Help get Compressor on Google Play!
Compressor is almost available on Google Play, but to do so, Google requires that we have at least 12 testers for 14 days. If you want to see Compressor on Google Play, head to https://groups.google.com/g/compressor-beta-testing to join the testing group and install!
Every. Single. Video Compression app on the play store SUCKS, which is why I created Compressor!
Faster than every single compression app on the Play Store. Period.
Uses native Media3 API, not another slow, bulky FFMpeg wrapper
No third party libraries
No invasive permissions (no storage, no internet etc)
Ad free
Super lightweight (< 10MB)
Completely native Kotlin (no React Native slop here)
Works on Android 7.0 and up
Compared to the first non-sponsored search result for “video compressor” on the Play Store, Panda Video Compressor, with over 10 million downloads, Compressor is 117x faster. When tested on my Pixel 8 Pro compressing a 200MB 4K video down to 1080p30 with the Medium preset in both apps, Compressor took only 11 seconds, Panda took almost 22 minutes.
Furthermore, using the highly optimised native Media3 API, Compressor is able to compress that same 200MB video down to just 2.2MB at 720p30, with virtually no difference in quality on a 6” phone screen.
I don’t currently have $25 USD to sign up for a Google Play Console account, so you can get Compressor completely free from GitHub releases (or build it yourself with Android Studio) at https://github.com/JoshAtticus/Compressor/releases/latest
If you like Compressor, please also consider donating even just a few dollars so I can get it onto the Play Store! I will never paywall features or put ads in the app. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshatticus
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This is unironically the complete opposite of @Blaze
I was also able to take down @Blaze Chat, it’s been down for about 30 minutes now
Edit: It was just radi8’s PiHole filter, so balze chat is still up
Here’s everything wrong with the Privacy Policy outside of what I stated
"Your safety...is a top priority": This is very common language that holds little tangible meaning. Companies will say this while simultaneously prioritising other things (profit, functionality, etc.).
"We...only use your data for...": Limited purposes don't automatically mean ethical purposes. What do those "data reports" entail exactly? Who sees them? It's unclear.
"We do not sell, track...": This is likely where blatant lies could emerge.
"Sell" has complex legal definitions - they might share data in ways that skirt its technical definition.
"Track" is vague. If there are ANY analytics for website improvement, that in itself is some form of tracking user behaviour.
"If your data is sold or tracked...": Throwing the website builder (Wix) under the bus is a red flag. It implies they have little oversight of or responsibility for a significant element of how data flows.
"To protect sensitive information, avoid providing it...": Places the burden of privacy completely on the user despite lengthy data collection. This indicates an attitude of prioritising data acquisition over user control.
"Amount of time spent on the website/app": Many privacy-conscious people would view this as intrusive even if anonymised in reports.
"Type of device...": It's unclear why this is needed at all for most sites. This COULD be relatively innocent depending on site functionality, but the lack of explanation is suspicious.
"Posts you make...Groups you're a part of": The combination of this data can build a detailed social graph and interest profile of you, highly valuable to third parties even if they can't see direct content.
Just saying, these changes are going to get you in a lot of legal trouble, here’s why
“protect your personal information in compliance with regulations such as GDPR legislated by the European Union and CCPA legislated by Californian law.”
That’s not true, Blaze uses Google Analytics and an IP grabber which do not comply with GDPR or CCPA.
“Location”
Why do you need that exactly?
"If your data is sold or tracked, it might be from WIX (our website builder), and details are available in their Privacy Policy."
This not only contradicts your claims of not selling your data or tracking you, but is also in violation of GDPR and CCPA
"We are committed to respecting and complying with applicable laws, including GDPR and CCPA. If you believe that we have violated your rights or the relevant privacy laws, you have the right to file a complaint."
Yes I will be, where's the complaint email address?
"feel free to DM us on @Blaze."
Hmm, no, that's not good enough. To comply with GDPR you need an actual email address and you must respond to all complaints within 60 days.
Hello Blazers,
We have changed our privacy policy to collect less information about you, especially the info that you optionally can give.
To learn more, visit https://blazeapp.net/privacy-policy
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Blaze
Just saying, these changes are going to get you in a lot of legal trouble, here’s why
“protect your personal information in compliance with regulations such as GDPR legislated by the European Union and CCPA legislated by Californian law.”
That’s not true, Blaze uses Google Analytics and an IP grabber which do not comply with GDPR or CCPA.
“Location”
Why do you need that exactly?
"If your data is sold or tracked, it might be from WIX (our website builder), and details are available in their Privacy Policy."
This not only contradicts your claims of not selling your data or tracking you, but is also in violation of GDPR and CCPA
"We are committed to respecting and complying with applicable laws, including GDPR and CCPA. If you believe that we have violated your rights or the relevant privacy laws, you have the right to file a complaint."
Yes I will be, where's the complaint email address?
"feel free to DM us on @Blaze."
Hmm, no, that's not good enough. To comply with GDPR you need an actual email address and you must respond to all complaints within 60 days.
Hello Blazers,
We have changed our privacy policy to collect less information about you, especially the info that you optionally can give.
To learn more, visit https://blazeapp.net/privacy-policy
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Blaze
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Edit: this post is blowing up so please do follow me for more based posts about Balze (aka Blaze)
- No you don't, read wix's privacy policy
- You don't sell it, Wix does
- No it doesn't, it means you (KyleTech) have no actual skill in programming so you have to use a drag and drop website creator, imagine