Comparison

MX Video Player vs RealPlayer

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

Head to head
About

MX Video Player

This app is a high-performance video player and media toolkit for iOS. It supports all video formats, offers HD and 4K playback, and includes powerful editing, conversion, and audio extraction tools. Organize your video library with ease and enjoy a smooth, customizable viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Plays all video formats
  • HD and 4K playback
  • Video to MP3 extraction
  • Video editing tools
  • Video format conversion
  • Reverse video playback
  • Video compression
Features
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MX Video Player HD – All Format Video Player & Media Toolkit MX Video Player HD is a complete, high-performance video player and media converter designed for iOS. It plays all your videos in high-definition, supports every popular video format, and gives you powerful tools like video editing, audio extraction, video reverse, and much more – all in one fast and easy-to-use app. Whether you're watching downloaded movies, managing your personal video collection, or converting clips for social sharing, MX Video Player HD offers unmatched control and smooth playback with zero quality loss. All-in-One Video Tools: - Video Converter: Convert between formats like MKV to MP4, AVI to MOV, and more. - Video to MP3: Extract audio from any video in high-quality MP3 format. - Reverse Video: Create fun or creative reversed playback videos easily. - Video Editor: Trim, cut, and merge videos with simple tools for quick edits. - Compress Video: Reduce file size while maintaining quality – perfect for sharing. Smart Video Player Features: - Supports ALL formats: MP4, AVI, MKV, 3GP, FLV, MOV, WMV, MPG, TS, RMVB, etc. - Full HD and Ultra HD (4K) playback without buffering - Automatically scans all videos from device and SD card - Organizes videos in folders for easy access - Lock screen feature to prevent accidental touches while watching - Swipe controls to increase/decrease volume, brightness, and seek position - Options to change aspect ratio, zoom mode, and auto-rotation - Quick load and resume playback where you left off Extra Highlights: Fast video loading and smart gesture support Lightweight and smooth performance, optimized for iPhone and iPad View videos by folder, format, or custom list Privacy protection with screen lock and app lock features Simple and beautiful UI for a great viewing experience Bonus Entertainment: MX Video Player also brings you popular Bollywood movies, and action films directly in the app. Watch, organize, and enjoy HD content on the go. Whether you're at home or traveling, MX Video Player is your entertainment companion — powerful, reliable, and built for all types of users. Subscription Info: Subscribe to unlock premium features: Video Converter, MP3 Extractor, Editor tools, and more Choose from weekly, monthly, or yearly plans Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before end of billing period Manage subscriptions in iTunes Account Settings [Terms of Use] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/terms_mxhd.html [Privacy Policy] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/policy_mxhd.html MX Video Player HD is your all-in-one tool for watching, editing, and converting videos on iOS. Download now and experience the ultimate media player app – free and powerful.

About

RealPlayer

Seamlessly sync and transfer videos between your phone and PC. This media player, downloader, and streamer allows you to cast videos to your TV, access your PC library remotely, and watch content offline. Back up your media to the cloud for access on any device.

Highlights
  • Sync videos between phone and PC
  • Remote PC library access
  • Stream videos from PC or cloud
  • Offline video playback
  • Cast videos to TV (Chromecast/AirPlay)
  • Cloud backup for videos
Features
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Sync downloads between your phone and your PC and vice versa. Save videos on your phone to your computer seamlessly. Or transfer those downloaded videos on your PC to your phone in one click.   RealPlayer Mobile is a fantastic media player, downloader, and streamer for all video lovers, and continues to be the must-have companion for PC users of RealPlayer! • Cast any video from your phone to the big screen with Chromecast or AirPlay. • Access your RealPlayer PC library from anywhere with secure remote access. • Stream videos from your PC or RealPlayer Cloud. • Sync videos to watch them offline when on the road. • Back-up your videos to the RealPlayer Cloud, and access them from any device. To get started simply sign-in with the same credentials on your device and PC, and you are on your way! RealPlayer mobile offers in-app subscription options to stream off-device content, get 25GB cloud storage, simultaneous and unlimited speed PC downloads from thousands of sites, remote access, library duplicate removal, DVD burning and more. Subscription prices vary from $4.99 to $2.99 per month and can be canceled at any time. Now available in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German and Chinese! Terms of Service - https://realnetworks.com/terms Have feedback? Or feature suggestions? Ping us at realplayermobile@realnetworks.com. We care about all submissions.

Screenshots

MX Video Player4 screens
RealPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RealPlayer at 50% against MX Video Player's 23%. RealPlayer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. MX Video Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and RealPlayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MX Video Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of RealPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Video Player ships an update every 2 months, RealPlayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MX Video Player versus RealPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX Video PlayerRealPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.8K ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGajera HimmatbhaiRealNetworks LLC

Customer experience

MX Video Player

All ratings3,774 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative72.1%

RealPlayer

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative41.3%

User reviews

MX Video Player

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent video player
  • 👍 Nice and easy to use
  • 🤩 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🚫 Can't play local videos

RealPlayer

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent platform for live streaming
  • 👍 Consistent and continuous performance
  • 🥰 Amazing app for syncing videos and photos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🤔 Confusing free vs paid options
  • 🚫 Incompatible with iOS devices

Bugs and requests

MX Video Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not playing
  • Scrolling issues
  • Audio-video sync problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Subtitle support
  • Playback speed control
  • Network file sharing access

RealPlayer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Downloading issues on iOS devices
  • Unable to sign in on mobile devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to change video aspect ratio and crop
  • Support for offline viewing on mobile devices
  • Integration with popular platforms like TikTok

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MX Video Player

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly Offer Pro1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
5 purchases

RealPlayer

Subscriptions5
  • RealPlayer Mobile Premium$2.991 Month
  • RealPlayer Mobile Premium$4.991 Month
  • RealPlayer Mobile Premium$23.991 Year
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  • RealPlayer Mobile Premium$47.991 Year
  • RealPlayer Mobile Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is MX Video Player free?
MX Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RealPlayer free?
RealPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MX Video Player or RealPlayer?
RealPlayer is rated higher. MX Video Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while RealPlayer averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do MX Video Player or RealPlayer have ads?
Neither MX Video Player nor RealPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX Video Player or RealPlayer?
MX Video Player ships an update every 2 months, and RealPlayer every 2 weeks. Most recently, MX Video Player was updated on October 20, 2026 and RealPlayer on October 21, 2026.

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