Comparison

Video Compress vs Video Converter and Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Video Compress

Reduce the file size of your videos to save storage space on your device and send them faster. This app offers on-device processing with adjustable compression strength and resolution presets. Preview your compressed videos before saving to ensure quality.

Highlights
  • Compress single or multiple videos
  • Adjust compression strength with bitrate slider
  • Choose from preset resolutions
  • Preview before and after compression
  • On-device processing
  • Works offline
  • No watermark
Features
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Simply compress and shrink videos to save storage. Download now for free! Is your iPhone/iPad storage almost full — or do you want to reduce a video’s file size to send it faster via messengers like WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Signal, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, etc., or upload it to social media like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and more? This app solves the problem. You can also use this app when your cloud storage (iCloud, Google Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.) is running out of space. Compress videos before uploading to fit many more — with little to no noticeable loss of quality. Everything happens on your device (on-device processing): no cloud, no server upload. Works offline, without an account or registration. How it works: 1) Choose a video (or select multiple videos) 2) Pick a preset resolution and set the compression strength with the bitrate slider 3) Preview the result: compare the compressed video with the original before you save 4) Save the compressed video to your iOS Photos/Videos library Great for: - Saving iPhone storage and freeing up space on iOS and iPadOS - Sending videos faster in chats (WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Signal, Messenger, Snapchat, etc.) - Uploading to social apps when your video is too large (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) - Backing up more videos to cloud storage (iCloud, Google Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.) - Keeping quality high while shrinking the video file size Overview: - Compress and shrink a single video or multiple videos to save storage on your iPhone/iPad - Choose presets for video compression (resolution) and adjust compression strength with a bitrate slider - Before/after preview to check the visual quality of the compressed video - Shows available device storage and the estimated new file size (before and after compression) - Simple & intuitive - Optional: delete the original video after compression (it may still appear in the “Recently Deleted” album — delete it there as well to free up storage) - No watermark on compressed videos - Keeps important metadata, including date/time and location (GPS), after compression - Compatible with iPhone and iPad - Works with 4K videos recorded on iPhone/iPad Presets available for video compression: - Full HD 1080p (1920×1080 pixels) - HD 720p (1280×720 pixels) - HD 540p (960×540 pixels) - 480p (640×480 pixels) - 360p (480×360 pixels) In addition, you can set the bitrate with a slider. The app shows the estimated new file size and provides a before/after video preview so you can check the image quality. Download now for free and save storage on your device! PLEASE NOTE: The app was made to compress original videos that had been recorded with the original camera app of your iPhone/iPad and may not always be able to compress videos from other sources or videos that had previously been edited, although it was successfully tested with drone videos, GoPro action cam videos, DSLR camera videos etc. in MOV, HEVC (H.265), MP4, H.264 in different fps (frames per second). Please also don't select too many videos at once. Please always try to compress a short video from the same source and see if it works before you make a purchase within the app. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Video Converter and Compressor

This app converts and compresses video and audio files into numerous formats. It also allows merging video and audio clips, changing resolution, frame rate, and bitrates. Files can be imported from various sources, including cloud services and local devices.

