# MuxPlayer vs Dongled

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MuxPlayer | Dongled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxplayer/id1618031539/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dongled/id6465788521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIM SOON TIONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618031541) | [Oddforms Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706746707) |

## What reviewers say

### MuxPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxplayer/id1618031539)

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.

**Highlights:** Online video playback, Local video playback, iTunes file transfer, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dongled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dongled/id6465788521)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MuxPlayer free?

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

### Is Dongled free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MuxPlayer or Dongled?

Dongled is rated higher. MuxPlayer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Dongled averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do MuxPlayer or Dongled have ads?

Neither MuxPlayer nor Dongled shows ads.

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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.*