Comparison

OVPlayer vs ReelBox

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

ReelBox

Features
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ReelBox: Save Studio helps you keep your personal and permitted video files organized in a simple offline library. Build a local video vault, import clips you choose, sort them into folders, and play them back with clean controls designed for everyday use. KEY FEATURES - Add videos from Photos or Files - Organize items into folders such as Watch Later, Reels, Stories, Funny, Nature, and Sports - Search and sort your saved library - Play videos offline with background playback support - Use playback controls for back 10, forward 10, sound, loop, and speed - Keep your library local and easy to manage DESIGNED FOR PERMITTED MEDIA ReelBox is intended for videos you own, created yourself, or have permission to save and manage. The app does not provide access to copyrighted content, does not bypass digital rights management, and does not support restricted, subscription-based, or paywalled media. PRIVACY FIRST Your library is built from items you choose. ReelBox uses Photos, Files, and Camera permissions only when you select those actions. Download ReelBox: Save Studio and organize your offline video library.

Screenshots

OVPlayer4 screens
ReelBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReelBox at none against OVPlayer's 1. ReelBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). OVPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price 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. ReelBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
OVPlayer versus ReelBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOVPlayerReelBox
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAZAnauts LLCOrionEdge Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OVPlayer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$8.99
None

ReelBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OVPlayer free?
OVPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReelBox free?
ReelBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OVPlayer or ReelBox have ads?
OVPlayer shows ads; ReelBox does not.

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