MuxPlayer vs Dongled
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MuxPlayer
This utility app allows users to play both online and local video files. For local content, files can be transferred via iTunes. It offers a straightforward playback experience.
- Online video playback
- Local video playback
- iTunes file transfer
- Simple interface
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A simple but powerful player. Use the player to watch online and local videos, if you want to play local video, use iTunes to transfer files to your phone. enjoy it and welcome to give us suggestions on Apple Store,thank you!
Dongled
This utility app transforms your USB-C enabled iPad into a wired video monitor using a UVC capture card. It offers low-latency, real-time streaming for cameras and game consoles, adapting dynamically to various resolutions and frame rates.
- Real-time UVC video and audio streaming
- Low latency wired connection
- Dynamic resolution and frame rate adaptation
- Fullscreen display for cameras and consoles
- Open-source and free to use
- No ads or data collection
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Dongled: Seamless UVC Video Streaming This app requires a USB-C enabled iPad and UVC capture card or dongle to function. Dongled brings straightforward USB-C video and audio streaming to your device, with a UVC capture card Dongled turns your display into a full screen wired video monitor. Key Features: ◎ No Ads: Dongled is a free app, does not use or collect your data, and all the audio and HD visual monitoring functions are free. ◎ Open Source: The app source code is free and open to anyone under the permissive MIT license. ◎ Super Lightweight: A responsive user experience focused on one task, Dongled is designed as a plug and play app, no interface needed. ◎ Low Latency: Dongled was built around a core goal of achieving minimal latency, experience quicker response times and higher refresh rates vs wireless connections. ◎ Real-time Monitoring: Connect to USB-C camera sources for both video and, on supported devices, 1 or 2 channel audio playback via speakers or Bluetooth. ◎ Dynamic Adaptation: Dongled auto-adjusts to various resolutions and frame rates. The app uses the aspect ratios and resolutions set by your hardware. Dongled lets you connect game consoles or cameras directly to your USB-C device for fullscreen gaming, enhanced resolution, and seamless camera monitoring—no wireless setup or extra configuration needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dongled at 4.6 against MuxPlayer's 4.4. Dongled also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 80%). MuxPlayer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dongled holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MuxPlayer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dongled's.
| Parameter | MuxPlayer | Dongled |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) | 4.6 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LIM SOON TIONG | Oddforms Design LLC |
Customer experience
MuxPlayer
Dongled
In-app purchases
MuxPlayer
No in-app purchases
Dongled
No in-app purchases
