Video + vs Video Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Video + ships an update fortnightly, Video Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video + | Video Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12K ratings) — better | 4.2 (903 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews — better | 56.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 903 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志鹏 汤 | Monjurul Islam |
Customer experience
Video +
Video Manager
User reviews
Video +
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Video +
- Video + Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Video + Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- Video + Pro Lifetime$59.99
Video Manager
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Remove ads$2.99
- Unlimited videos$3.99
- Upgrade to Pro$4.99









