Comparison

Mugen Player vs 動画管理SelfTube

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

Head to head
About

Mugen Player

This app offers a lightweight and intuitive media player for seamless video and audio playback. Create mixed playlists, resume playback from where you left off, and enjoy background playback. It supports direct playback from files, photo libraries, and app folders, with an optional secure vault for sensitive media.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe gestures for media control
  • Mixed video and audio playlists
  • Seamless background playback
  • Resume and restart playback
  • Direct file playback
  • Photo library integration
  • Secure vault feature
Features
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[Overview & Features] An easy-to-use, ultra-lightweight player designed for smooth continuous media playback. - Switch media instantly with intuitive swipe gestures and control playback with gestures such as short skips forward and back. - Create playlists that mix video and audio, then play them continuously in the background. - Resume playback or playlists naturally from where you left off. - Loop playback is ideal for in-store displays, demo videos, or background music. - Supports earphones, headphones, car controllers, AirPlay, and flexible iPad screen and multitasking modes. [Play Directly from Files] - Select media from a wide range of locations using the standard iOS file interface. - Play directly from the original location without creating unnecessary copies in the app. - Select multiple files for continuous playback, with playback history saved automatically for quick access. [Photo Library Playback] - Play continuously by album and automatically select only videos. - Supports all Photo Library videos, iCloud Shared Albums, and direct playback from iCloud Photo Library. - Choose whether iCloud loading prioritizes speed or quality. - Change playback order, filter by Favorites, toggle Favorites, and create or edit playlists. [App Folder Playback] - Play directly from the Mugen Player app folder without importing or registering files. - Start continuous playback with a tap and sort by file name, size, or other attributes. [Secure Vault] - Store media in a protected area within the app. - Restrict how the vault is opened, securely export items, and choose whether vault data is included in OS backups. [Sister App Integration] - Directly play recordings from Mugen Camera and Zero Camera. - Installed apps and their folders are detected automatically, with no linking, importing, or registration required. [Premium Features (Paid)] - Hide advertisements - Loop, normal repeat, and A-B repeat - Resume and restart playback - Customize gestures and button controls - Lock with Face ID or Touch ID See the in-app store for details. [Supported File Formats] - Supports formats natively playable by iOS and by the standard Files app.

About

動画管理SelfTube

Create your own video channels to organize and continuously watch your favorite videos. Add comments and notes to videos for better recall, and utilize playback features like zoom and slow motion. Secure your private videos with a passcode lock.

Highlights
  • Create custom video channels
  • Organize videos by purpose
  • Continuous playback
  • Add comments and notes
  • Zoom and slow-motion playback
  • Passcode lock for privacy
Features
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自分だけの動画チャンネルを作れる動画管理アプリです。 旅行やレッスンなど目的に合わせてチャンネル(プレイリスト)の作成ができます。 作成したチャンネルに撮り貯めた動画を追加して、連続視聴できます。 動画を見て気づいたことは、コメントやメモに残せるので繰り返し視聴するのに便利です。 ●ズームやスロー、ループ再生などプレイヤー機能も充実! ●パスコードでロックすることもできるので安心! ================   使い方 ================ 1. 目的ごとのチャンネルを追加する 2. 追加したチャンネルに撮りためた動画を追加する 3. 好きな動画を選択して動画再生 4. 下へスワイプして次の動画へ ================   活用例 ================ - 好きなタレント動画のプレイリスト作成に - レッスン動画の活用に - ペット動画の連続視聴に - 旅行動画のアルバム作成に - 料理動画の管理に - YouTubeやTikTok等の練習に - プライベート動画をパスコードでロックし安全に管理 - 景色の動画をループ再生してスマート窓としても

Screenshots

Mugen Player4 screens
動画管理SelfTube3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 動画管理SelfTube at 100% against Mugen Player's 69%. 動画管理SelfTube also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mugen Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 動画管理SelfTube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mugen Player ships an update weekly, 動画管理SelfTube every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mugen Player versus 動画管理SelfTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMugen Player動画管理SelfTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.414.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKoichiro Kamadataichi nakazono

Customer experience

Mugen Player

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

動画管理SelfTube

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mugen Player

One-time1
  • Premium Features$5.99
1 purchases

動画管理SelfTube

One-time1
  • upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Mugen Player free?
Mugen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 動画管理SelfTube free?
動画管理SelfTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mugen Player or 動画管理SelfTube have ads?
Both Mugen Player and 動画管理SelfTube show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mugen Player or 動画管理SelfTube?
Mugen Player ships an update weekly, and 動画管理SelfTube every 3 days. Most recently, Mugen Player was updated on September 26, 2026 and 動画管理SelfTube on September 16, 2026.

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