Comparison

Liquid Player vs Cloud Video Player

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

Head to head
About

Liquid Player

This video player supports all major formats and allows you to save videos for offline viewing. It features on-tap subtitle translation, gesture controls, and Chromecast support. Ideal for language learners and anyone who wants a versatile, ad-free viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Supports all major video formats
  • Save videos for offline playback
  • On-tap subtitle translation
  • Gesture controls for playback
  • Watch and cache online videos
  • Chromecast support
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Liquid Player is a simple and user-friendly video player that supports all video formats. Save videos to your phone and watch them anytime, anywhere. • Supports major formats: mkv, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mpeg, and more. • Audio track and subtitle selection. • Watch videos from the internet (YouTube, TEDx, etc.) and search for videos via the browser. • Load videos from the internet to watch later offline. • Ad-free. • Enhanced privacy! Option to disable app analytics. • Gesture control (rewind, brightness and volume adjustment, subtitle scrubbing). • Subtitle and text translation on tap. • Offline translator from English to Russian. • File transfer over WiFi from computer. • Chromecast support. One of the main features is the on-tap subtitle translation. This video player is ideal for those learning new languages. A great addition for those studying languages through Duolingo, Lingualeo, EWA, Skyeng, Puzzle English, Busuu, Cake, and others. Watch online videos or cache them using the built-in browser. Works with all sites: Youtube, etc. Privacy Policy: https://alexandrgraschenkov.github.io/LiPlayerOpen/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://alexandrgraschenkov.github.io/LiPlayerOpen/terms-and-conditions.pdf

About

Cloud Video Player

This app allows you to store and play videos locally or from cloud services without an internet connection. It supports a wide range of video formats and offers intuitive gesture controls for playback and volume adjustments.

Highlights
  • Import videos via WiFi transfer
  • Download from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
  • Supports AVI, FLV, MKV, MP4, MOV and more
  • Gesture controls for brightness and volume
  • Fast forward/backward playback gestures
  • Full-screen locking
Features
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Your videos, ready offline. Cloud Video brings your personal video collection to iPhone and iPad. Import your files, organize your library, and watch downloaded videos without an internet connection. WATCH YOUR WAY • Play MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more. Compatibility depends on the file and codec. • Adjust playback speed and aspect ratio, and resume where you left off. • Import SRT and ASS text subtitles and adjust their size and timing. BRING YOUR VIDEOS • Import from Files, iCloud Drive, or Photos. • Transfer over Wi-Fi from a computer, or use file sharing with Finder, Apple Devices, or iTunes. • Choose files with the official Google Drive picker, or browse and download from Dropbox, OneDrive, and MEGA. KEEP THINGS ORGANIZED • Create folders, search your library, and rename or move files. • Sort your collection, drag to set a custom order, and pin important items. • Revisit recently watched videos in Watch History. • Choose light or dark appearance and personalize your theme colors. Cloud Video does not provide movies or other video content. Cloud services require an account and an internet connection. An optional in-app purchase removes ads.

Screenshots

Liquid Player4 screens
Cloud Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liquid Player at 78% against Cloud Video Player's 31%. Liquid Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Liquid Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cloud Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liquid Player holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Liquid Player's written reviews are positive against 31% of Cloud Video Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liquid Player ships an update weekly, Cloud Video Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Liquid Player versus Cloud Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiquid PlayerCloud Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (67 ratings) — better3.7 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better31.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better54
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB85 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperAlexandr Graschenkov莹 李

Customer experience

Liquid Player

All ratings67 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.5%

Cloud Video Player

All ratings53 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative62.1%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Liquid Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Monthly Pro$0.99
  • Forever Pro$19.99
  • Forever$39.99
1 purchases

Cloud Video Player

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Liquid Player free?
Liquid Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Video Player free?
Cloud Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liquid Player or Cloud Video Player?
Liquid Player is rated higher. Liquid Player averages 4.1 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Cloud Video Player averages 3.7 from 54 ratings.
Do Liquid Player or Cloud Video Player have ads?
Cloud Video Player shows ads; Liquid Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Liquid Player or Cloud Video Player?
Liquid Player ships an update weekly, and Cloud Video Player every 4 months. Most recently, Liquid Player was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cloud Video Player on November 3, 2026.

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