Comparison

Web Recorder vs Cloud Video Player

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

Head to head
About

Web Recorder

Record and save gameplay directly from your web browser. Easily share your recorded videos with friends across various social media platforms. Features include bookmarks and favorites for quick access to preferred websites.

Highlights
  • Record web browser gameplay
  • Save and share videos
  • Social media sharing
  • Bookmarks and favorites
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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The best app for recording games from web browsers! Web Recorder allows you to record, save and share your videos with your friends via different social platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Features: -Easy to use: Just tap the record button before you play the game. -Easy to share: Videos are saved automatically for sharing. -Multiple functions: Bookmarks and Favorites are available for easy access to specific sites. Download Web Recorder now and get ready to be impressive!

About

Cloud Video Player

This app allows you to store and play videos locally or from cloud services without an internet connection. It supports a wide range of video formats and offers intuitive gesture controls for playback and volume adjustments.

Highlights
  • Import videos via WiFi transfer
  • Download from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
  • Supports AVI, FLV, MKV, MP4, MOV and more
  • Gesture controls for brightness and volume
  • Fast forward/backward playback gestures
  • Full-screen locking
Features
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Your videos, ready offline. Cloud Video brings your personal video collection to iPhone and iPad. Import your files, organize your library, and watch downloaded videos without an internet connection. WATCH YOUR WAY • Play MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more. Compatibility depends on the file and codec. • Adjust playback speed and aspect ratio, and resume where you left off. • Import SRT and ASS text subtitles and adjust their size and timing. BRING YOUR VIDEOS • Import from Files, iCloud Drive, or Photos. • Transfer over Wi-Fi from a computer, or use file sharing with Finder, Apple Devices, or iTunes. • Choose files with the official Google Drive picker, or browse and download from Dropbox, OneDrive, and MEGA. KEEP THINGS ORGANIZED • Create folders, search your library, and rename or move files. • Sort your collection, drag to set a custom order, and pin important items. • Revisit recently watched videos in Watch History. • Choose light or dark appearance and personalize your theme colors. Cloud Video does not provide movies or other video content. Cloud services require an account and an internet connection. An optional in-app purchase removes ads.

Screenshots

Web Recorder3 screens
Cloud Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Video Player at 3.7 against Web Recorder's 3.0. Web Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. Cloud Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Web Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloud Video Player holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Recorder has 1.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 31% and 31% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Video Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Web Recorder versus Cloud Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb RecorderCloud Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1.2K ratings)3.7 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews — better31.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB85 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developer佳升 袁莹 李

Customer experience

Web Recorder

All ratings1,170 ratings
Positive46.0%
Neutral10.5%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative60.5%

Cloud Video Player

All ratings53 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative62.1%

Bugs and requests

Web Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recorded videos not saving
  • App crashing when trying to save videos
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow recording of games and other apps, not just Google
  • Improve audio quality of recorded videos
  • Add option to save videos directly to camera roll

Cloud Video Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Web Recorder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Video Player

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Web Recorder free?
Web Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud Video Player free?
Cloud Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Web Recorder or Cloud Video Player?
Cloud Video Player is rated higher. Web Recorder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Cloud Video Player averages 3.7 from 54 ratings.
Do Web Recorder or Cloud Video Player have ads?
Cloud Video Player shows ads; Web Recorder does not.
Which is updated more often, Web Recorder or Cloud Video Player?
Web Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Video Player every 4 months. Most recently, Web Recorder was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cloud Video Player on November 6, 2026.

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