Video Compress vs StitchLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
StitchLab
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StitchLab helps you turn selected screenshots into clean long images and PDFs without sending your images to a server. Import screenshots from your photo library, arrange them in order, preview a vertical or horizontal stitch, adjust crop and seams, then export a polished result. StitchLab is built for chat threads, receipts, app flows, notes, reference pages, and any screenshot sequence that needs to become one shareable file. Key features: - Import only the photos you select - Combine screenshots vertically or horizontally - Preview and adjust stitched results before export - Crop and correct seams - Export standard images for free - Unlock PDF, clean export, high-resolution output, and advanced stitch controls with StitchLab Pro - Restore purchases and manage your subscription from Settings StitchLab processes your screenshots locally on device for the core stitching workflow. StitchLab Pro is an auto-renewable weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, then $9.99 per week unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after trial or purchase confirmation. You can manage or cancel the subscription in App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://fonovapplab.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://fonovapplab.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StitchLab at none against Video Compress's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Video Compress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and StitchLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Compress ships an update every 6 weeks, StitchLab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Compress | StitchLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KG | Sergey FONOV |
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
StitchLab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video Compress
- Premium$6.991 Month
- 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
StitchLab
- StitchLab Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days








