# Video Compress vs Video Compressor, Resizer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Compress at 43% against Video Compressor, Resizer's 0%. Video Compress also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 1). Video Compressor, Resizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Video Compressor, Resizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compress has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Video Compress's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Compressor, Resizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compress | Video Compressor, Resizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compress-shrink-vids/id997699744/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resizer/id6752021799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/682848918) | [Reena Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708538764) |

## 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


### Video Compressor, Resizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resizer/id6752021799)

Easily reduce video file sizes, trim unwanted sections, crop footage, and resize videos for social media or storage. This app offers simple tools to manage and edit videos without complex editing software.

**Highlights:** Video compression to reduce file size, Video cropping to focus on specific areas, Video trimming and cutting, Resizing and format conversion, Social media preparation, Storage saving tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compress free?

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

### Is Video Compressor, Resizer free?

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

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

Video Compressor, Resizer is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Video Compressor, Resizer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Compress or Video Compressor, Resizer have ads?

Video Compress shows ads; Video Compressor, Resizer does not.

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

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, and Video Compressor, Resizer every 2 months. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on October 26, 2026 and Video Compressor, Resizer on October 24, 2026.

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