Comparison

Video Compress vs Video 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 Compressor

Reduce the size of your photos and videos directly on your device without needing an internet connection. This app preserves visual quality while freeing up significant storage space, making sharing easier.

Highlights
  • Offline compression
  • Batch image processing
  • Smart video compression
  • Preview before saving
  • Original file backup
  • No watermarks
  • Zero ads
Features
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100% Private, Offline Compression Shrink your photos and videos directly on your device - no internet needed! Your files never leave your phone, ensuring complete privacy and security. Powerful Image Compression • Reduce image sizes while preserving visual quality. • Batch compress multiple images simultaneously. • Perfect for freeing up storage space. • Ideal for sharing on social media and messaging apps. Smart Video Compression • Intelligent compression adapts to video content. • Maintain clarity while drastically reducing file size. • Resize videos to lower resolutions for maximum space savings. • Perfect for keeping your precious memories without filling up storage. Key Features: • Offline compression - works without internet. • Batch processing - compress multiple images at once. • Preview before saving. • Original file backup option. • No watermarks. • Zero ads. Perfect For: • Freeing up phone storage. • Sharing files on messaging app. • Backing up photos & videos. • Reducing email attachment sizes. Download Tinyfile now and take control of your storage space without compromising on quality! Note: Actual compression results may vary depending on the input file. Privacy Policy - https://tinyfile.app/privacy/ Terms of Service - https://tinyfile.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Video Compress4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compress at 4.7 against Video Compressor's 3.2. Video Compress also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 11) and review sentiment (43% vs 33%). Video Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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 Video Compressor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Compress holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compress has 3.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 33% of Video Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compress ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Compressor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Video Compress versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressVideo Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better3.2 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KGAmal Paul

Customer experience

Video Compress

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

Video Compressor

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

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

Video Compressor

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Tinyfile Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Yearly Access$14.991 Year
  • Monthly Pro Access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Access1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Access$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Lifetime Access$89.99

Questions

Is Video Compress free?
Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compress or Video Compressor?
Video Compress is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Video Compressor averages 3.2 from 11 ratings.
Do Video Compress or Video Compressor have ads?
Video Compress shows ads; Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Compress or Video Compressor?
Video Compress ships an update every 6 weeks, and Video Compressor fortnightly. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on October 17, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 8, 2026.

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