# Lavafoshi vs VideoCopy

The clearest difference is rating: VideoCopy at 4.5 against Lavafoshi's 3.4. VideoCopy also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 129) and review sentiment (28% vs 19%). Lavafoshi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoCopy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. Lavafoshi asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoCopy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoCopy has 10K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Lavafoshi's written reviews are positive against 28% of VideoCopy's.

Lavafoshi ships an update monthly, VideoCopy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lavafoshi | VideoCopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavafoshi/id1227189411/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocopy-video-editor-play/id1472976157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **27.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lavafoshi Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227189410) | [Softnoesis](https://appshunter.io/developer/981506496) |

## What reviewers say

### Lavafoshi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavafoshi/id1227189411)

Stream Dhivehi music from the Maldives. Access thousands of local tracks, including exclusive releases. Create and share playlists, and enjoy music offline.

**Highlights:** Dhivehi music streaming, Thousands of local tracks, Exclusive releases, Curated playlists, Friend and artist mixes, Create and share playlists, Offline listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and music collection
- 👍 Smooth app performance (mentioned by few)
- 👍 High quality music
- 👍 Interactive design
- 👍 Best application made in Maldives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is unstable and buggy
- 🐛 Music keeps stopping
- 🐛 Difficulty selecting songs
- 🐛 Application is very slow

**Reported bugs**

- App crash
- Cannot play anything after paying for premium
- Cannot save offline
- Cannot Register
- App keeps crashing when hitting next

**Requested features**

- App needs to be up to date
- Ability to play songs with browser on PC
- Improve data efficiency when loading songs


### VideoCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocopy-video-editor-play/id1472976157)

Download videos and music from cloud storage and social media. Edit your content with filters, captions, and stickers. Enjoy offline playback with background mode and create playlists. Auto-generate captions in over 100 languages.

**Highlights:** Cloud video/music downloader, AI auto captioning, Offline music player, Video editing tools, Playlist creation, File management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months for saving videos | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy video downloads
- 👍 Useful for content creators
- 💡 Ability to download offline videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading issues after recent updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when offline
- Inconsistent download capabilities
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Restore video download functionality
- Add option to download in higher resolutions
- Improve customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lavafoshi free?

Lavafoshi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VideoCopy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lavafoshi or VideoCopy?

VideoCopy is rated higher. Lavafoshi averages 3.4 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while VideoCopy averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Lavafoshi or VideoCopy have ads?

VideoCopy shows ads; Lavafoshi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lavafoshi or VideoCopy?

Lavafoshi ships an update monthly, and VideoCopy every 2 months. Most recently, Lavafoshi was updated on November 2, 2026 and VideoCopy on November 11, 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.*