Comparison

Video Compress vs Batch Compress Videos

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

Batch Compress Videos

Easily reduce the file size of multiple videos simultaneously on your device. This app allows you to compress videos without uploading them, ensuring privacy and speed. It's perfect for freeing up storage or sending videos via messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Batch compression for multiple videos
  • Offline processing, no uploads
  • Preview before saving
  • Adjust resolution, quality, and frame rate
  • Supports 4K, 1080p, and 720p
  • No watermarks or accounts required
Features
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Compress videos in minutes — keep the quality, lose the file size. VidCompress shrinks your videos right on your iPhone, with no uploads, no accounts, and no cloud processing. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Running out of storage? Select dozens of videos and compress them all at once. Most compression apps make you do them one at a time — not this one. Pick your videos, tap compress, and get your space back. Need to send a video over WhatsApp, iMessage, or email? Shrink it down so it actually sends. No more "file too large" errors. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - Batch compression — select multiple videos and compress them in one go - Preview before you save — compare original vs. compressed so you know exactly what you're getting - Full control when you want it — adjust resolution, quality, frame rate, and audio settings - Works with 4K, 1080p, 720p, and everything in between - 100% private and offline — your videos never leave your device - No watermarks, no accounts, no subscriptions required to compress HOW IT WORKS 1. Select one or more videos from your library 2. Fine-tune your compression settings or just go with the defaults 3. Preview the savings — see exact file size before and after 4. Save and free up space instantly PERFECT FOR - Clearing the "Storage Almost Full" warning fast - Sending videos by text, email, or WhatsApp without huge file sizes - Faster uploads to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook - Reducing video size before backing up to iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox - Keeping more memories on your phone without buying more storage YOUR VIDEOS STAY WITH YOU Unlike most compression apps that upload your videos to a server, VidCompress processes everything locally on your device. No internet required. No data leaves your phone. Ever. Download VidCompress — the fastest way to shrink your videos without shrinking the quality.

Screenshots

Video Compress4 screens
Batch Compress Videos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Batch Compress Videos at free against Video Compress's free with in-app purchases. Batch Compress Videos also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Video Compress's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Batch Compress Videos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Batch Compress Videos 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, Batch Compress Videos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Video Compress versus Batch Compress Videos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CompressBatch Compress Videos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KGEli Linden

Customer experience

Video Compress

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

Batch Compress Videos

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Batch Compress Videos

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
1 purchases

Batch Compress Videos

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Video Compress free?
Video Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Batch Compress Videos free?
Batch Compress Videos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Compress or Batch Compress Videos?
Batch Compress Videos is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Batch Compress Videos averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Video Compress or Batch Compress Videos have ads?
Both Video Compress and Batch Compress Videos show ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Compress or Batch Compress Videos?
Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, and Batch Compress Videos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on November 6, 2026 and Batch Compress Videos on October 31, 2026.

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