Comparison

Video + vs MediaShare Wireless Mini

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

Head to head
About

Video +

This app serves as a comprehensive video player that allows you to import videos from cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive, as well as your device's camera roll. It offers enhanced security features and supports various video formats and playback options.

Highlights
  • Import from cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • Import from camera roll
  • Touch ID and passcode authentication
  • Supports MP4, MOV, M4V formats
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Background video playback
  • AirPlay support
Features
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Your media, wherever you keep it. Video + is a modern video and audio player for media you own or are authorized to access. Version 5.0 brings a completely refreshed experience while continuing the app’s focus on flexible playback, personal media libraries, cloud storage, and offline viewing. WIDE FORMAT SUPPORT Open a broad range of video and audio file types: • Video: MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, WebM, 3GP, and OGV • Audio: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, and Opus • External subtitles: SRT and WebVTT Depending on the container and device capabilities, compatible video codecs include H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, VP9, VP8, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, and VC-1. Video + combines native Apple playback technology with an extended media engine for compatible formats, including advanced MKV playback. Actual compatibility depends on the codecs, profiles, subtitles, and audio tracks contained in each file. PLAY YOUR MEDIA YOUR WAY • Play video and audio in a wide range of popular formats • Adjust playback speed and video display mode • Use shuffle, repeat, queue controls, and a sleep timer • Continue listening with background audio for supported media • Watch with Picture in Picture • Send supported media to compatible displays with AirPlay • Load embedded or external subtitles and adjust subtitle timing IMPORT FROM YOUR FAVORITE SOURCES Bring your personal media into Video + from: • URL links via Library > Import media > Import from URL Link • Podcasts via Library > Import media > Podcasts (RSS / OPML) • Files and iCloud Drive • Photos • Other apps using Share or Open In • A computer on the same Wi-Fi network • Finder or iTunes File Sharing CONNECTED STORAGE Connect to storage you control or have permission to access: • Google Drive • Microsoft OneDrive • Dropbox • Box • pCloud • Yandex.Disk • FTP, SMB, NFS, SFTP, WebDAV, HTTP, and HTTPS servers • Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, Subsonic, and Navidrome media servers • Compatible UPnP and DLNA media servers Play supported media directly from connected storage, or save your own files to the device for offline playback. ORGANIZE AND CONTINUE • Build playlists with local and connected media • Keep a unified playback queue • View technical media details • Track recently played items • Continue from your previous playback position • Manage offline copies and transfer history • Search and browse your personal library WEB LINKS AND BOOKMARKS The built-in browser lets you open webpages, organize bookmarks and history, and save video page links for later. Where supported by the webpage, Video + can remember playback information and help you return to where you left off. The Online Library stores page links and playback metadata only. It does not save copies of media from websites. PRIVATE ACCESS Enable Passcode Lock to require a four-digit passcode whenever Video + returns from the background. Unlock quickly with Face ID or Touch ID when available. Your app passcode is stored securely in the iOS Keychain. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Keep playlists, saved links, playback positions, bookmarks, and browser organization available across your devices with iCloud sync. Imported media files, offline copies, cloud account sessions, and website sessions remain local to the device. File server password sync is optional and uses iCloud Keychain. Video + does not host or provide media. Please use the app only with content you own or are authorized to access. Playback availability depends on the media format, network connection, connected service, and source availability. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MediaShare Wireless Mini

Easily manage and stream media files from your wireless memory system. Access documents, view photos, and play music in the background. Share files via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Stream media files
  • Access non-media files
  • Internet access while connected
  • Thumbnail and list view
  • Keyword file search
  • Photo slideshows
  • Background audio playback
Features
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Use the MediaShare Wireless Mini app to copy files to and from your Verbatim MediaShare Wireless Mini wireless memory system. • Stream media files that have been saved to your micro SD Card (supported media types dependent on players installed on your iOS mobile device) • Access non-media files using the "Open in" button for installed applications (for example .txt, .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt) • Access the internet while still connected to your MediaShare system • List saved files in thumbnail view or filename list view • Search for files using keyword search function • View photo slideshows • Play audio files as background music • Attach saved files to e-mail or upload photos to Facebook • Manage the Wi-Fi connection to your MediaShare system • Supports both iPhone and iPad running iOS version 6.0 and higher

Screenshots

Video +4 screens
MediaShare Wireless Mini4 screens

Verdict

The call

Video + and MediaShare Wireless Mini both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Video +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of MediaShare Wireless Mini's. Video + also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). MediaShare Wireless Mini's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Video + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MediaShare Wireless Mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Video + against 4.5 for MediaShare Wireless Mini. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video + has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Video +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of MediaShare Wireless Mini's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, MediaShare Wireless Mini every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Video + versus MediaShare Wireless Mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo +MediaShare Wireless Mini
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer志鹏 汤Verbatim Americas, LLC

Customer experience

Video +

All ratings11,980 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews952 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.5%

MediaShare Wireless Mini

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Video +

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when opening
  • Videos stop playing randomly
  • Download function not working
  • Layout issues on newer iPhones

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add browser option to download videos
  • Implement background playback
  • Improve video quality options
  • Add account/sync feature to save downloads

MediaShare Wireless Mini

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video +

Subscriptions2
  • Video + Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Video + Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video + Pro Lifetime$59.99
None

MediaShare Wireless Mini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video + free?
Video + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MediaShare Wireless Mini free?
MediaShare Wireless Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video + or MediaShare Wireless Mini?
MediaShare Wireless Mini is rated higher. Video + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while MediaShare Wireless Mini averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Video + or MediaShare Wireless Mini have ads?
Video + shows ads; MediaShare Wireless Mini does not.
Which is updated more often, Video + or MediaShare Wireless Mini?
Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, and MediaShare Wireless Mini every 10 months. Most recently, Video + was updated on October 17, 2026 and MediaShare Wireless Mini on October 3, 2026.

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