Comparison

AVPlayer vs Video Player

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

Head to head
About

AVPlayer

Play virtually any computer video format on your iPhone or iPad without conversion. Supports external subtitles and offers advanced playback controls, including speed adjustment and gesture navigation. Easily transfer files via USB or Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Plays AVI, WMV, Xvid, and more
  • Supports external SRT and SMI subtitles
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2.0x)
  • Gesture controls for navigation and speed
  • USB and Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Folder management with passcode
  • Resume playback from last position
Features
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Do you enjoy watching videos on your iPhone? Do you hate not being able to because your iPhone cannot support the video format? Or do you hate the inconvenient and time-consuming hassle of trying to convert video formats to fit into one that your iPhone can support? This is why the AVPlayer was created. The AVPlayer can play almost any computer video file format such as AVI, Xvid, WMV and much more clearly and effortlessly. No converting hassles. Just copy files via USB and just drag and drop into the AVPlayer’s Media Explorer. The AVPlayer can also support external subtitle files such as SMI and SRT. So if you enjoy watching videos on your iPad, then the AVPlayer is an absolute necessity. • Support Formats - Dolby Digital (AC3), Dolby Digital Plus (EAC3) - Support High quality video clips ( 720P, 1080P ) - MP4,MOV,M4V - XVID,AVI,WMV,RMVB,ASF,H264,MKV… most of all movie file formats. - SMI, SRT, TXT, SubStationAlpha Subtitles • Post Processing - High quality video processing - Contrast,Saturation,Brightness - TV-Out • Control the playback speed (From 0.5X to 2.0X) - User setting support - Sweep to the left : move to backword 10 sec - Sweep to the right : move to forward 10 sec - Sweep to the top : 1.5X speed - Sweep to the down : normal speed • Additional features - Rotation Lock / Aspect ratio:auto/16:9/4:3/Full screen - Folder Management:Pass code/Move/Rename/Create - Resume play from last position - Scrubbing search - supports e-mail attachment by "Open In" feature • USB/WIFI Transfer • Note 1. How to add video with USB - Run iTunes 9.1 or above - Device->My Device(My iPad)->Apps, drag and drop files to the AVplayer's documents 2. Support High quality video clips ( 720P, 1080P ) - High quality video clips of 720P (1280 x 720) or more are recommended for MP4 format. - MP4, MOV, M4V formats that QuickTime supports can be played up to 1080P by using H/W Decoder but, Post Processing function isn’t provided. - Support H/W decoding for MKV and AVI (720P supported on iPad1, 1080P supported on iPad2 / The New iPad) - Hybrid decoding mode is added and now it is able to play high resolution videos by using hardware accelerator feature embedded in iPhone/iPad even for mkv or avi in h264. Also battery use time has extended. - Application may crash in iPhone 3GS / iPod Touch due to heavy use of memory in Hybrid decoding. Try turning off all application running in background and reboot the device by holding down sleep mode button for long time.   - If screen shakes it means hardware decoding is not supported. Try turning off hybrid decoding. - When the file formats are available for MKV or AVI the player supports hardware decoding. - If you cannot choose audio in mp4 or avi, change the extension to mkv temporarily and chosen audio channel will be applied. 3. The optimal speed when advancing its playing speed can differ depending on the way it’s compressed and the size. Video clips of XVID (AVI) 720 x 480 can be fast played up to 1.3-1.5 times faster than normal.

About

Video Player

This app is a comprehensive media player supporting all major video and audio formats, including 4K playback. It offers advanced features like subtitle support, picture-in-picture mode, gesture controls, a built-in music player, and smart video editing tools. Additionally, it includes a video downloader and manager for seamless media handling.

Highlights
  • Plays all major video and audio formats
  • 4K and Full HD playback
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Smart video editing tools
  • Built-in music player
  • Fast video downloader
  • Media manager with folder organization
Features
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MX Video Player is your ultimate media companion on iOS. Whether you're watching Telegram videos, streaming online, or editing your favorite clips — this app does it all. == Play Everything with Ease == Supports all major formats: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, and more — just like VLC or KMPlayer. - 4K & Full HD video playback - Subtitle & external audio track support - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode - Gesture controls: volume, brightness & seek - Lock screen mode & speed control == Video Player Highlights == - Plays all major formats: AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, WMV, 3GP, FLV, MPG, TS, M4V - Full HD and 4K playback support - PiP (Picture-in-Picture) for multitasking - Subtitle support (external and embedded) - Playback speed control - Gesture controls for brightness, volume & seek - External audio track support - Aspect ratio adjustments == Built-in Music Player == - Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV & more - Background play with lock screen control - Perfect for music and podcasts == Smart Video Editor Tools == - Trim, mute, loop, reverse - Extract audio / Add background music - Convert video to GIF - Compress for sharing == Download & Stream Easily == - Fast video downloader from URL - Stream videos online like a pro - Supports HTTP, RTMP, FTP & M3U links - Wi-Fi transfer & iTunes file sharing == Media Manager == - Organize videos and music into folders - Rename, delete, share instantly - Works with iCloud Drive & Files app Whether you're a fan of MX Player, VLC, or KMPlayer, this powerful movie app delivers a smooth, ad-free experience for video and audio lovers. Also works great as a Telegram video player and online media viewer. Download now and experience the most complete media player for iPhone and iPad! Do not forget to share your best experiences with us through Rate & Review. Unlock Premium with Subscription Remove ads and unlock premium features with an auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions available: • Weekly Premium — $2.99 per week • Annual Premium — $14.99 per year Subscription details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shellinfra.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://shellinfra.com/privacy-policy.html Disclaimer : Video Player is based on VLC for iOS Beta, and licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later. GNU General Public License : http://www.gnu.org/licenses/

Screenshots

AVPlayer4 screens
Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Player at Free against AVPlayer's $2.99. Video Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). AVPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Video Player is free to download; AVPlayer costs $2.99 up front. Video Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AVPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 282 and 744 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of AVPlayer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Video Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AVPlayer versus Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVPlayerVideo Player
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (282 ratings)4.4 (744 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings282744 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB170 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEPLAYWORKSSHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

AVPlayer

All ratings281 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews1,543 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.2%

Video Player

All ratings734 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative38.2%

Bugs and requests

AVPlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Video Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updating to ad-free version
  • Inability to play local videos from iPhone files
  • Landscape mode not working on iOS 16
  • Syncing subtitles not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add playlist and folder management options
  • Improve subtitle and audio track handling
  • Provide a paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

AVPlayer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Player

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Subscription$2.997 Days
  • One Year Basic3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Video Player with IPTV and Cast3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Player Remove Ads$34.99

Questions

Is AVPlayer free?
AVPlayer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AVPlayer or Video Player?
Video Player is rated higher. AVPlayer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Video Player averages 4.4 from 744 ratings.
Do AVPlayer or Video Player have ads?
Video Player shows ads; AVPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, AVPlayer or Video Player?
AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Player weekly. Most recently, AVPlayer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Video Player on October 22, 2026.

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