# MX Player vs LALA Stories

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LALA Stories at 63% against MX Player's 16%. LALA Stories also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). MX Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (14K vs 26). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LALA Stories sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MX Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

LALA Stories holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Player has 14K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MX Player's written reviews are positive against 63% of LALA Stories's.

MX Player ships an update every 14 months, LALA Stories every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Player | LALA Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-all-media-player/id1594318832/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lala-stories/id1620512912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Steven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579880129) | [FUNFEED GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620512914) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-all-media-player/id1594318832)

This app plays all audio and video file formats, including HD and ultra HD. It automatically scans your device for media, offers gesture controls for volume and brightness, and supports features like playlists and screen locking. Enjoy your favorite movies and music with enhanced playback.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats, Automatic media scanning, Gesture controls for volume and brightness, Playlist creation, Supports HD and ultra HD playback, Screen locking feature

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful application
- 🚀 Great video player

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Ads are out of control
- 🤯 Bombarded with ads
- 😡 Too many ads
- 😠 Ads overpower the app
- 🤖 Feels like a junk app

**Reported bugs**

- Video player not working
- Can't play local media files
- App keeps crashing

**Requested features**

- Add background play option
- Add repeat button


### LALA Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lala-stories/id1620512912)

This app offers a collection of engaging bedtime stories for children, narrated by professional voice actors. It aims to promote literacy and language development through interactive tales that encourage imagination and good habits. New stories are added nightly to ensure a fresh experience for young listeners.

**Highlights:** Wide selection of classic and modern stories, Professional voice actor narration, Interactive elements and puzzles, Promotes literacy and language development, New stories uploaded nightly, Multi-language support (English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 month plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Year Plan | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Player free?

MX Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LALA Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MX Player or LALA Stories?

LALA Stories is rated higher. MX Player averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while LALA Stories averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do MX Player or LALA Stories have ads?

MX Player shows ads; LALA Stories does not.

### Which is updated more often, MX Player or LALA Stories?

MX Player ships an update every 14 months, and LALA Stories every 5 weeks. Most recently, MX Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and LALA Stories on October 30, 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.*