Video Compressor vs Shrink Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Video Compressor
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Video Compressor makes big videos small enough to send, upload or keep ā right on your iPhone. Pick a video, pick a quality, tap Compress. You see the estimated file size before you start, and nothing ever leaves your device. WHY PEOPLE USE IT ⢠Video too large for email, messaging apps, chat servers or a web upload form ⢠iPhone storage full of 4K clips ⢠Need an MP4/MOV under a size limit (e.g. 25 MB) fast HOW IT WORKS ⢠Medium ā 720p, great for sharing (free) ⢠Small Size ā 480p, smallest file (free) ⢠High Quality ā same resolution, lighter bitrate (Premium) ⢠Custom ā choose bitrate, resolution, frame rate, codec and audio (Premium) Typical results: 50ā90% smaller files with quality that still looks sharp on a phone. PREMIUM ⢠HEVC (H.265) for much smaller files, or H.264 for maximum compatibility ⢠4K and 1440p output ⢠Batch compression: queue many videos, keeps running in the background ⢠Editor: trim, rotate and flip before compressing ⢠Save your own presets Premium is available weekly, yearly (with a free trial) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression runs 100% on device with Apple's video engine. No upload, no account, no ads, no watermark, no tracking. BUILT FOR iOS ⢠Share Sheet: compress straight from Photos or Files ⢠Shortcuts & Siri actions, Home Screen widget ⢠History with before/after sizes and total space saved ⢠Save to Photos or Files, optionally delete the original ⢠Available in 10 languages Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/1b7f299e-8207-4a3a-bcd3-ad59603dbcbc
Shrink Video
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Every messaging app has a size limit, and a two-minute 4K clip blows through all of them. Shrink Video re-encodes it on your iPhone until it fits. YOU SET THE SIZE, NOT A VAGUE PRESET One slider controls the bitrate, which is what actually decides how big the file ends up. Above the slider is a live estimate of the result ā drag it and watch the number move. What you see is what you get, give or take a few percent. IT SHOWS YOU WHAT YOU STARTED WITH Size, resolution, length and bitrate of the original, before you change anything. Then the same numbers for the result, with the percentage saved. REAL CONTROLS ⢠Resolution: keep the original, or drop to 1080p, 720p or 480p. Going from 4K to 1080p roughly quarters the pixel count and is usually invisible on a phone screen. ⢠HEVC or H.264. HEVC is about 30% smaller at the same quality; H.264 offers broad compatibility with older devices and desktop workflows. ⢠Keep or drop the audio track. FAST, BECAUSE IT USES THE HARDWARE Encoding runs on your iPhone's built-in video encoder, not a server queue. There is nothing to upload and nothing to wait in line for. YOUR ORIGINAL IS SAFE Shrink Video always writes a new file. Your original is never touched ā deleting it is left to you, once you are happy with the result. Save the compressed copy to Photos or share it straight from the app. NOTHING LEAVES YOUR PHONE No upload, no account, no server. The video is read, re-encoded and written entirely on your device. Free, supported by ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Video Compressor at none against Shrink Video's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Shrink Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, Shrink Video every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Video Compressor | Shrink Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | EMRE KOTUN | enes ozer |
In-app purchases
Video Compressor
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Yearly Premium Access$9.991 Year
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$9.99
Shrink Video
- Weekly Pro (3-Day Trial)$2.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$99.991 Year
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