# Video Compressor vs Below

The clearest difference is update cadence: Below at every 5 days against Video Compressor's every 2 weeks. Video Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compressor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Below sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, Below every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compressor | Below |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMRE KOTUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796678115) | [Matthew Donders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871614032) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-shrink-mp4/id6798792071)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


### Below

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/below-video-compressor/id6813295177)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Below Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Below free?

Below is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Video Compressor or Below have ads?

Neither Video Compressor nor Below shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compressor or Below?

Video Compressor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Below every 5 days. Most recently, Video Compressor was updated on October 27, 2026 and Below on October 16, 2026.

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