Comparison

CinePlay vs AgXel Vault

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

Head to head
About

CinePlay

A professional media player designed for video professionals, offering features like timecode overlays, markers, and masking. It supports various import methods and cloud collaboration for seamless project review and feedback.

Highlights
  • Timecode overlays
  • Marker creation and export
  • Safe area guides (4:3, 16:9)
  • Masking to common aspect ratios
  • Multiple import sources (Camera Roll, iTunes, URL)
  • Cloud project access via Kollaborate
  • Synced collaborative viewing sessions
Features
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CinePlay is a professional media player with timecode overlays, markers, masking and safe areas. It is ideal for dailies, portfolios, client feedback, mobile note taking and much more. TIMECODE All timings are specified in timecode notation and CinePlay can read timecode stored in a movie file. You can even add a draggable timecode overlay to the movie. MARKERS Add markers during playback and export them to a range of common marker formats. SAFE AREAS View 4:3 and 16:9 title and action safe areas over your movie. MASKING Mask to a range of common aspect ratios. WIDE RANGE OF SOURCES CinePlay can import from Camera Roll, Videos app, iTunes file sharing, Kollaborate and direct web URL links. KOLLABORATE Access your cloud projects on the move, watch videos and sync notes with your colleagues. SYNCED SESSIONS Take part in collaborative viewing sessions with a colleague controlling the playhead via Kollaborate. MAINTAIN COLOR ACCURACY Upload a Color Decision List (CDL) to Kollaborate, link it as a CDL to a movie in the Relationship Editor and CinePlay will automatically color correct the movie according to the CDL. HOW TO IMPORT VIDEOS * Record videos with the Camera app * Drag videos into iTunes and sync them to your device * Connect your device to iTunes, click on the device in the left-hand bar and go to Apps. Under File Sharing, select CinePlay and click the Add button to add a movie. * In CinePlay, click the + button, select Web URL and enter the URL (e.g. http://www.example.com/movie.mp4). * Connect to your Kollaborate cloud account Note: all movies must be H.264. Supported audio formats are WAV, MP3 and AIFF.

About

AgXel Vault

Features
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Your Analog Journey, Digitally Preserved. AgXel Vault is free to download. Some features require an optional auto‑renewing Pro subscription. AgXel Vault is the premier vault for film photographers who value the story behind every frame. While your negatives live in a binder, your data belongs in AgXel Vault. Track your rolls from the first click to the final scan, ensuring your settings, locations, and memories are never lost. THE ARCHIVE (Free): • Roll Management: Organize your journey into distinct rolls. • Frame-by-Frame Logging: Record Aperture, Shutter Speed, and Location for each frame. • Physical Workflow Tracking: Shooting → At Lab → Scanned → Archived. • Gear Integration: Save metadata and nicknames for your favorite gear. AGXEL VAULT PRO (Subscription required): • Cloud Freedom: Migrate your archive to cloud storage you control (no data lock‑in). • Professional Light Meter: Center‑weighted spot meter calibrated for film. • Reciprocity Calculator: Real‑time exposure adjustments for complex lighting. • Priority support. AgXel Vault is built for those who find beauty in the process. Keep your rolls. Keep your history. Website: https://www.smartconnector.io.vn Support: https://www.smartconnector.io.vn/support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smartconnector.io.vn/privacy

Screenshots

CinePlay3 screens
AgXel Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AgXel Vault at Free against CinePlay's $9.99. AgXel Vault also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). CinePlay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

AgXel Vault is free to download; CinePlay costs $9.99 up front. AgXel Vault sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CinePlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CinePlay ships an update every 3 months, AgXel Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CinePlay versus AgXel Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinePlayAgXel Vault
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Rebellion LLCXuan Khoi Nguyen To

In-app purchases

None

CinePlay

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

AgXel Vault

Subscriptions4
  • Halide Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Halide Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Halide plus yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Halide Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5gb storage extension$2.99
  • 10gb storage extension$4.99
  • 50gb storage extension$14.99

Questions

Is CinePlay free?
CinePlay costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AgXel Vault free?
AgXel Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CinePlay or AgXel Vault have ads?
Neither CinePlay nor AgXel Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CinePlay or AgXel Vault?
CinePlay ships an update every 3 months, and AgXel Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, CinePlay was updated on November 1, 2026 and AgXel Vault on October 25, 2026.

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