# The Image Converter □ vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Compressor at 74% against The Image Converter □'s 27%. Video Compressor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). The Image Converter □'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (17K vs 271). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Image Converter □ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Image Converter □ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Image Converter □ has 17K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of The Image Converter □'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Video Compressor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Image Converter □ ships an update every 5 months, Video Compressor every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Image Converter □ | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-image-converter/id860858310/reviews)** | [4.1 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-size-reduce/id1076279145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 271 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [云涌 段](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080185389) |

## What reviewers say

### The Image Converter □

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-image-converter/id860858310)

Easily transform your photos and documents into a wide range of image formats. Select your input, choose an output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or open your converted files directly in other applications.

**Highlights:** Convert to SVG, JPG, PNG, GIF, and more, Supports dozens of input formats including HEIC and PDF, Fast cloud-based conversions, Optional local conversions for speed, Save, share, or open converted files, In-app file browser for past conversions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Fast conversion
- 📤 Easy to save/share converted files
- 🎨 Good quality conversions
- 🤖 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited free trial/conversion limits
- 🔁 Single file conversion only, no batch processing
- 🐛 Occasional conversion issues or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Conversion errors or failed uploads
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes

**Requested features**

- Batch conversion support
- More file format options
- Improved SVG conversion quality
- Ability to adjust/edit converted files


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-size-reduce/id1076279145)

Easily reduce the file size of videos captured by your device's camera. This tool helps save storage space by compressing large video files that are not efficiently formatted.

**Highlights:** Compresses videos from camera, Reduces video file size, Saves device memory, Preview result file size, Choose compression rate

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent compression
- 💡 Customizable compression options
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize some videos
- 🐛 Compression not working as expected
- 🔋 Ads disrupt the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen with 'no video' message
- Incompatibility with certain devices or video formats
- Compression not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Ability to reduce video duration in addition to compression
- More advanced video editing tools
- Option to remove ads or pay for a premium version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Image Converter □ free?

The Image Converter □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Image Converter □ or Video Compressor?

The Image Converter □ is rated higher. The Image Converter □ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.1 from 271 ratings.

### Do The Image Converter □ or Video Compressor have ads?

Neither The Image Converter □ nor Video Compressor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Image Converter □ or Video Compressor?

The Image Converter □ ships an update every 5 months, and Video Compressor every 12 months. Most recently, The Image Converter □ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 21, 2026.

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