Comparison

PViewer vs MVPlayer.app

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PViewer

Experience high-resolution 360-degree videos with unique data compression. Play back ultra-high resolutions up to 16K and enjoy realistic VR180 3D panorama videos.

Highlights
  • High-resolution 360-degree video playback
  • Unique data compression process
  • Supports up to 16K resolution
  • VR180 3D panorama video compatibility
  • Seamless streaming from Picam360 Park
Features
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"Want to play high resolution 3D videos more easily." Have you ever felt that the quality of the 360-degree videos available on the web is rough? PViewer is an application that allows you to enjoy high-resolution 360-degree videos with its unique data compression process. You can enjoy the 360-degree videos that are available on Picam360 Park, the video streaming service for 360-degree videos, and are viewed around the world. *** Panorama 16K support *** High-resolution 360-degree video can be played back at ultra-high resolutions of up to 16K, which has been difficult to achieve with conventional delivery methods at typical network speeds. *** 3D Panorama Video *** Compatible with the 3D panorama video standard "VR180". Experience realistic video unlike any other 3D camera you've ever seen.

About

MVPlayer.app

Play simple, spatial, 180°, and 360° videos directly from your device or a URL. Supports HEVC and MV-HEVC formats for an immersive viewing experience. Offers a free trial of premium features with an optional one-time purchase for full access.

Highlights
  • Play spatial and regular videos
  • Supports 180° and 360° formats
  • Direct playback from Files, Library, or URL
  • HEVC and MV-HEVC format support
  • Free trial of premium features
  • One-time in-app purchase for full access
Features
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Step into immersive video. MVPlayer is the focused, native player for stereoscopic 3D, 180° and 360° video — and the immersive video format — on every Apple device you own. Free, no ads, no tracking. ONE PLAYER. EVERY IMMERSIVE FORMAT. • Stereoscopic 3D: MV-HEVC with proper projection and depth, natively on compatible immersive headsets. • 180° and 360° video: equirectangular and half-sphere, in flat 2D (HEVC) or stereoscopic 3D (MV-HEVC). • The immersive video format: native playback, no conversion required. Just open and play. • Files, library or URL: open from Files, your Photos library, or any HTTP/HLS streaming URL. On the Mac, drop a video on the window. A PLAYER THAT GETS OUT OF THE WAY A modern translucent design: close and volume at the top, play controls in the middle, the timeline below. AirPlay and Picture in Picture are one tap away. On iPhone, iPad and Mac, drag to look around a 180° or 360° video. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO • Fold it like a laptop: the picture stays upright and the controls move to the half lying flat, over a reflection of your video. The more you close it, the further the reflection reaches. • Hold it like a book: the video spans both pages, with a controller on each. • Close it: keep watching on the cover display. FULL ACCESS, ONE OPTIONAL PURCHASE • Kiosk-grade demo lock: lock the screen with a password so your event and trade-show demos can't be exited or tampered with. • Head tracking, for fun: on iPhone, iPad and Mac, a playful experience while attendees wait for the headset. Try both free for 20 seconds. Pay once, own forever: no subscription, all future updates included. LAUNCH FROM ANY LINK Open a video from any link with the mvplayer:// x-callback-url scheme. Questions? support@mvplayer.app Terms and privacy: https://mvplayer.app/terms.html

Screenshots

PViewer3 screens
MVPlayer.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MVPlayer.app at 50% against PViewer's 0%. MVPlayer.app also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). PViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MVPlayer.app sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PViewer ships an update every 4 months, MVPlayer.app every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 3 level
PViewer versus MVPlayer.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPViewerMVPlayer.app
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPicam360 Inc.Morin Innovation

Customer experience

PViewer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MVPlayer.app

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PViewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MVPlayer.app

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is PViewer free?
PViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MVPlayer.app free?
MVPlayer.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PViewer or MVPlayer.app have ads?
Neither PViewer nor MVPlayer.app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PViewer or MVPlayer.app?
PViewer ships an update every 4 months, and MVPlayer.app every 6 weeks. Most recently, PViewer was updated on November 3, 2026 and MVPlayer.app on November 4, 2026.

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