# MX Video Player HD vs Videwatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Videwatch at 80% against MX Video Player HD's 20%. Videwatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). MX Video Player HD's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (30K vs 377). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MX Video Player HD is free to download; Videwatch costs $1.99 up front. MX Video Player HD sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Videwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Videwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Video Player HD has 30K ratings behind it against 377, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of MX Video Player HD's written reviews are positive against 80% of Videwatch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Video Player HD | Videwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169/reviews) | **[4.8 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videwatch/id1489041267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 377 |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 164 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gajera Himmatbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373574561) | [Atlum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508897591) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Video Player HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169)

This app is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including HD and Ultra HD. It offers features like gesture controls for volume and brightness, folder browsing, and automatic video selection from your device's storage. Additionally, it includes a music player with MP3 cutting and conversion capabilities.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats (AVI, MP4, MKV, etc.), Plays HD and Ultra HD video files, Integrated music player, MP3 cutter and video to MP3 converter, Gesture controls for volume and brightness, Browse folders directly, Automatic video selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Mac-Weekly_Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| MX Video Player Pro - Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Mac-Monthly_Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| MX Video Player Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Mac-Yearly_Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| MX Player Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| MX Video Player Pro - Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| MX Video Player Pro - Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| MX Video Player Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great video playback
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video thumbnails not displaying
- Inability to play videos on loop
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Subtitle download option
- Horizontal menu layout
- Improved video organization


### Videwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videwatch/id1489041267)

Play videos and audio directly on your Apple Watch, even offline. Organize your media with folders and resume playback from where you left off. Supports various file formats and cloud storage integrations.

**Highlights:** Play videos and audio on Apple Watch, Offline playback support, Organize media with folders, Resume playback from last position, Supports MP4, MOV, M4V, MP3, M4A, and more, Add media from cloud storage and URLs

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well and worth the price
- 🚀 Great video player for Apple Watch
- 🎥 Allows watching videos on Apple Watch
- 💡 Convenient preview on phone
- 🎧 Supports audio playback through watch speakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited video controls (no scrubbing)
- 🔌 Slow video transfer speeds
- 🔍 No option to delete individual videos

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older Apple Watch models
- Video playback sometimes fails to start
- Occasional watch disconnection during video transfer

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and manage video playlists
- Implement auto-play for next video
- Allow video rotation to landscape mode
- Increase volume output from watch speakers
- Integrate with cloud storage services for video uploads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Video Player HD free?

MX Video Player HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Videwatch free?

Videwatch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MX Video Player HD or Videwatch?

Videwatch is rated higher. MX Video Player HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Videwatch averages 4.8 from 377 ratings.

### Do MX Video Player HD or Videwatch have ads?

Neither MX Video Player HD nor Videwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MX Video Player HD or Videwatch?

MX Video Player HD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Videwatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, MX Video Player HD was updated on September 25, 2026 and Videwatch on September 24, 2026.

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