Comparison

XPlayer vs VidTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XPlayer

This app allows you to play and compare two videos simultaneously. It's ideal for activities like practicing dance or golf, enabling side-by-side analysis of your movements.

Highlights
  • Play two videos simultaneously
  • Compare videos side-by-side
  • Ideal for practice and analysis
  • Supports various video formats
Features
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XPlayer is a video player that lets you play two videos at the same time. You can place two videos side by side or overlay them, making it ideal for comparing movements during dance practice, golf swing analysis, and more. ## Features • Play two videos simultaneously. • Play a single video if you prefer. • Trim videos to a specific time range for playback. • Adjust playback speed (slow motion or fast playback). • Repeat playback. ## Video Layouts Two videos can be displayed in the following layouts: • Side by side • Top and bottom • Overlay with adjustable transparency • Single video display ## Use Cases Compare two videos to analyze movements, such as dance performances or golf swings, and improve your form. ## For Customers Who Purchased the "Remove Ads" Lifetime Version More than 10 years have passed since XPlayer was first released. To support its continued development and future updates, the "Remove Ads" lifetime version is no longer available for purchase starting with version 3.4 and has been replaced by the XPlayer Plus subscription. If you previously purchased the "Remove Ads" lifetime version, you will automatically receive lifetime access to XPlayer Plus at no additional cost. You can continue using the ad-free experience without paying for a subscription. Your purchase is normally restored automatically when the app starts. If it is not restore automatically, open Settings, select "Manage Subscription", and tap "Restore" to restore your purchase. ----------------- [Term Of Use] https://policies.reafo.io/terms/xplayer/en/ [Privacy Policy] https://policies.reafo.io/privacy/en/

About

VidTimer

Easily add customizable timers and stopwatches to your videos. Adjust position, style, and timing with frame-by-frame control. Offers countdown and count-up modes with various display options.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop timer positioning
  • Set timer start/end points
  • Frame-by-frame adjustment
  • Customizable timer appearance
  • Countdown and count-up modes
  • Adjustable display digits
  • Timer rotation and zoom
Features
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V1.1.7 New Features: Add center reference line V1.1.4 New Features: Supports members to modify the timer title(watermark) V1.1.3 New Features: 1. Added support for professional members to remove the timer watermark and screen recording watermark. 2. Significantly improved the clarity of video preview images. VidTimer's Key Features: 1.Drag the timer on the main interface to freely adjust its position in the video frame. 2.Easily set the timer's start point by dragging the green slider on the main interface. 3.Effortlessly set the timer's end point by dragging the red slider on the main interface. 4.Click the "Forward 1 Frame"/"Back 1 Frame" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by one frame, respectively. 5.Click the "Forward 5 Frames"/"Back 5 Frames" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by five frames, respectively. 6.Click the preview button in the bottom left corner of the main interface to preview the video with the timer added. 7.Double-clicking the video frame without zooming can show or hide the timer, making it easier to view the video content. 8.The timer's display supports two styles: the default font and a digital tube font. 9.Users can save or delete timer styles according to personal preference. 10.The timer's font size, color, and transparency can be customized. 11.The background size, color, transparency, and corner radius can be adjusted as desired. 12.The border width, color, and transparency can also be modified according to needs. 13.Supports both countdown and count-up modes. 14.Allows setting the display digits for minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. 15.Enables precise timing results based on the current start and end points. 16.Offers a custom setting for the timer's rotation angle. 17.Supports pinching to zoom and dragging operations on the video frame for precise positioning of the start and end points. 18.Supports double-clicking to restore the zoomed video frame to its original size. We continuously update our app to deliver the best experience and more features. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

XPlayer3 screens
VidTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VidTimer at 4.7 against XPlayer's 1.9. VidTimer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 26%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and VidTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VidTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of XPlayer's written reviews are positive against 67% of VidTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPlayer ships an update every 3 months, VidTimer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XPlayer versus VidTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPlayerVidTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (20 ratings)4.7 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2046 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREAFO CO., LTD.Shanghai Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

XPlayer

All ratings20 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral29.3%
Negative44.8%

VidTimer

All ratings46 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

XPlayer

Subscriptions3
  • PlayerGear Plus (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • PlayerGear Plus (3 Months)$9.993 Months
  • PlayerGear Plus(1 Year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ad$99.99
3 purchases

VidTimer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Member$1.491 Month
  • Annual Member$9.991 Year
  • vidtimer_yearly_pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is XPlayer free?
XPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidTimer free?
VidTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XPlayer or VidTimer?
VidTimer is rated higher. XPlayer averages 1.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while VidTimer averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.
Do XPlayer or VidTimer have ads?
XPlayer shows ads; VidTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, XPlayer or VidTimer?
XPlayer ships an update every 3 months, and VidTimer every 10 days. Most recently, XPlayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and VidTimer on October 10, 2026.

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