# Cloud Video Player vs LocalPlayer

The clearest difference is ads: LocalPlayer at none against Cloud Video Player's shown. LocalPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Cloud Video Player's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LocalPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Cloud Video Player against 3.7 for LocalPlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Video Player has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Cloud Video Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of LocalPlayer's.

Cloud Video Player ships an update every 4 months, LocalPlayer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Video Player | LocalPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-video-player-offline/id1469710001/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localplayer-video-player/id6774151977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [莹 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/916322092) | [利龙 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649262253) |

## 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 |


### LocalPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localplayer-video-player/id6774151977)

Easily play videos stored in your device's photo library. Browse your local video collection with clear thumbnails and details, then enjoy seamless playback with adjustable speeds and seeking.

**Highlights:** Play videos from photo library, Browse local video library, Adjustable playback speeds, Drag to seek, Resume playback, Picture in Picture support, Filter by duration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalPlayer Pro – Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Video Player free?

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

### Is LocalPlayer free?

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

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

Cloud Video Player is rated higher. Cloud Video Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while LocalPlayer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Cloud Video Player shows ads; LocalPlayer does not.

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

Cloud Video Player ships an update every 4 months, and LocalPlayer every 4 days. Most recently, Cloud Video Player was updated on October 29, 2026 and LocalPlayer on October 31, 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.*