# VideoBox vs MT Browser

The clearest difference is monetization model: VideoBox at free with in-app purchases against MT Browser's subscription. MT Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (49% vs 33%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MT Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for VideoBox against 4.4 for MT Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MT Browser has 2.1K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of VideoBox's written reviews are positive against 49% of MT Browser's.

VideoBox ships an update every 6 months, MT Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoBox | MT Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videobox-cloud-video-player/id1003166435/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-browser-file-manager-idm/id1237716421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 83 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Kundan Jadhav](https://appshunter.io/developer/804145128) |

## What reviewers say

### VideoBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videobox-cloud-video-player/id1003166435)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### MT Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-browser-file-manager-idm/id1237716421)

Manage files and browse the web securely with this app. It offers multitab browsing, app and folder locking with biometric support, and advanced file management for cloud services like Google Drive. Download, upload, and organize your files with ease.

**Highlights:** Multitab browsing, App Lock with Touch ID/Face ID, Folder Lock & File Encryption, Cloud file management (Google Drive), Advanced download manager, File manager (move, rename, delete, share), iTunes file sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads for 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads for Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 😍 Great app
- 🤩 Awesome downloader
- 💯 Best video downloader

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't download anything
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🤬 Terrible, doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues after updates
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Browser redirects to Google instead of downloading
- No instructions or support available

**Requested features**

- Add passcode/lock feature
- Ability to rename downloaded files
- Add VPN support
- Integrate with cloud storage
- Improve browser functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoBox free?

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

### Is MT Browser free?

MT Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VideoBox or MT Browser?

VideoBox is rated higher. VideoBox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while MT Browser averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do VideoBox or MT Browser have ads?

Both VideoBox and MT Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, VideoBox or MT Browser?

VideoBox ships an update every 6 months, and MT Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, VideoBox was updated on September 21, 2026 and MT Browser on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*