Video Compressor vs Compress Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Compress Video
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Compress your videos for free, with no ads or in-app purchases. Choose a video, compare estimated file sizes and start compressing. The final size may vary: check the result before saving or sharing it. All features are available: • Compress individual videos without a duration limit. • Process batches of up to 10 videos with shared settings. • Output H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC). • Choose a custom target size. • Play and compare the result, save it and share it. Videos are processed on your device, with no account or subscription. Your original videos are preserved. To free up space, save the copies, compare each result and then choose which originals to move to the trash. Confirmation is required. Storage may remain occupied until the trash is emptied.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Compress Video at daily against Video Compressor's every 2 months. Compress Video also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Compress Video daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Compress Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhe Wu | Thomas Houtrique |
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases
Compress Video
No in-app purchases
Questions
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