# Ambient vs Video Player

The clearest difference is price: Video Player at Free against Ambient's $0.99. Video Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (62% vs 25%). Ambient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Player is free to download; Ambient costs $0.99 up front. Video Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Ambient asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ambient's written reviews are positive against 62% of Video Player's.

Ambient ships an update every 16 months, Video Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambient | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-hd-and-all-format/id1490422716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arsosa Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209042440) | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615)

Create a tranquil atmosphere with a collection of high-quality ambient sounds. Perfect for relaxation, sleep, focus, or meditation, this app offers a variety of natural soundscapes that can be played continuously or with a timer.

**Highlights:** High-quality ambient soundscapes, Loop playback option, Random sound selection, Adjustable timer, Easy-to-use interface, Focus and meditation aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-hd-and-all-format/id1490422716)

This app is a versatile video player that supports all major formats, including 4K and HD. It offers advanced playback features like subtitle support, hardware decoding, and high-definition sound. Additionally, it includes tools for video editing and a password protector for private videos.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats (4K, HD, MKV, AVI, MP4), Subtitle support for multiple languages, Hardware decoding for smooth playback, Video editing tools (cutter, maker), Password protection for private videos, Pop-up window and view mode playback

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VCL Player - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| VCL Player - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| VCL Player - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Player HD - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ambient free?

Ambient costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Player free?

Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ambient or Video Player?

Video Player is rated higher. Ambient averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Video Player averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Ambient or Video Player have ads?

Neither Ambient nor Video Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ambient or Video Player?

Ambient ships an update every 16 months, and Video Player every 2 months. Most recently, Ambient was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Player on November 11, 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.*