Comparison

Video Compressor vs Kompress

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Reduce the size of large videos directly on your device without uploading them to a server. Maintain control over output quality and file size, with options for different compression modes and maximum file size settings. All features are available without ads, subscriptions, or watermarks.

Highlights
  • On-device compression
  • No ads, subscriptions, or watermarks
  • Adjustable quality and file size
  • Multiple compression modes (HEVC, H.264)
  • Set maximum output file size
  • Preview before and after compression
  • Save or share compressed videos
Features
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Make large videos smaller while keeping control of quality and output size. Video Compressor works entirely on your iPhone. Your videos are not uploaded to a server, the original stays untouched, and the finished copy is ready to save or share. Every compression feature is included. There are no ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases, accounts, or watermarks. CHOOSE VIDEOS QUICKLY • Browse your library in a uniform grid with file size and duration on every video • Sort by Newest or Largest to find the videos worth compressing first • Manage the videos available when using limited Photos access • Use Apple’s private picker when you prefer to share access to only one video • Import compatible videos from Files CONTROL THE RESULT • Balanced mode for a practical quality and size tradeoff • Smallest mode using HEVC for stronger space savings • Compatible mode using H.264 for broad playback support • Set a maximum output file size with precise MB entry or the slider • Rename the output file before compressing SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING • Loading and import progress for videos that need preparation • Live compression progress • Clear before-and-after file sizes and percentage saved • Preview the original and compressed videos to compare the result • Checks for the expected duration, audio track, and picture shape SAVE OR SHARE • Save the compressed copy to Photos, with confirmation to avoid duplicate saves • Share it to Files, Messages, Mail, or another compatible app • Keep the original unchanged PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression happens on your device. Video Compressor includes no account system, developer analytics, advertising SDK, or tracking.

About

Kompress

Features
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Kompress shrinks your videos right on your phone — no uploads, no waiting, no account. • Pick videos from your camera roll or Files, one at a time or as a batch • One-tap quality presets, or fine-tune resolution, bitrate, codec (H.264/HEVC) and audio • See the size before you commit, with a live before/after estimate • Keep your originals, or replace them — your choice • Everything runs on your device; nothing is ever uploaded • Save straight to your camera roll or share right away • Light and dark themes, 38 languages KOMPRESS PRO Your first compression is free. Kompress Pro unlocks unlimited compressions: • Weekly — $1.99 / week • Yearly — $9.99 / year, with a 7-day free trial • Lifetime — $14.99 one-time purchase, not a subscription Weekly and Yearly are auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getkompress.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://getkompress.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor3 screens
Kompress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Compressor at none against Kompress's 3. Kompress's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kompress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Kompress fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Compressor versus Kompress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorKompress
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhe WuYaysoft LTD

In-app purchases

None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kompress

Subscriptions2
  • Kompress Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Kompress Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kompress Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kompress free?
Kompress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or Kompress have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor Kompress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Kompress?
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and Kompress fortnightly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kompress on October 31, 2026.

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