Comparison

ShotText vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

ShotText

Easily add text, shapes, and overlay effects to your photos. Customize colors, sizes, and rotation for a unique look. Share your creations directly to social media or save them to your device.

Highlights
  • Add text and shapes
  • Adjustable text/shape size
  • Customizable colors
  • Rotation for text/shapes
  • Overlay effects
  • Direct social sharing
Features
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ShotText is a photo editor that does everything on your iPhone. No accounts. No cloud uploads. No analytics. Your photos never leave your device. EVERYTHING IS ON-DEVICE Every filter, every AI feature, every export happens locally using Apple's Core Image, Vision, and Core ML frameworks. Edit in airplane mode if you want — it all just works. AI THAT RUNS OFFLINE • Background removal — one tap to isolate a person and drop in a new background • Auto-enhance — smart correction for exposure, color, and sharpness • Style transfer — turn any photo into Mosaic, Starry Night, Cuphead, Anime, Cartoon, or White Box style with adjustable intensity • Object erase — paint over what you want gone 38+ FILTERS IN 9 CATEGORIES Film looks (Noir, Chrome, Fade, Instant), 11 cinematic LUTs, art styles, lighting effects (Bloom, Gloom, Thermal, X-Ray), pencil sketch, tone mapping, and more — with a global intensity slider on every one. EVERYTHING ELSE YOU EXPECT • Crop with aspect ratio presets, rotation, and flip • Adjustments for brightness, contrast, saturation, warmth, and sharpness • 73 stickers across 5 packs (emoji, hearts, suns, eyes, directions) • Editable text with font, color, background, and shadow controls • 8 overlay packs (grunge, colors, nature, patterns, wood, bubbles) • 6 vignette presets with start/end controls • PencilKit drawing with pressure-sensitive brushes and eraser EXPORT YOUR WAY HEIC, JPEG, or PNG with adjustable quality. One-tap export to a 9:16 Story format with a blurred background — perfect for Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere vertical. Saved photos go to your library and a dedicated "ShotText" album. DESIGNED FOR THE LONG SESSION • 20-level undo and redo • Long-press the canvas to compare before and after • Pick up exactly where you left off — sessions persist across app restarts • Optimized for iPad with a side-by-side editing layout • Haptic feedback on every action PRIVACY ShotText collects nothing. There are no servers, no accounts, no third-party SDKs. Read the full policy at turkdogan.dev/shottext/privacy.

About

Video Compressor

Features
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Compress Videos & Audio Files in Seconds — Free Up Space, Share Faster Running out of storage? Need to share large videos quickly? Audio Video Compressor makes it effortless to shrink your media files by up to 90% without sacrificing quality — all on your iPhone, no internet required. Why Users Love This App: * Instant Results — Compress videos and audio files in seconds, not minutes * Massive Space Savings — Reclaim gigabytes of storage with smart compression * Share Anywhere — Send files faster via WhatsApp, email, or social media * 100% Private — Everything happens on your device. Your files never leave your phone * Simple & Powerful — Professional-grade compression, zero learning curve VIDEO COMPRESSION MADE EASY Stop deleting precious memories to free up space. Choose from 4 compression levels (Low, Medium, High, Maximum) and watch file sizes shrink while keeping videos crystal clear. Perfect for: * Long 4K videos are eating up your storage * Sending videos that are "too large" to send * Backing up old videos without losing quality * Creating content for social media AUDIO COMPRESSION IN ONE TAP Compress voice memos, music files, and podcasts instantly. Maintain audio clarity while reducing file sizes by 50-80%. BATCH PROCESSING = MASSIVE TIME SAVINGS Select 10 files and compress them all at once. No more processing files one by one — let the app handle your entire library while you grab coffee. PRIVACY-FIRST METADATA REMOVAL Before sharing, remove hidden data like GPS location, device info, and timestamps. Perfect for content creators, professionals, and anyone who values privacy. SMART HISTORY & FILE MANAGER See exactly how much space you've saved. Access previously compressed files instantly, compare original vs compressed sizes, and share or save to Photos with one tap. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Unlike cloud-based compressors that upload your personal files to servers, we do everything locally on your iPhone. Your videos and audio never leave your device. Plus: * 1 GB file size limits * Batch Processing * Lightning-fast processing * Works completely offline PERFECT FOR: * Content creators managing large video libraries * Anyone running low on iPhone storage * Professionals sharing media files for work * Parents preserving family videos without cloud storage costs * Travelers recording 4K memories on the go KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE VIDEO COMPRESSION
Four quality presets to balance file size and quality. Compress multiple videos simultaneously and save up to 90% storage space. AUDIO COMPRESSION
Reduce audio file sizes in seconds. Supports batch selection for quick processing of multiple files. BATCH PROCESSING
: Handle multiple files at once. Perfect for managing large media collections efficiently. METADATA CLEANER
Strip sensitive information from your files before sharing — including location data, device details, and timestamps. HISTORY TRACKING
Review all compressed files with detailed size comparisons. Quickly access, save, or share previously processed media. SAVE & SHARE
Export directly to Photos or share instantly using any compatible app. DOWNLOAD NOW & START SAVING SPACE TODAY Join thousands of users who've already freed up storage and simplified their media workflow. Your iPhone deserves more room — let's make it happen. Need Help?
Questions or feedback? Contact us through the app settings. App Privacy Policy:
 https://biglocalrank.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShotText4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ShotText at 3 against Video Compressor's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShotText sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ShotText versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotTextVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurkdogan TasdelenNeuception Solutions Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotText

One-time1
  • ShotText Pro$5.99
3 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99

Questions

Is ShotText free?
ShotText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShotText or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither ShotText nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotText or Video Compressor?
ShotText ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShotText was updated on September 9, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 22, 2026.

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