# X Player vs VIDEOBUSTER

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIDEOBUSTER at none against X Player's 1. VIDEOBUSTER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). X Player's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VIDEOBUSTER asks for nothing beyond the download.

X Player holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Player has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of X Player's written reviews are positive against 15% of VIDEOBUSTER's.

X Player ships an update every 4 months, VIDEOBUSTER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Player | VIDEOBUSTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-player-mobile-video-player/id1239728879/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videobuster/id1309497562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **25.7% of reviews** | 15.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [小玲 白](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166875754) | [Netleih GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037787505) |

## What reviewers say

### X Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-player-mobile-video-player/id1239728879)

This media player offers robust privacy features, including password protection and secure file management. It supports universal video formats, subtitle integration, and convenient file transfer via WiFi or iTunes.

**Highlights:** Universal video format support, Subtitle selection and loading, WiFi video transmission, iTunes file sharing, Video password protection, Gesture-based full-screen playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### VIDEOBUSTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videobuster/id1309497562)

Stream your video-on-demand movies from VIDEOBUSTER and partner portals directly on your iPad or iPhone. Easily cast your content to your TV using Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast for a larger viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Stream VoD movies, Supports VIDEOBUSTER and partner portals, Direct playback on iPad and iPhone, Apple AirPlay support, Google Chromecast support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Player free?

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

### Is VIDEOBUSTER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X Player or VIDEOBUSTER?

X Player is rated higher. X Player averages 3.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while VIDEOBUSTER averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do X Player or VIDEOBUSTER have ads?

X Player shows ads; VIDEOBUSTER does not.

### Which is updated more often, X Player or VIDEOBUSTER?

X Player ships an update every 4 months, and VIDEOBUSTER every 2 months. Most recently, X Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and VIDEOBUSTER on November 2, 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.*