OVPlayer vs BG Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.)
BG Play
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BG Play - Background Video Player Play videos in the background while using other apps. FEATURES: โข Background playback โข Audio only mode โข Sleep timer โข Folders & playlists โข Import from Files/Photos โข Video trimming Great for music, podcasts, lectures, and nature sounds. Terms of Use: https://github.com/fp9b4rz29d-rgb/backgroundplayer-support#terms-of-use
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | OVPlayer | BG Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WAZAnauts LLC | Kano Nishida |
In-app purchases
OVPlayer
- Remove Ads$8.99
BG Play
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$14.991 Year









