# Cloud Stream IPTV Player vs MX Video Player HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Stream IPTV Player at 55% against MX Video Player HD's 20%. Cloud Stream IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). MX Video Player HD's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 3.1K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Stream IPTV Player sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MX Video Player HD sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Stream IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Video Player HD has 30K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Cloud Stream IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 20% of MX Video Player HD's.

Cloud Stream IPTV Player ships an update every 9 days, MX Video Player HD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Stream IPTV Player | MX Video Player HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-stream-iptv-player/id1138002135/reviews)** | [4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 20.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giovanny Aranda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138002134) | [Gajera Himmatbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373574561) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Stream IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-stream-iptv-player/id1138002135)

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or internet sources on your iPhone or iPad. Supports M3U and M3U8 playlists, with advanced features like Chromecast and background playback available in the PRO version.

**Highlights:** IPTV playback, Internet channel streaming, M3U/M3U8 playlist support, UDP proxy streaming, Chromecast (PRO), Background playback (PRO), Parental control (PRO)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip for one coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip for two coffees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip for three coffees | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip for four coffees | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip for five coffees | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and smooth playback
- 💡 Allows importing M3U playlists
- 🔒 No annoying ads
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Chromecast functionality not working as expected
- 🐛 Playlist sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Playback stops when exiting the app

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading properly
- Inability to restore purchases
- Search function not working on Apple TV
- Playback issues when switching between apps
- Compatibility problems with iOS 14 and newer

**Requested features**

- Add support for Xtream codes
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support
- Allow organizing channels into categories
- Add background playback option


### MX Video Player HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169)

This app is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including HD and Ultra HD. It offers features like gesture controls for volume and brightness, folder browsing, and automatic video selection from your device's storage. Additionally, it includes a music player with MP3 cutting and conversion capabilities.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats (AVI, MP4, MKV, etc.), Plays HD and Ultra HD video files, Integrated music player, MP3 cutter and video to MP3 converter, Gesture controls for volume and brightness, Browse folders directly, Automatic video selection

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Mac-Weekly_Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| MX Video Player Pro - Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Mac-Monthly_Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| MX Video Player Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Mac-Yearly_Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| MX Player Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| MX Video Player Pro - Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| MX Video Player Pro - Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| MX Video Player Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great video playback
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video thumbnails not displaying
- Inability to play videos on loop
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Subtitle download option
- Horizontal menu layout
- Improved video organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Stream IPTV Player free?

Cloud Stream IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MX Video Player HD free?

MX Video Player HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Stream IPTV Player or MX Video Player HD?

Cloud Stream IPTV Player is rated higher. Cloud Stream IPTV Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while MX Video Player HD averages 4.5 from 30K ratings.

### Do Cloud Stream IPTV Player or MX Video Player HD have ads?

Neither Cloud Stream IPTV Player nor MX Video Player HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Stream IPTV Player or MX Video Player HD?

Cloud Stream IPTV Player ships an update every 9 days, and MX Video Player HD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Stream IPTV Player was updated on September 16, 2026 and MX Video Player HD on September 24, 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.*