Comparison

Video Compress vs Clear Status

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

Clear Status

This app enhances your photos and videos to prevent blur when uploading them as status updates on WhatsApp. Achieve HD quality with a single click, ensuring your media looks its best.

Highlights
  • One-click status optimization
  • Upload HD quality photos and videos
  • Prevent blur on WhatsApp status
  • Optimize videos for WhatsApp
  • Optimize photos for sharing
Features
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# Clear Status – Upload HD WhatsApp Status & Reduce Blur Is your WhatsApp Status blurry after uploading? You're not alone. Millions of WhatsApp users experience reduced photo and video quality when sharing Status. Clear Status helps you optimize your photos and videos before uploading so they appear much clearer on WhatsApp. Whether you're sharing memories, travel photos, business promotions, festival greetings, or daily updates, Clear Status helps you get the best possible quality on your WhatsApp Status. ## Why Clear Status? • Upload clearer WhatsApp Status • Reduce blurry photos and videos • Optimize media for WhatsApp • One-click optimization • Fast processing • Simple and easy to use • Supports both Photos & Videos • Clean and lightweight app ## How to Use 1. Select the Photo or Video you want to upload. 2. Tap **Optimize for WhatsApp**. 3. Tap **Open WhatsApp**. 4. Upload the optimized file to your Status. 5. For the best quality, use the **Forward** button instead of the **Share** button while posting your Status. That's it! Your WhatsApp Status will look much clearer. ## Perfect For • Daily WhatsApp users • Content creators • Small businesses • Digital marketers • Influencers • Students • Photographers • Anyone who wants better-looking WhatsApp Status updates ## Premium Features Unlock even better quality and additional features with Clear Status Premium. • Unlimited optimizations • Faster processing • Ad-free experience • Access to future premium features Download Clear Status today and stop letting blurry WhatsApp Status ruin your photos and videos. Terms of Use ========== https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Compress4 screens
Clear Status4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clear Status at none against Video Compress's shown. Clear Status also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 43%). Video Compress's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 236). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Clear Status sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 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 4.7 for Clear Status. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compress has 3.7K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 61% of Clear Status's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, Clear Status fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Video Compress versus Clear Status: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressClear Status
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings)4.7 (236 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews61.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better236
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#206 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KGAkash Varlani

Customer experience

Video Compress

All ratings3,694 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews684 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative51.0%

Clear Status

All ratings191 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative36.8%

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

Clear Status

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
8 purchases

Clear Status

Subscriptions6
  • Per-Week$2.097 Days
  • Per-Week$2.997 Days
  • Per-Month$3.491 Month
Show 3 more
  • Per-Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Per-Year$13.991 Year
  • Per-Year$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • One-Time$20.99
  • One-Time$38.99

Questions

Is Video Compress free?
Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clear Status free?
Clear Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compress or Clear Status?
Clear Status is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Clear Status averages 4.7 from 236 ratings.
Do Video Compress or Clear Status have ads?
Video Compress shows ads; Clear Status does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compress or Clear Status?
Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, and Clear Status fortnightly. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on October 24, 2026 and Clear Status on October 24, 2026.

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