Comparison

Video Compress vs Video Compressor, Size Reducer

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 Compressor, Size Reducer

This app helps you free up storage space on your iPhone by compressing large video files. It uses AI to compress videos without losing quality, making it easy to save space and time. The app also identifies recommended large videos for compression.

Highlights
  • Free up iPhone storage
  • Compress large videos
  • Compress without losing quality (AI)
  • Identify videos for compression
  • Quick video compression
Features
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Here’s what you can do with TinyVid Video Compressor: • Free up storage on your iPhone in seconds • Save time and money by quickly compressing your large videos • Compress videos without losing quality (using AI) • Find recommended large videos for you to compress ———————————————————— Here’s how to use TinyVid Video Compressor 1. Open up your camera roll and select the video that you want to compress 2. Tap the “Compress Video” button 3. Your videos will quickly be compressed and saved to your camera roll (opening up TONS of free space on your phone) ———————————————————— TinyVid subscription policy: Once you sign up to TinyVid Premium, you will have full access to all of TinyVid features for free for 3 days. You can cancel your subscription any time and you will be sent a reminder before your TinyVid subscription begins after your trial. TinyVid Premium Subscription: - With a TinyVid Premium subscription you have access to compress your photos and videos, access all of TinyVid's advanced video compress features, and access to all future updates. - TinyVid Premium weekly subscription is billed weekly for $6.99, and payment will be charged to iTunes Account after a 30 day free trial. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's iPhone Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions. ———————————————————— Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Kyle@KyleMitchellAllen.com Privacy Policy: https://tinyvidapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://tinyvidapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Video Compress4 screens
Video Compressor, Size Reducer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video Compress and Video Compressor, Size Reducer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Video Compressor, Size Reducer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Video Compress's. Video Compressor, Size Reducer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Video Compress's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 936). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Compressor, Size Reducer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Compressor, Size Reducer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 936 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 84% of Video Compressor, Size Reducer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, Video Compressor, Size Reducer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Compress versus Video Compressor, Size Reducer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressVideo Compressor, Size Reducer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better4.6 (936 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews83.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better936
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KGIsland Palm Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Video Compress

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

Video Compressor, Size Reducer

All ratings932 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews449 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.1%

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 Compressor, Size Reducer

From 936 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient compression
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Helpful for reducing storage space
  • 🚀 Quick compression process
  • 👍 Maintains video quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with file saving/deletion
  • 💰 Paid subscription required after trial period
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding videos to compress

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 Compressor, Size Reducer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Videos not compressing properly
  • App freezing or crashing during compression

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for larger file sizes
  • More customization options for compression
  • Batch compression functionality

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
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  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Unlimited Version$22.99
10 purchases

Video Compressor, Size Reducer

Subscriptions10
  • TinyVid Premium: 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • TinyVid: Premium$5.997 Days
  • TinyVid Premium: Discount Year$19.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • TinyVid Premium: Discounted$19.991 Year
  • TinyVid: Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • TinyVid Premium: Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • TinyVid: Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • TinyVid Premium: Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • TinyVid: Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • TinyVid Premium: Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Compress free?
Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor, Size Reducer free?
Video Compressor, Size Reducer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compress or Video Compressor, Size Reducer?
Video Compress is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Video Compressor, Size Reducer averages 4.6 from 936 ratings.
Do Video Compress or Video Compressor, Size Reducer have ads?
Both Video Compress and Video Compressor, Size Reducer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compress or Video Compressor, Size Reducer?
Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, and Video Compressor, Size Reducer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on November 1, 2026 and Video Compressor, Size Reducer on October 30, 2026.

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