# Hot Video vs Private Video Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Private Video Browser at 4.3 against Hot Video's 3.4. Private Video Browser also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 23%) and ratings volume (167 vs 7). Hot Video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Video Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.00 per 7 days. Hot Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private Video Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Video Browser has 167 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Hot Video's written reviews are positive against 56% of Private Video Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Video | Private Video Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-video/id359680544/reviews) | **[4.3 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-video-browser/id6517355667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Minware Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/353998156) | [Sandip Majethiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524454530) |

## What reviewers say

### Hot Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-video/id359680544)

Discover trending videos from today, this week, this month, and all time. Explore popular content curated for your viewing pleasure.

**Highlights:** View today's popular videos, Access weekly trending content, Browse monthly popular videos, See all-time trending videos, Curated video content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Video Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-video-browser/id6517355667)

This app offers a secure browsing experience with a built-in media manager. Users can save, organize, and play their own authorized video content offline. It includes tools for trimming, rotating, and cropping videos without watermarks.

**Highlights:** Secure in-app browsing, Built-in media player, Organize personal video files, Trim, rotate, and crop videos, Export edited videos, Bookmark favorite websites

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription (1 Week) | $5.00 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hot Video free?

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

### Is Private Video Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hot Video or Private Video Browser?

Private Video Browser is rated higher. Hot Video averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Private Video Browser averages 4.3 from 167 ratings.

### Do Hot Video or Private Video Browser have ads?

Private Video Browser shows ads; Hot Video does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hot Video or Private Video Browser?

Hot Video ships an update every 2 months, and Private Video Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Hot Video was updated on September 22, 2026 and Private Video Browser on September 23, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*