# MX Video Player HD vs Video Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Lite at 65% against MX Video Player HD's 20%. Video Lite also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MX Video Player HD sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Video Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Lite has 168K ratings behind it against 30K, 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 65% of Video Lite's.

MX Video Player HD ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Lite fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Video Player HD | Video Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169/reviews) | **[4.8 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30K | **168K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 164 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gajera Himmatbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373574561) | [Video Lite, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599778221) |

## 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


### Video Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides a unified browsing experience for video platforms, offering features like Chromecast support and picture-in-picture mode. Enjoy a native app feel with added conveniences such as dark mode and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** All-in-one video browser, Chromecast support on iOS, Picture-in-picture mode, Dark mode, Sleep timer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Ad-free experience
- 🔒 Background playback
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Reasonable subscription cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
- 💩 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔇 Audio issues with video playback

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist loading issues
- Inconsistent enhanced player behavior
- Chromecast connectivity problems
- Captions not working as expected
- Video quality locked at low resolutions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video quality options
- Implement a way to move bookmarks between folders
- Add a notification bell for new uploads from subscribed channels
- Allow editing of comments after posting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Video Player HD free?

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

### Is Video Lite free?

Video Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Video Lite is rated higher. MX Video Player HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Video Lite averages 4.8 from 168K ratings.

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

Neither MX Video Player HD nor Video Lite shows ads.

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

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