Comparison

Video Compressor vs ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4

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

ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4

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Make your videos smaller, then check the result before you save. • Select clips in batches and choose quality, smaller files or a target size. • Compare actual file sizes and play the original and compressed video together. • Export MP4 with HEVC or H.264 and choose a resolution. HDR requires HEVC and has limited options. • Save and verify a new copy before choosing whether to replace the original. Processing stays on your device. iCloud originals need your permission to download first. Results depend on the source and settings; compression is not guaranteed lossless. Compress 2 real videos per day for free, with up to 2 per batch. Pro removes quantity limits. Free and Pro have the same quality settings. Pro offers weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase. See the purchase screen for current prices. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage them in system subscription settings. Buying lifetime does not cancel an existing subscription. Privacy Policy: https://fzelinda.github.io/shrinkcat/privacy-en.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compressor4 screens
ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP44 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compressor and ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Video Compressor versus ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressorShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMRE KOTUN冬艳 ēŽ‹

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
4 purchases

ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Ā· Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Ā· Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Ā· Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Ā· Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4 free?
ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Compressor or ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4 have ads?
Neither Video Compressor nor ShrinkCat Video Compressor MP4 shows ads.

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