Comparison

Mugen Player vs Video Looper

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 custom playlists, resume where you left off, and play directly from files or your photo library. It also includes a secure vault for media storage.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe gestures for media control
  • Continuous background playback for playlists
  • Resume playback from last position
  • Direct playback from Files app and Photo Library
  • Secure media vault
  • Sister app integration for camera recordings
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

Video Looper

Easily play videos in full-screen, endless loops with customizable options. Ideal for personal viewing or digital signage applications, offering a simple interface for all users.

Highlights
  • Endless video looping
  • Customizable tap actions
  • Adjustable video orientation
  • Multiple scaling options
  • Status bar visibility control
  • Background color selection
  • Preserves settings after closing
Features
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Video Looper Plus is an app that makes playing videos in full-screen, endless loops easy. You can use it to play your favorite videos or as a player for digital signage. Customize detailed options such as tap action, background color, status bar visibility, and layout: ▶ Playback Modes: Loop / Play Once ▶ Tap Actions: Do Nothing / Restart / Pause & Resume / Stop Playback ▶ Video Orientation: 0° / 90° / 180° / 270° ▶ Scaling Options: Fill content while keeping aspect ratio / Fit content while keeping aspect ratio / Stretch content to fill screen ▶ Safe Area Handling: Ignored / Available ▶ Background Color: Black / White ▶ Status Bar: Hidden / White / Black Settings are preserved even after the app is closed. With its simple UI, even inexperienced staff can easily operate the app, making it perfect for digital signage. -- Terms of use https://docs.yukiyaokuda.com/video-looper/terms-of-use/en Privacy policy https://docs.yukiyaokuda.com/video-looper/privacy-policy/en

Screenshots

Mugen Player4 screens
Video Looper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Looper at 5.0 against Mugen Player's 4.0. Video Looper also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mugen Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Video Looper 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

Video Looper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mugen Player has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mugen Player ships an update every 5 days, Video Looper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mugen Player versus Video Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMugen PlayerVideo Looper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoichiro KamadaYukiya Okuda

Customer experience

Mugen Player

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative18.9%

Video Looper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mugen Player

One-time1
  • Premium Features$5.99
1 purchases

Video Looper

One-time1
  • Support for the Creator$1.99

Questions

Is Mugen Player free?
Mugen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Looper free?
Video Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mugen Player or Video Looper?
Video Looper is rated higher. Mugen Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Video Looper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mugen Player or Video Looper have ads?
Mugen Player shows ads; Video Looper does not.
Which is updated more often, Mugen Player or Video Looper?
Mugen Player ships an update every 5 days, and Video Looper every 4 months. Most recently, Mugen Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and Video Looper on November 3, 2026.

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