Version History

New features + Improvements + Bug fixes

• •[New] Receive a notification when tasks queue is completed.
• •[New] Display current video timestamp during compression.
• •[New] Launch comparison mode directly from the library view.
• •[New] Added task context menu for easy task movement, deletion, and video linking/unlinking/deletion.
• •[New] Display Photo Library and Push Notification permissions on the Settings screen.
• •[New] View completed, cleared, or missing tasks in the unsigned queue.
• •[Upd] Now we can clear the status of any video.
• •[Upd] Display tasks count on app icon (hide it in settings).
• •[Upd] Hide tab bar badge when the queue is empty (no "0" display).
• •[Upd] Enhanced tab bar badge to show current progress percentage and task count.
• •[Upd] Auto-switch to the target device after moving all tasks.
• •[Upd] Prevent deletion of the current device after erasing the database.
• •[Upd] Prompt for Push Notification permission during onboarding.
• •[Upd] Changed minimum system requirement from iOS 16.6 to iOS 16.0.
• •[Fix] Resolved an issue with the alternative asset's play button on the Video Info panel.
• •[Fix] Automatically dismiss the onboarding screen even if access is denied.
• •[Fix] Corrected tab bar tint color for iOS 16 compatibility.
• •[Fix] Fixed a bug that we may start two FFmpeg threads simultaneously if we start/stop the queue quickly.
• •[Fix] Avoid duplicated "current device" after app reinstallation (iCloud database merging).
• •[Fix] Potentially fixed a crash of reading Core Data entity property.

Bug fixes and improvements

• •Fixed video compression for free tier users, we are sorry about the confusion and inconvenience.

Initial release of Spectro. Spectro is the ultimate video compression tool designed to help you maximize storage space without sacrificing quality. Whether you're a professional video creator or an everyday user, Spectro provides an efficient, reliable solution for video compression and management. Download now and start saving storage space! Key features include:

• •Smart Bitrate Optimization – Analyzes video content to determine the optimal bitrate, significantly reducing file sizes.
• •Hardware Acceleration – Utilizes Apple’s media engine for fast compression, support Average Bitrate mode and Constant Quality mode.
• •Advanced Encoding Algorithms – Preserves critical details while efficiently compressing less essential areas.
• •Intuitive Video Management – Easily browse, organize, and sort videos with comprehensive file details.
• •Advanced Playback Features – Supports Picture-in-Picture, autoplay, zoom control, lock screen playback, Apple Watch support, Kiosk read-only mode, and keyboard shortcuts.
• •Metadata and Resource Viewer – Inspect all metadata and sub-resources of a video, play each resource individually, including hidden originals.
• •Task Queue – Batch compress multiple videos, perfect for overnight processing.
• •Multi-Device Support – Monitor compression progress across all Apple devices, view progress from your iPhone, and remotely manage tasks.
• •Quality Comparison – Compare compressed videos with originals to check visual and audio quality, and easily manage or delete original files.
• •Privacy First – Built-in privacy protection with Face ID/Touch ID support for photo library access.