Comparison

MX Player vs PikDay

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

Head to head
About

MX Player

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
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MX Player: All Media Player is an excellent media player. Enjoy the audio and video files with all of the features such as play, pause, list creation, saving, and shortening by title, artist, album, and so on. MX Player: All Media Player is intended to improve the user experience when listening to and watching videos. MX Player: All Media Player-mp3 music app supports Next, Previous, Rewind, Pause, Fast Forward, and a Queue of songs. MX Player: All Media video player HD is used to play all videos in all formats. HD is used to play different types of video formats like AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4, WMV, RMVB, FLAC, 3GP, M4V, MKV, TS, MPG, FLV, etc. MX Player: All Media video player On startup, it automatically scans and displays all your videos from your phone. Using the MX Player: All Media video player, you can play your high-resolution HD movies without any quality loss. It is the most powerful and easy-to-use player that supports almost all types of video. Video Player HD is a really good app to control your video volume and brightness without any quality loss. It is the most powerful and easy-to-use player that supports almost all types of video. Max video player is a really good app to control your video volume and brightness. It supports auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments, and gestures to control volume, brightness, and seeking. MX Player: All Media Show new web series and new action movies. Max Player HD displays the most recent shows, action movies such as Bollywood, and all of the most popular web series. Max Player downloads various video formats. Enjoy every moment of watching any video. Max Player High Quality supports all video formats, including ultra HD video files, and plays them within high-definition videos. Max Player Video is the best HD video player for iOS tablets and phones. Max Player Full is the best player for showing videos and movies in HD. ▶ Max Player HD Key Features lists all video files. ▶ Max player HD gets video directly from an SD card. ▶ Supports high-resolution HD video movies. ▶ Supports all popular video codec formats. ▶ Max Player HD searches all videos on your phone automatically. ▶ Swipe control for volume, brightness, and seeking ▶ You can lock and unlock the screen by pressing the icon. ▶ Displays Videos in Specific Folders ▶ Gesture Controls to Increase/Decrease Volume, Seek video Backwards or Forward. ▶ Supports auto-rotation and aspect-ratio adjustments. ▶ Plays all formats of videos. ▶ Video zoom options (aspect, full, custom) => Lock your screen when a video is playing. Search your favorite mp3 songs enjoy, listen, share this awesome app ▶ Developer's comment MX Player: All Media Player is the most complete video player. We listen to your feedback and develop it. Please give us many feature requests and feedback.

About

PikDay

Features
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Transform how you plan and attend events Pikday is your all-in-one event management platform that makes organizing and attending events seamless, whether you're hosting an intimate birthday party or a large-scale conference. FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS Create & Publish Events • Set up in-person or virtual events in minutes • Add event details, location, cover images, and capacity limits • Choose from categories: Music, Conferences, Weddings, Celebrations, and more • Share beautiful event pages with rich previews on social media Manage Attendees Effortlessly • Track RSVPs in real-time with attendee lists • Allow guests to bring plus-ones • Send WhatsApp invitations directly from the app • Export attendee data for your records Smart Check-In System • QR code, unique code, or combo check-in options • Real-time check-in statistics and progress tracking • Delegate scanning to security and staff members • Instant confirmation when attendees arrive Delegate with Confidence • Assign team members as admins, moderators, or security • Control access levels per event • Staff receive instant notifications about their assignments • Everyone stays in sync with push notifications Powerful Analytics • View registration and check-in rates • Track hourly attendance patterns • Monitor revenue from ticket sales • Make data-driven decisions for future events FOR ATTENDEES Discover Events • Browse public events by category, location, or date • Find virtual and in-person experiences • Get all the details before you RSVP RSVP Made Simple • One-tap event registration • Add plus-ones when allowed • Instant confirmation with QR code • Calendar invites sent automatically Never Miss an Event • Your QR code delivered via email • Download and save for offline access • Unique check-in codes as backup • Quick check-in at the door Stay Updated • Push notifications for event updates • Email confirmations with all details • Manage all your RSVPs in one place • View your attendance history KEY FEATURES Dual payment support (Stripe & Paystack) Google Sign-In for quick access Rich event pages with OG meta tags Tiered pricing based on event capacity WhatsApp invitation integration Calendar (.ics) file generation Profile management with avatars Staff role assignments per event Multi-device push notifications Offline QR code support Event sharing via social media Real-time capacity tracking WHO IT'S FOR • Corporate event planners organizing conferences and seminars • Wedding planners managing guest lists and check-ins • Party hosts tracking RSVPs and attendance • Community organizers running meetups and workshops • Artists and performers managing concert attendance • Virtual event hosts conducting webinars and online gatherings YOUR EVENTS, SIMPLIFIED Whether you're attending a friend's wedding or organizing a 500-person conference, Pikday gives you the tools to make every event a success. No more spreadsheets, no more confusion—just smooth event management from start to finish. Download Pikday today and experience the future of event management.

Screenshots

MX Player4 screens
PikDay1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PikDay at none against MX Player's shown. MX Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MX Player versus PikDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX PlayerPikDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGabriel Stevenxlyst Ballot

Bugs and requests

MX Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video player not working
  • Can't play local media files
  • App keeps crashing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add background play option
  • Add repeat button

PikDay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MX Player

No in-app purchases

None

PikDay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PikDay free?
PikDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MX Player or PikDay have ads?
MX Player shows ads; PikDay does not.

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