Comparison

FxFiles vs Media Player & Casting

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

Head to head
About

FxFiles

Features
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FxFiles is a privacy-first file manager and cloud backup app that puts you in complete control of your data. With military-grade encryption and decentralized storage, your photos, videos, and documents stay private - always. - SECURE CLOUD BACKUP • End-to-end encryption - files are encrypted before leaving your device • Zero-knowledge architecture - only you can access your data • Automatic backup for photos, videos, and audio • Sync across all your devices securely POWERFUL FILE MANAGER • Browse and organize photos, videos, audio, and documents • Smart categories for quick access to your media • Face recognition to find photos of people you care about • Search files instantly across your library BUILT-IN MEDIA PLAYER • Full-featured audio player with background playback • Create and manage playlists • Lock screen controls and notifications • Audio equalizer for the perfect sound PRIVATE FILE SHARING • Share files with password protection • Set expiration dates on shared links • Control who can view or download • Revoke access anytime DECENTRALIZED & PRIVATE • Your data is never stored on centralized servers • No tracking, no ads, no data mining • Open-source technology you can trust • Pay only for the storage you use with crypto Whether you're backing up precious memories or managing work documents, FxFiles keeps your digital life organized and secure. Download FxFiles today and take back control of your privacy.

About

Media Player & Casting

Features
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Free Media Player is a simple, modern media player focused on playing the files you already have on your device. Pick videos or audio from your photo library or Files app, add them to a queue, and control playback with an intuitive, dark UI. When a Chromecast device is available on your Wi‑Fi network, you can cast your current item and control play, pause, and seek directly from your iPhone. Features: • Play local video and audio files from Photos and Files • Simple queue: add, reorder and remove items • Chromecast support for local files using your Wi‑Fi network • Fullscreen playback with auto‑hiding controls • Clean dark theme designed for media Free Media Player does not require an account and does not collect personal data. All media playback happens locally on your device or directly to your Cast‑enabled device on your network.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

FxFiles and Media Player & Casting are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FxFiles versus Media Player & Casting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFxFilesMedia Player & Casting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunctionlandPepijn Immerzeel

In-app purchases

None

FxFiles

No in-app purchases

None

Media Player & Casting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FxFiles free?
FxFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Media Player & Casting free?
Media Player & Casting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FxFiles or Media Player & Casting have ads?
Neither FxFiles nor Media Player & Casting shows ads.

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