# Video Compress vs HD Status

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compress at 4.7 against HD Status's 3.9. Video Compress also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 10). HD Status's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Compress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and HD Status sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compress holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compress has 3.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, HD Status every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Compress | HD Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compress-shrink-vids/id997699744/reviews)** | [3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-status-post-without-blur/id6802051651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/682848918) | [Victor Ezinwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874072755) |

## 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


### HD Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-status-post-without-blur/id6802051651)

Preserve the original quality of your photos and videos when posting to social media. This app allows you to trim, crop, and add captions before sending content at full resolution, ensuring your posts look sharp and vibrant.

**Highlights:** Post full quality photos up to 2048 px, Post full quality videos up to 1080p, Trim and crop videos, Add captions to media, Send multiple items at once, No account or password required

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Status Pro | $4.19 | per month |
| HD Status Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 50 send units | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 send units | $2.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Compress free?

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

### Is HD Status free?

HD Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Compress or HD Status?

Video Compress is rated higher. Video Compress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while HD Status averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Video Compress or HD Status have ads?

Video Compress shows ads; HD Status does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Compress or HD Status?

Video Compress ships an update every 2 months, and HD Status every 2 days. Most recently, Video Compress was updated on November 11, 2026 and HD Status on November 12, 2026.

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