# It's Playing vs MX Video Player HD

The clearest difference is rating: MX Video Player HD at 4.5 against It's Playing's 4.0. MX Video Player HD also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 68). It's Playing's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. It's Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MX Video Player HD sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MX Video Player HD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Video Player HD has 30K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of It's Playing's written reviews are positive against 20% of MX Video Player HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

It's Playing ships an update every 2 months, MX Video Player HD monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's Playing | MX Video Player HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing/id442839861/reviews) | **[4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 20.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Addition, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/299197261) | [Gajera Himmatbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373574561) |

## What reviewers say

### It's Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing/id442839861)

Stream videos directly from cloud storage or local network devices without conversions. Enjoy high-performance playback, subtitle search, and advanced playback controls. Supports a wide range of audio and video formats for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Direct cloud and local network streaming, High-performance 1080p playback, Direct subtitle search and download, Support for MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, VOB, RMVB, One-click access to Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Background playback and earbud controls, Frame by frame video navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Plays a wide range of video formats
- 🚀 Smooth playback even for high-quality files
- 📁 Convenient file management and organization
- 🔊 Useful audio controls (volume boost, pitch adjustment)
- 🎨 Customizable video settings (brightness, contrast, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and playback issues
- 🔇 Lack of support for some audio codecs (AC3, DTS)
- 🔍 Difficulty browsing long file names
- 🔌 Performance issues on older devices
- 🔒 Unreliable network connectivity and file sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing certain video files
- Playback freezes or stutters on high-bitrate content
- Issues with audio/video sync and codec compatibility

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast and AirPlay
- Implement a queue/playlist feature
- Improve file management with better folder support
- Provide better integration with cloud storage services


### MX Video Player HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169)

This app is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including HD and Ultra HD. It offers features like gesture controls for volume and brightness, folder browsing, and automatic video selection from your device's storage. Additionally, it includes a music player with MP3 cutting and conversion capabilities.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats (AVI, MP4, MKV, etc.), Plays HD and Ultra HD video files, Integrated music player, MP3 cutter and video to MP3 converter, Gesture controls for volume and brightness, Browse folders directly, Automatic video selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Mac-Weekly_Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| MX Video Player Pro - Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Mac-Monthly_Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| MX Video Player Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Mac-Yearly_Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| MX Player Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| MX Video Player Pro - Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| MX Video Player Pro - Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| MX Video Player Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great video playback
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video thumbnails not displaying
- Inability to play videos on loop
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Subtitle download option
- Horizontal menu layout
- Improved video organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's Playing free?

It's Playing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MX Video Player HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, It's Playing or MX Video Player HD?

MX Video Player HD is rated higher. It's Playing averages 4.0 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while MX Video Player HD averages 4.5 from 30K ratings.

### Do It's Playing or MX Video Player HD have ads?

Neither It's Playing nor MX Video Player HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, It's Playing or MX Video Player HD?

It's Playing ships an update every 2 months, and MX Video Player HD monthly. Most recently, It's Playing was updated on October 25, 2026 and MX Video Player HD on October 31, 2026.

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