# MX Player vs Video Player

The clearest difference is ads: Video Player at none against MX Player's shown. Video Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (53% vs 37%). MX Player's advantage is ratings volume (362K vs 751). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MX Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Video Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MX Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Player has 362K ratings behind it against 751, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of MX Player's written reviews are positive against 53% of Video Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MX Player ships an update monthly, Video Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Player | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (362K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player/id1429703801/reviews)** | [4.4 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-all-in-one/id1549535491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **362K** | 751 |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews | **52.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 105 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player/id1429703801)

Stream a vast library of web series, movies, and music videos across multiple languages. Enjoy ad-free viewing with a subscription, download content for offline playback, and personalize your experience with language filters and subtitle gestures.

**Highlights:** Ad-free streaming with subscription, Offline video downloads, Personalized language content, Gesture controls for playback, Background music playback, Watchlist creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MX Gold Annual | $1.99 | per year |
| MX Gold Quarterly | $3.49 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Best movie and series app
- 👍 Good quality content
- 🚀 Fast and efficient streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads, even for paid subscribers
- ⏱️ Slow loading and buffering issues
- 🔒 Restricted content access in certain regions
- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sound goes away after 30 seconds
- Unable to stream to TV after recent update
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Support for VPN and cross-country access
- Dedicated app for iPad with optimized layout
- Improved search and navigation features
- Reduce ads for paid subscribers


### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-all-in-one/id1549535491)

This app is a comprehensive media player supporting a vast array of video and audio formats, including 4K playback. It offers advanced playback controls, editing tools, and network streaming capabilities, all within an organized media library. An optional subscription unlocks premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Supports MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, and more, 4K and Full HD playback, Subtitle and external audio track support, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, Video editing tools (trim, mute, loop, reverse), Network stream playback (MP4, M3U, M3U8), Organized media library and file management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Player with IPTV and Cast | $14.99 | per year |
| Video Player Remove Ads | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Plays various video formats
- 💡 Good video playback options
- 👍 Convenient file transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of folder management
- 📺 Aspect ratio issues on external displays
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updating to ad-free version
- Inability to play local videos from iPhone files
- Landscape mode not working on iOS 16
- Syncing subtitles not working

**Requested features**

- Add playlist and folder management options
- Improve subtitle and audio track handling
- Provide a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Player free?

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

### Is Video Player free?

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

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

MX Player is rated higher. MX Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 362K ratings, while Video Player averages 4.4 from 751 ratings.

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

MX Player shows ads; Video Player does not.

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

MX Player ships an update monthly, and Video Player weekly. Most recently, MX Player was updated on November 12, 2026 and Video Player on November 11, 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.*