# X vs Magnetic Cat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Magnetic Cat's 2. X also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). Magnetic Cat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnetic Cat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for X against 2.3 for Magnetic Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

X ships an update every 3 weeks, Magnetic Cat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Magnetic Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file/id1367378479/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetic-cat/id6472706932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [长江 卫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517587703) | [玉君 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604322933) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file/id1367378479)

A versatile media player and file manager supporting all formats without transcoding. Enjoy online playback with floating windows, adjustable speeds, and screen casting. It also offers a private space for secure storage of sensitive files.

**Highlights:** Supports all media formats, No transcoding required, Online playback with floating window, Adjustable playback speed, Screen casting support, Private space for secure storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magnetic Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetic-cat/id6472706932)

Securely manage and enhance your videos and images with robust encryption, denoising, format conversion, and editing tools. Keep your media private and polished.

**Highlights:** Media encryption for privacy, Video denoising for quality, Format conversion, Image processing and editing, Secure media management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Magnetic Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Magnetic Cat?

Magnetic Cat is rated higher. X averages 2.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Magnetic Cat averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do X or Magnetic Cat have ads?

X shows ads; Magnetic Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Magnetic Cat?

X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magnetic Cat every 3 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magnetic Cat on October 7, 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.*