Cloud Video Player vs MX Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
MX Player
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.
- 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
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Video Player is support all types of video format like MKV,AVI,MP4,3GP,MPEG. It allows file synchronization with your Computer(iTunes),iCloud Drive. - Connect your device to iTunes and select your device. Select "File Sharing" on the left side menu of iTunes and look for "MXPlayer" to transfer files. Video Player show and Play all video from Your Gallery(Photos). Features: - Supports all video format - Player has support for multi-track audio and subtitle - It supports auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments and gestures to control volume, brightness and seeking. - Playback speed control - Easy screen brightness and volume control - You can take screenshot from video - Lock Your Application Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chief-cheque-627.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-11a6adfdb37481e0ac52d0f26dc933cd
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MX Player at 4.6 against Cloud Video Player's 3.7. MX Player also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 31%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 54). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Cloud Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
MX Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Player has 4.9K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Cloud Video Player's written reviews are positive against 57% of MX Player's.
Cloud Video Player ships an update every 4 months, MX Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud Video Player | MX Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (54 ratings) | 4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 4.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 莹 李 | Jatin Maniya |
Customer experience
Cloud Video Player
MX Player
Bugs and requests
Cloud Video Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MX Player
Reported bugs
2 issues- Version issues
- Errors in previous version
Requested features
1 request- Ability to delete movies from the app
In-app purchases
Cloud Video Player
- Remove ads$0.99
MX Player
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$16.991 Year
- Remove Ads$49.99
