# Cloud Video Player vs MX Player

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Video Player | MX Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-video-player-offline/id1469710001/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-video-player/id1578866804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [莹 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/916322092) | [Jatin Maniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578216434) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-video-player-offline/id1469710001)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### MX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-video-player/id1578866804)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Best video player
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Plays ads and freezes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Boring ads
- 🔋 New design is bad

**Reported bugs**

- Version issues
- Errors in previous version

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete movies from the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Video Player free?

Cloud Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MX Player free?

MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Video Player or MX Player?

MX Player is rated higher. Cloud Video Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while MX Player averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Cloud Video Player or MX Player have ads?

Both Cloud Video Player and MX Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Video Player or MX Player?

Cloud Video Player ships an update every 4 months, and MX Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Video Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and MX Player on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*