# HD Player vs MX Video Player HD

HD Player and MX Video Player HD both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of HD Player's written reviews are positive against 20% of MX Video Player HD's. HD Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). MX Video Player HD's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 195) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HD Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MX Video Player HD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HD Player against 4.5 for MX Video Player HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Video Player HD has 30K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of HD Player's written reviews are positive against 20% of MX Video Player HD's.

HD Player ships an update every 2 months, MX Video Player HD monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD Player | MX Video Player HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-player/id483866500/reviews) | **[4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-video-player-hd/id1425445169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 195 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.8% 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 | 48 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khoa Tran Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/407897660) | [Gajera Himmatbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373574561) |

## What reviewers say

### HD Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-player/id483866500)

This app is a powerful video player designed to correctly display high-dynamic-range content like Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It supports a wide range of codecs, hardware acceleration for smooth playback, and various file transfer methods. Manage your video library with playlists and passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ support, Hardware-accelerated decoding, Wide codec compatibility, iTunes & Wi-Fi file sharing, Playlist management, Passcode video protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full HD playback | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays Dolby Vision and HDR10 videos
- 🚀 Smooth playback on old devices
- 👍 Great for 4K and 10-bit video
- 👍 Supports subtitle encoding and importing over WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after iOS 17 update
- 🐛 Can't remove subtitles
- 🔋 Ads interrupt video playback
- 💰 Paid version removed from App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Resume feature broken, audio stops when seeking
- Subtitles disappear during fast motion scenes
- Doesn't work on older iOS versions after updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to sort playlist by year, newest, or custom order
- Add editing option to customize movie cover and title


### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| MX Video Player Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $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 HD Player free?

HD Player 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, HD Player or MX Video Player HD?

MX Video Player HD is rated higher. HD Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while MX Video Player HD averages 4.5 from 30K ratings.

### Do HD Player or MX Video Player HD have ads?

Neither HD Player nor MX Video Player HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD Player or MX Video Player HD?

HD Player ships an update every 2 months, and MX Video Player HD monthly. Most recently, HD Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and MX Video Player HD on November 7, 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.*