Comparison

OVPlayer vs BG Play

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

Head to head
About

OVPlayer

Play videos stored on your device with this simple, ad-free player. Import videos from cloud storage like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Enjoy background playback and password-protected playlists for privacy.

Highlights
  • Import videos from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive
  • Intuitive swipe controls for next/previous video
  • Remembers volume settings per video
  • Password-protected video playlists
  • Background audio playback
  • Filter and sort playlists
  • Playlists in sequence or random order
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This is a video player that allows continuous playback of locally-stored videos. While extremely simple and free of extraneous features, it has been carefully designed to allow stress-free operation.It also supports background playback. Functions and features: - Videos can be imported from files shared through iCloud Drive and iTunes. Using iTunes file sharing, even large videos can be quickly imported. - Videos can also be imported from Dropbox and Google Drive if these are used. - Switch to the previous or next video by swiping the screen left or right. This allows users to intuitively switch between videos. - The player remembers the volume settings for each video, enabling users to switch between different volume levels when using continuous playback. - Video playlist can be password-protected. This is perfect for videos that users do not want others to see. - Full screen ads are not shown while using the app, allowing users to enjoy a comfortable experience free from interruptions. - Audio-only files can also be played. In this case, the screen displays the name of the file while it is being played. - Playlist can be freely filtered and sorted. - Playlist can be played in sequence or in random order. - Playback is possible in the background. (In the background, only audio is played.)

About

BG Play

Features
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BG Play - Background Video Player Play videos in the background while using other apps. FEATURES: โ€ข Background playback โ€ข Audio only mode โ€ข Sleep timer โ€ข Folders & playlists โ€ข Import from Files/Photos โ€ข Video trimming Great for music, podcasts, lectures, and nature sounds. Terms of Use: https://github.com/fp9b4rz29d-rgb/backgroundplayer-support#terms-of-use

Screenshots

OVPlayer4 screens
BG Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BG Play at every 2 days against OVPlayer's every 8 months. OVPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. OVPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BG Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OVPlayer ships an update every 8 months, BG Play every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
OVPlayer versus BG Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOVPlayerBG Play
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAZAnauts LLCKano Nishida

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OVPlayer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$8.99
2 purchases

BG Play

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is OVPlayer free?
OVPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BG Play free?
BG Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OVPlayer or BG Play have ads?
Both OVPlayer and BG Play show ads.
Which is updated more often, OVPlayer or BG Play?
OVPlayer ships an update every 8 months, and BG Play every 2 days. Most recently, OVPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and BG Play on October 28, 2026.

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