VideoBox vs Cloud Media Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VideoBox
Stream and download videos directly from your cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive. This app also offers video editing tools, file management, and secure playback options.
- Download and stream from cloud services
- Network stream playback
- Wi-Fi transfer
- Video conversion
- Trim, compress, reverse video
- File and folder management
- Passcode lock with biometrics
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VideoBox is the all-in-one video downloader, media player and file manager for cloud storage services. Download, stream and organize your movies, TV shows and video clips — all in one app. Cloud Storage & Media Server: - Download and stream videos from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. - Browse and play from your Plex, Emby or Jellyfin media server. - Watch videos via DLNA, SMB, FTP, WebDAV and network streaming (M3U8/RTSP/RTMP). - Transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer or other devices. Powerful Video Player: - Play any format: MP4, MKV, AVI, FLV, RMVB, MOV, 3GP, DIVX, H.264, HEVC and more. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback. - Auto play next episode — perfect for binge watching. - Adjustable playback speed, subtitles (SRT/ASS) and audio track selection. Video Tools: - Built-in video converter — convert between formats easily. - Trim, compress and reverse video clips. File Manager: - Create folders, rename, move, copy and delete files with ease. - Import videos from the Files app, Photo Library or Camera Roll. - Save and export videos to your Photo Library. - iTunes File Sharing and USB transfer support. Privacy & Security: - Lock the app with Passcode, Touch ID or Face ID. - Keep your private videos safe and hidden. SUBSCRIPTION: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.ipopapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ipopapp.com/privacy-policy/
Cloud Media Player
Stream media files directly from popular cloud storage services without needing to download them first. Supports a wide range of video, audio, document, and image formats, with offline playback options.
- Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Put.io, WebDAV)
- Direct streaming of media files
- Offline download for later viewing
- Supports video, audio, PDF, Office documents, and images
- Gesture controls for media playback
- Transcription features for audio/video
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Cloud Media Player is a general player for contents stored in common cloud platforms without downloading them to device. The following cloud platforms supported: - Google Drive - One Drive - Dropbox - Box Cloud - Put.io - WebDAV compatible NAS In addition, when playing or viewing a file you can download it into local device to check it later when not connected to internet. The following media are currently supported: - Video Files (mov, mp4, m4v, mkv, flc, fli, avi, mwv, ts, m2ts and more) - Audio Files (mp3, mp4, wav, caf, aif, aiff, ...) - PDF Documents - Most Office Documents - Images Audio and Video players are equipped with special gestures for easy navigation and transcription. Enjoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VideoBox at 4.5 against Cloud Media Player's 2.9. VideoBox also leads on ratings volume (140 vs 19) and review sentiment (33% vs 25%). Cloud Media Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VideoBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Cloud Media Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VideoBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoBox has 140 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of VideoBox's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cloud Media Player's.
VideoBox ships an update every 6 months, Cloud Media Player every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VideoBox | Cloud Media Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (140 ratings) — better | 2.9 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yajing Qian | Dayana Networks Ltd |
Customer experience
VideoBox
Cloud Media Player
In-app purchases
VideoBox
- Pro Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
- Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
Cloud Media Player
- Upgrade to No Ad$1.99
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