# Video Compress vs Easy Video Compressor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy Video Compressor at every 4 days against Video Compress's every 2 months. Easy Video Compressor also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). Video Compress's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 836). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Easy Video Compressor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Video Compress against 4.8 for Easy Video Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 836 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 68% of Easy Video Compressor's.

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, Easy Video Compressor every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compress | Easy Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compress-shrink-vids/id997699744/reviews) | **[4.8 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 836 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/682848918) | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Compress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compress-shrink-vids/id997699744)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Voluntary Payment 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Voluntary Payment 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voluntary Payment 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Version | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Easy Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-video-compressor-resize/id1536338554)

Reduce video file sizes to free up storage space on your device. Compare compressed videos side-by-side, convert formats and codecs, and manage your media library efficiently. Optionally turn off audio and retain original video metadata.

**Highlights:** Compress videos to save storage, Compare before/after compression, Convert MOV/MP4 formats, Convert H.264/HEVC codecs, Turn off audio, Display video metadata

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for development | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treat the Developer to Miso Udon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast compression
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for reducing video file size
- 👍 Preserves video quality
- 👍 Convenient batch processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after update
- 🔒 Requires full access to photos/videos
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Compression issues with some videos

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open app after recent update
- Save button not working in some cases
- Incorrect file size display after compression

**Requested features**

- Option to save EXIF data
- Support for VBR encoding
- iPad-optimized interface
- Ability to delete original videos after compression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compress free?

Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Easy Video Compressor free?

Easy Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compress or Easy Video Compressor?

Easy Video Compressor is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Easy Video Compressor averages 4.8 from 836 ratings.

### Do Video Compress or Easy Video Compressor have ads?

Both Video Compress and Easy Video Compressor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compress or Easy Video Compressor?

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, and Easy Video Compressor every 4 days. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on October 29, 2026 and Easy Video Compressor on October 29, 2026.

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