DateLens vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DateLens
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Add the details that matter to your photos and videos. DateLens is a simple timestamp camera for adding date, time, GPS coordinates, address and custom text directly to photos and videos. See your watermark while you capture, customize how it looks, or add a watermark to photos and videos you already have. CAPTURE WITH CONTEXT Take photos and record videos with useful information displayed directly on the image: • Date and time • GPS coordinates • Street address and location • Custom text and notes PHOTO, VIDEO & SQUARE Choose the format that fits what you are capturing. DateLens supports regular photos, timestamped video and square photos, with front and rear cameras and convenient zoom controls. CUSTOMIZE YOUR WATERMARK Make the watermark fit your needs: • Choose watermark position • Select date and time format • Show or hide time, GPS and address • Add your own custom text • Change text and background colors • Adjust font size • Adjust text and background opacity ADD WATERMARKS TO EXISTING MEDIA Already have a photo or video? Choose it from your library and DateLens can create a new watermarked copy. Your original media is left unchanged. USEFUL FOR WORK AND EVERYDAY LIFE DateLens is useful for: • Job site and field documentation • Inspections and maintenance records • Delivery and service records • Property and home documentation • Travel photos • Daily records and personal notes • Any moment where date, time or location adds useful context SIMPLE BY DESIGN Open the camera, choose what information you want to show, and capture. DateLens keeps the process straightforward so you can focus on the photo or video instead of complicated settings.
Video Compressor
Easily reduce the size of your video files without compromising quality. Choose from different compression levels and preview the estimated size savings before processing. The app works in the background and saves compressed videos directly to your device's photo library.
- Smart video compression up to 80%
- Maintain 1080p/4K detail
- Preview size savings
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island updates
- Background processing
- Private, on-device processing
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Video Compressor - reduce turns large clips into light, share-ready files without sacrificing clarity. Pick a video, choose Small, Balanced, or Sharp quality, and see estimated size savings before you start. Watch progress via Live Activities and Dynamic Island, get a notification when it’s done, and save straight back to Photos. Smart compression: shrink videos by up to 80% while keeping 1080p/4K detail. Quick comparisons: check before/after size, resolution, and duration so you know exactly what changed. Background-friendly: compression keeps running if you switch apps, with lock screen updates. Private by design: everything processes on your device—no uploads, no accounts. Storage saver: clean up space fast so sharing, backing up, and messaging are effortless. Video Compressor Pro unlocks batch compression, target file sizes, advanced controls, compression history, and an ad-free experience. Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. A one-time Lifetime purchase is also available. Basic video compression is available free with ads and daily limits. Pro features require a monthly subscription or Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/video-compressor-reduce/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/video-compressor-reduce/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Video Compressor at Free against DateLens's $6.99. DateLens's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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
Video Compressor is free to download; DateLens costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DateLens ships an update every 2 days, Video Compressor every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DateLens | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 华芳 张 | Anas Taqi |
In-app purchases
DateLens
No in-app purchases
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases









