# MX Player vs MX Player

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MX Player at 362K against MX Player's 4.8K. MX Player's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 37%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MX Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and MX Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MX Player against 4.6 for MX Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Player has 362K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of MX Player's written reviews are positive against 58% of MX Player's.

MX Player ships an update monthly, MX Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Player | MX Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (362K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player/id1429703801/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-video-player/id1578866804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **362K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Jatin Maniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578216434) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MX Gold Annual | $1.99 | per year |
| MX Gold Quarterly | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| MX One Quarterly | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| MX One Annual | $60.99 | per year |

**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


### MX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-video-player/id1578866804)

Play all your videos in various formats with this powerful player. It offers advanced playback controls, subtitle support, and easy file synchronization with your computer. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats (MKV, AVI, MP4, etc.), Multi-track audio and subtitle support, Gesture controls for volume, brightness, and seeking, Playback speed control, Screenshot capture from videos, File synchronization with computer via iTunes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Best video player
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Plays ads and freezes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Boring ads
- 🔋 New design is bad

**Reported bugs**

- Version issues
- Errors in previous version

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete movies from the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Player free?

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

### Is MX Player free?

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

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

MX Player is rated higher. MX Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 362K ratings, while MX Player averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

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

MX Player ships an update monthly, and MX Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, MX Player was updated on October 18, 2026 and MX Player on October 16, 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.*