Comparison

Video Compressor vs VCompress

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

VCompress

Features
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Compress videos and photos on your iPhone or iPad for storage or sharing: 10 videos and 50 photos free every day, no ads, no subscription. Compare video quality before saving. Originals stay in Photos until you choose to delete them. FREE TO USE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Compress up to 10 videos and 50 photos each day for free. Need to process more? VCompressor Pro removes the daily limits with a one-time purchase. Family Sharing is included. Restore purchases in Settings. COMPARE BEFORE SAVING Watch the same short clip from the original and compressed video, play them together and zoom in to check details. COMPRESS IN BATCHES Browse by date, album and filters. Copies go to the VCompressor album. Resume unfinished queues without creating completed copies again. CHOOSE SIZE AND QUALITY Use a preset or set a target in MB, percent or Mbps. For video, choose HEVC or H.264, audio quality and a frame-rate limit. PHOTOS AND LIVE PHOTOS Supported photos can be saved as HEIC or JPEG with quality and dimension settings. Source PNG files can be optimized losslessly while keeping their dimensions and transparency. A Live Photo becomes a separate still photo without motion or sound. The live original is unchanged. YOU DECIDE WHAT TO DELETE Originals stay in Photos until you confirm deletion. Saving a copy alone does not free storage: both files remain in your library. Deleted originals move to Recently Deleted. With iCloud Photos enabled, deletion syncs to your other devices. Check the saved copy first. Processing takes place on your device. No account is needed, and files are not uploaded to a developer-operated server for compression. Originals stored only in iCloud need an internet connection. On iPhone and iPad, video compression pauses in the background and resumes when you return. Supported metadata, including capture date and location, is preserved. Savings depend on the source file and settings; already compact photos may save little space. Re-encoding can reduce quality. Supported HDR video can be kept in HEVC; HDR photos require a compatible gain map and HEIC output. RAW, slow-motion and spatial video, and unsupported HDR or transparency conversions are skipped.

Screenshots

Video Compressor3 screens
VCompress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Compressor at none against VCompress's 1. VCompress's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. VCompress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, VCompress weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compressor versus VCompress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorVCompress
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhe Wuilya kudravets

In-app purchases

None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VCompress

One-time1
  • VCompressor Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VCompress free?
VCompress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or VCompress have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor VCompress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or VCompress?
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and VCompress weekly. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 31, 2026 and VCompress on November 6, 2026.

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