Comparison

FloatPlayer vs Video Compressor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FloatPlayer

Features
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FloatPlayer turns any video into a floating window. Play a video, swipe home, and it keeps playing in a draggable, resizable Picture-in-Picture window over whatever you are doing. BUILT FOR MULTITASKING - Follow a tutorial while you work in another app - Keep a lecture or talk playing while you take notes - Watch while you message, browse, or read YOUR VIDEOS, FLOATING - Import video files from the Files app - Paste a direct MP4 or HLS (.m3u8) stream link - Native Picture in Picture: drag it anywhere, pinch to resize - Keeps playing across app switches and screen locks FIND YOUR MOMENT AGAIN - Timestamped bookmarks with notes - tap to jump back to the exact second - Resume where you left off, per video - Playback speed from 0.5x to 2x A companion Watch tab lets you play web video in its own player, with the same quick-access recents. Free. No account. No ads. No tracking - your videos and bookmarks stay on your device.

About

Video Compressor

Features
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Video Compressor:Smaller Files makes it easy to compress videos and reduce file size directly on your iPhone or iPad. Need to make a video smaller, free up storage space, or reduce a large video file before sharing it? Select your video, choose your preferred compression level, and create a smaller file in just a few taps. FAST & EASY VIDEO COMPRESSION Compress videos with a simple, straightforward process. Choose a video from your library, select the compression level that fits your needs, and let the app handle the rest. REDUCE VIDEO FILE SIZE Make large video files smaller while maintaining practical video quality. Ideal when you want to save storage space or create a smaller version of a video. MULTIPLE COMPRESSION OPTIONS Choose the compression level that works best for you. Whether you want a balance between quality and size or the smallest possible file, you stay in control. SEE HOW MUCH SPACE YOU SAVE After compression, quickly compare the original and compressed file sizes and see how much storage space you saved. SAVE COMPRESSED VIDEOS Save your compressed video back to your Photos library and keep the smaller version ready whenever you need it. PRIVATE ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Your selected videos are processed locally on your device. Videos are not uploaded to our servers for compression. KEY FEATURES • Compress video files • Reduce video file size • Create smaller video files • Multiple compression levels • Compare original and compressed sizes • Save compressed videos to Photos • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Local video processing • No account required Whether you want to reduce a large video, save space on your device, or simply create a smaller video file, Video Compressor:Smaller Files provides a fast and convenient solution. Choose your video, select your compression level, and start compressing.

Screenshots

FloatPlayer3 screens
Video Compressor2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FloatPlayer at none against Video Compressor's shown. Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloatPlayer ships an update every 5 weeks, Video Compressor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
FloatPlayer versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatPlayerVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerisaiah dupreeTAREQ ALHUSAINI

In-app purchases

None

FloatPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FloatPlayer free?
FloatPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FloatPlayer or Video Compressor have ads?
Video Compressor shows ads; FloatPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, FloatPlayer or Video Compressor?
FloatPlayer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Video Compressor weekly. Most recently, FloatPlayer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 31, 2026.

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