VidTools vs 3D Phone Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VidTools
This app offers a suite of tools for editing videos directly on your device. It allows for compression to specific file sizes, splitting videos, format conversion, and quick fixes like metadata scrubbing and rotation correction. Advanced features include HDR to SDR conversion and reframing videos for different aspect ratios.
- Compress video to exact file size
- Split video by size or count
- Convert video format or extract audio
- Scrub video metadata
- Fix video rotation without re-encoding
- Trim video start/end without re-encoding
- Reframe videos to different aspect ratios
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Video too large to send or upload? VidTools helps you make a smaller file and check the result before sharing. CHOOSE YOUR LIMIT Set a target file size or save a preset for an attachment or upload limit. Trim the part you need and compress it in one flow. See the actual output size and whether it fits your chosen limit. If a clip is still too large, trim it further or split it into smaller parts. PREVIEW BEFORE YOU SEND Compare the original and compressed video, then share the smaller file or save it to Photos or Files. Your original stays available. COMPRESS SEVERAL VIDEOS Select multiple clips and compress each to the same target in a queue. Import videos directly from the Photos or Files share sheet. MAKE VIDEOS READY TO SHARE Split, convert, resize, crop, trim, remove audio, fix rotation, and reframe. Convert HDR to SDR, export audio or GIFs, capture a frame, adjust playback speed, remove metadata, and inspect video details. PROCESS ON YOUR DEVICE Your videos are processed on your iPhone or iPad. No account or login is required. Every tool is available without a subscription. VidTools Pro is a one-time purchase that removes ads.
3D Phone Connect
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3D Phone Connect is the companion app designed specifically for "3D Phone Studio" on macOS. By fusing iPhone's advanced motion sensors, touch tracking, and ultra-low-latency local network protocols, 3D Phone Connect mirrors every physical rotation, tilt, and touch onto the photorealistic 3D virtual device on your Mac screen. Elevate your app launches, design reviews, video recordings, and keynote presentations to studio quality. KEY FEATURES 1. Real-Time Spatial Motion Tracking • Harness the precision of your iPhone's gyroscope and accelerometer to track pitch, roll, and yaw at smooth 60 FPS. • One-tap Recenter calibration to instantly align the 3D model orientation. • Sub-5ms local network response delivering natural, zero-lag physical feedback. 2. Live Touch & Gesture Mapping • Real-time touch tracking projects interactive glowing ripples directly onto the 3D screen canvas. • Fullscreen Prototype Presentation: Load your Figma prototypes, web links, or local dev servers (e.g., localhost:3000) for seamless live demonstrations. 3. Keynote-Style "Magic Move" Remote • Browse slide strips and advance through preset camera shots directly from your palm. • Toggle fullscreen presentation and auto-touring modes without touching your Mac keyboard. 4. Zero-Friction Wireless Pairing • Automatic local network discovery. • Secure 6-digit verification code for instant, reliable connection. • Built-in step-by-step AirPlay setup guide to get your 60FPS screen mirroring up and running in seconds. REQUIREMENTS • Requires "3D Phone Studio" running on a Mac connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Fully localized in English, Simplified Chinese, and French. Privacy Policy: https://www.2best2.com/privacy/SavingDiary-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Phone Connect at none against VidTools's 1. 3D Phone Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. VidTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Phone Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
VidTools ships an update every 5 weeks, 3D Phone Connect every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | VidTools | 3D Phone Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Didactic Initiatives LLC | 颖 杨 |
In-app purchases
VidTools
- VidTools Pro$4.99
3D Phone Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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