Comparison

Video Compressor vs Compress Video

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

Head to head
About

Video Compressor

Features
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Video Compressor makes big videos small enough to send, upload or keep — 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 — 720p, great for sharing (free) • Small Size — 480p, smallest file (free) • High Quality — same resolution, lighter bitrate (Premium) • Custom — choose bitrate, resolution, frame rate, codec and audio (Premium) Typical results: 50–90% 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 The free version includes 1 compression per day. Premium (unlimited) is available weekly, yearly 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

About

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.

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
Compress Video2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compress Video at none against Video Compressor's 4. Compress Video also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

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

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Compress Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compressor ships an update fortnightly, Compress Video daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Video Compressor versus Compress Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorCompress Video
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMRE KOTUNThomas Houtrique

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99
None

Compress Video

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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