# ProCam vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is price: Video Compressor at $1.99 against ProCam's $9.99. Video Compressor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (97% vs 64%). ProCam's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 22). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ProCam costs $9.99 and Video Compressor $1.99 up front. ProCam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCam has 35K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ProCam's written reviews are positive against 97% of Video Compressor's.

ProCam ships an update every 6 days, Video Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCam | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hd/id1444905376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinkerworks Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/503806808) | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance, RAW (DNG) and TIFF file format support, Multiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse), High frame rate and resolution video recording, Non-destructive photo and video editing, 60 filters and 17 creative lenses, Live histogram and focus assist

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batch Photo Actions | Free | one-time |
| ZERO: Direct Sensor Capture | Free | one-time |
| AI Spatial | Free | one-time |
| The Urban Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elemental Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Master Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Time Lapse | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Video | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K Max Time Lapse | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera app for photographers
- 👍 Lots of manual controls and features
- 🔍 Excellent image quality and RAW support
- 🎥 Good video capabilities including 4K
- 💡 Innovative features like long exposure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Confusing in-app purchase system
- 👎 Cluttered and unintuitive interface
- 🔋 Can overheat and drain battery
- 📥 Issues with saving and exporting photos/videos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when deleting photos
- Inconsistent behavior with RAW/TIFF formats
- Issues with external mic support in video mode
- Problems with long exposure and time-lapse features

**Requested features**

- Improved video editing and export options
- Better integration with Apple's ecosystem
- More intuitive controls and UI
- Faster processing and saving of photos/videos
- Expanded support for newer iPhone camera features


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-hd/id1444905376)

Reduce video file sizes by precisely controlling dimensions, frame rate, and quality. Optimize videos for sharing online or via email, with real-time file size estimation and preview capabilities.

**Highlights:** Reduce video file size, Control dimensions, frame rate, and quality, Real-time file size estimation, Preview video compression results, Delete hidden pixels, HEVC re-encoding support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCam free?

ProCam costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProCam or Video Compressor?

Video Compressor is rated higher. ProCam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do ProCam or Video Compressor have ads?

Neither ProCam nor Video Compressor shows ads.

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

ProCam ships an update every 6 days, and Video Compressor every 2 months. Most recently, ProCam was updated on October 16, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*