Highlights
  • Convert video to any format
  • Compress video files
  • Merge video and audio clips
  • Convert audio to any format
  • Change video resolution and frame rate
  • Trim video and audio
Features
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Fastest Video Converter and Compressor in the market that supports almost all video formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, MOV, MTS, M2TS, TS, MPEG, MPG, WMV, M4V, VOB, FLV etc. This converter & compressor supports converting, compressing, changing resolution, Frame rate(FPS), and bitrates of a video file. It can also convert video files into Audio formats like MP3, AAC, AC3, OGG, M4A, WAV etc. It also supports a large number of video and audio codecs like H264, MPEG4, MPEG1, MPEG2, FLV1, VP8, VP9, WMV1, WMV2, AAC, MP3, MP2, AC3, OPUS, VORBIS, FLAC, ALAC, WMAV1, WMAV2, MP1, AMR-WB, AMR-NB etc. This video audio editor app also lets you trim/cut both audio and video as well as merge your audio and video files. Import input files from any device like a Desktop or Laptop Computer, Mobile device whether iPhone or other device which resides in the same WIFI / LAN network. Also from local directories, photos app, and cloud services as well. KEY FEATURES : # Video Converter ** Convert and Compress your video to almost any video and audio format. -Supported Formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MTS, TS, MPEG, MPG, WMV, M4V, MOV, VOB, F4V, WEBM. -Resolution: Choose from a predefined 4K resolution to 240P or put any custom resolution. -Frame Rate: Choose from any predefined frame rates or put any custom frame rate. -Subtitle Track: Choose from existing subtitles tracks of the video to keep or discard. -Audio Track: Choose from existing audio tracks of the video to keep or discard. -Video & Audio Codecs: We support H264, MPEG4, MPEG1, MPEG2, FLV1, VP8, VP9, WMV1, WMV2, AAC, MP3, MP2, AC3, OPUS, VORBIS, FLAC, ALAC, WMAV1, WMAV2, MP1, AMR-WB, AMR-NB video and audio codecs. -Rotate & Flip Video: Apply 90-degree clockwise/anticlockwise or 180-degree rotation and Flip videos vertically or horizontally. Compress options - -High Quality: This compression option uses X264 and X265 codecs to compress your video keeping the nearly original video quality. -Video and Audio Bitrate: Reset video and audio bitrate to compress the file to a specific size. -CRF and Speed: Adjust CRF(Constant Rate Factor) and Speed to control the video quality. # Video Merger ** Join/merge/concat multiple videos into one video in any format you want. Change the resolution and aspect ratio of the merged video. Cut and trim your video files. Preview and export instantly. -Trim Video: This option keeps part of the video you selected. You can input the exact starting and ending cutting time precisely to the milliseconds. # Audio Converter ** Convert and Compress your audio to almost any audio format. -Supported Formats: MP3, AAC(M4A), AC3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4. -Audio Channel: Choose between mono and stereo channel. Compress Section - -Encoding: We support both Constant Bitrate(CBR) and Variable Bitrate(VBR) encoding. -Sample Rate: You can choose a sample rate from 8K to 48K. # Audio Merger ** Merge almost any format Audios to any other format. We support MP3, AAC, AC3, WAV, OGG, and FLAC files as input and output formats. ** All our features support Batch Processing. This software uses source code of FFmpeg which is available here. The instruction to compile and build the library is in the readme file inside it. Video Audio Converter & Editor's Terms of Use at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1etorRJccsJ-Ji9ZovzcbktEazSwv6KNMOW_OHFnxM_E/edit?usp=sharing Video Audio Converter & Editor's Privacy Policy at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MBoiFpeTGpXCFwpooQKK72ad2or0acEa54Cq7voTQQ0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Video Compress4 screens
Video Converter and Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compress and Video Converter and Compressor both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Video Converter and Compressor's written reviews are positive against 43% of Video Compress's. Video Converter and Compressor also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Video Compress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Video Converter and Compressor sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Video Compress against 4.6 for Video Converter and Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 87% of Video Converter and Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compress ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Converter and Compressor monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Compress versus Video Converter and Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressVideo Converter and Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better4.6 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better2.2K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KGInverse.AI

Customer experience

Video Compress

All ratings3,664 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews684 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative51.0%

Video Converter and Compressor

All ratings2,209 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews872 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Video Compress

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality compression
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast compression
  • 🚀 Effective compression
  • 👍 Convenient

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Misleading pricing and subscription model
  • 🐛 Crashes and doesn't work
  • 🔒 Forced to share all photos/videos
  • 🔒 Unauthorized charges
  • 🔒 Scammy with predatory ads

Video Converter and Compressor

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless conversion
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful for various media tasks
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Conversion issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns
  • 📢 Annoying ads
  • 🐛 Inconsistent software behavior

Bugs and requests

Video Compress

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes during compression
  • Compressed videos have black screens or audio-only
  • Compressed videos have incorrect dates
  • Doesn't work with certain video formats or iOS versions
  • Doesn't save compressed videos properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to compress longer videos
  • Option to choose output file format
  • Ability to rotate and merge videos
  • Restore purchase functionality on new devices
  • Ability to compress multiple videos at once in free version

Video Converter and Compressor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Paid subscription issues
  • Conversion quality problems
  • Inability to find output files

Requested features

4 requests
  • More codec support
  • Batch conversion option
  • Ability to select audio tracks
  • Improved memory management

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Video Compress

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$6.991 Month
One-time5
  • Voluntary Payment 1$3.99
  • Voluntary Payment 2$4.99
  • Voluntary Payment 3$5.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Unlimited Version$22.99
14 purchases

Video Converter and Compressor

Subscriptions8
  • GiftBox Weekly Offer$0.497 Days
  • 1 Week Premium Membership3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • GiftBox Monthly Offer$1.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • 1 Month Premium Membership3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • GiftBox Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Membership7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 60 Minutes$4.99
  • 300 Minutes$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$23.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$27.99
  • Lifetime Membership$34.99

Questions

Is Video Compress free?
Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Converter and Compressor free?
Video Converter and Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compress or Video Converter and Compressor?
Video Compress is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Video Converter and Compressor averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Video Compress or Video Converter and Compressor have ads?
Both Video Compress and Video Converter and Compressor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compress or Video Converter and Compressor?
Video Compress ships an update every 6 weeks, and Video Converter and Compressor monthly. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Converter and Compressor on September 23, 2026.

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