# X vs Vivitar Mobile Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 58% against Vivitar Mobile Reader's 12%. X also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7). Vivitar Mobile Reader's advantage is ratings volume (986 vs 1) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivitar Mobile Reader has 986 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 12% of Vivitar Mobile Reader's.

X ships an update every 9 months, Vivitar Mobile Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Vivitar Mobile Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ring/id318017748/reviews)** | [1.7 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-mobile-reader/id1502012385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **986** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 11 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colton White](https://appshunter.io/developer/318017751) | [振峰 皮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479286012) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ring/id318017748)

A simple utility app that provides a countdown to the annual X-Ring ceremony. Users can customize the countdown date and time for their specific event.

**Highlights:** Countdown to X-Ring day, Customizable ceremony date, Customizable countdown time, iOS device integration, Developed with alumni support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vivitar Mobile Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-mobile-reader/id1502012385)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage and view media files like photos, videos, and music from your connected device. Organize, share, and play content with features like slideshows and music playback controls. Supports various document formats for comprehensive file management.

**Highlights:** Media thumbnail display, List/thumbnail view, File sharing, Copy/cut/delete/create/rename files, Slideshow mode for photos, Music playback with artwork, Document format support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as expected
- 📷 Helpful for transferring photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💾 Unable to transfer certain file types (e.g., RAW images)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when inserting SD card
- Photos/videos not showing up in app
- Corrupted data after transfers

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer files in bulk
- Support for more file types
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Vivitar Mobile Reader free?

Vivitar Mobile Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Vivitar Mobile Reader?

X is rated higher. X averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vivitar Mobile Reader averages 1.7 from 986 ratings.

### Do X or Vivitar Mobile Reader have ads?

Neither X nor Vivitar Mobile Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Vivitar Mobile Reader?

X ships an update every 9 months, and Vivitar Mobile Reader every 4 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 23, 2026 and Vivitar Mobile Reader on October 25, 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.*