Comparison

Video + vs Video Manager

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

Video Manager

Securely store and play your favorite videos offline. This app supports numerous formats and offers password protection for private content. Easily import videos from various sources and enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Offline video playback
  • Supports almost all video formats
  • Import videos from computer/Camera Roll
  • Finger lock/password protection
  • Save multiple videos simultaneously
  • Simple, easy-to-use interface
Features
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EASIEST WAY TO MANAGE VIDEOS Save your favorite videos and play them offline anytime anywhere. Features of video manager: - Almost all video formats are supported. - Save multiple videos at the same time. - Simple, easy-to-use interface. - Finger lock/password protection for private videos. - Videos also can be imported from computers and Camera Roll. - Player supports portrait and landscape views. - Beautiful design. - And many more. ** It’s just a start. We promise to update you always. All we ask for is your support.** Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/videomaagerpp Terms Of Services: https://sites.google.com/view/videomanagerts

Screenshots

Video +4 screens
Video Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Video + at free against Video Manager's free with in-app purchases. Video + also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 57%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Video Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Video Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video + holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video + has 12K ratings behind it against 903, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Video +'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Video Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video + ships an update fortnightly, Video Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Video + versus Video Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo +Video Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better4.2 (903 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better56.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better903
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB102 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer志鹏 汤Monjurul Islam

Customer experience

Video +

All ratings12,005 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews955 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.8%

Video Manager

All ratings904 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative32.2%

User reviews

Video +

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast downloads
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Offline playback
  • 🎶 Great for music/video

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🚫 Incompatible with newer devices

Video Manager

From 903 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast downloads
  • 💡 Offline video viewing
  • 🔒 Secure app with passcode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🚫 Deleted all downloaded videos after updates
  • 💸 Paid upgrade required for more features

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

Video Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after setting passcode
  • No sound on downloaded videos
  • Unable to download from certain websites

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add playlist and folder options
  • Allow background audio playback
  • Ability to rename downloaded videos
  • Option to save videos to camera roll

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
4 purchases

Video Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
One-time3
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Unlimited videos$3.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Video + free?
Video + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Manager free?
Video Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video + or Video Manager?
Video + is rated higher. Video + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Video Manager averages 4.2 from 903 ratings.
Do Video + or Video Manager have ads?
Both Video + and Video Manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, Video + or Video Manager?
Video + ships an update fortnightly, and Video Manager monthly. Most recently, Video + was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Manager on October 24, 2026.

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