Comparison

X Player 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

X Player

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
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Cool video player, Focus privacy protection. Universal format, subtitle selection. WiFi transmit video, easy upload video from the computer into the phone; iTunes file sharing; Play iCloud video; Video password protection, easy to rename the file, easy to delete, multiple privacy protection; Full-screen play, gesture operation, simple interface, easy to operate. note: 1. The subtitle file and the media file need to have the same name, and the app will automatically recognize and load. 2. Files imported from iTunes can be seen after the file list is refreshed.

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

X Player4 screens
Cloud Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Video Player at 3.7 against X Player's 3.4. X Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. X Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cloud Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloud Video Player holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of X Player's written reviews are positive against 31% of Cloud Video Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
X Player versus Cloud Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX PlayerCloud Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (30 ratings)3.7 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews31.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3054 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB85 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer小玲 白莹 李

Customer experience

X Player

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative65.7%

Cloud Video Player

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X Player

One-time1
  • Permanently remove ads$2.99
1 purchases

Cloud Video Player

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is X Player free?
X Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Video Player free?
Cloud Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, X Player or Cloud Video Player?
Cloud Video Player is rated higher. X Player averages 3.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Cloud Video Player averages 3.7 from 54 ratings.
Do X Player or Cloud Video Player have ads?
Both X Player and Cloud Video Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, X Player or Cloud Video Player?
X Player ships an update every 4 months, and Cloud Video Player every 4 months. Most recently, X Player was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cloud Video Player on November 3, 2026.

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