Features Users Want Most in Video Compressor Apps

Based on 15 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Video Compressor apps would build.

5
Missing Features
5
Build Recs
78/100
Opportunity

Most-Requested Missing Features

Features users are literally asking for in their reviews, ranked by demand.

#1: Option to delete original files after compression

High Demand
"it gives NO option to delete old files"

#2: Preserve original file creation dates

Medium Demand
"I don't want to lose the original file creation date(s) because of compression. If you can please advise what the app does: 1. Overwrite original file date. 2. Preserve original file date."

#3: View all compressed files in one album

Medium Demand
"Wish I could see all that was compressed in one album."

#4: Sort videos by size before selecting

Low Demand
"Wish it would let us play vids sorted by largest before selecting."

#5: Stronger compression ratios

Medium Demand
"good just need stronger compression rather than doing it several times"

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Build transparent file management with clear before/after preview

27% of complaints involve lost files - show exactly where compressed file will be saved, with option to keep/delete original

Guarantee format preservation with explicit format controls

20% frustrated by unwanted MP4→MOV conversion - let users lock output format to match input or choose explicitly

Implement smart storage cleanup and temporary file management

Users report 85% storage consumption - automatically clean temp files, show storage impact before compression

Create dedicated 'Compressed Videos' album with metadata preservation

Users want to see compression history and preserve file dates - build native album integration

Add aggressive compression presets with quality previews

Users need to compress 'several times' - offer preset compression levels with visual quality comparison

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