# Video + vs vivo video maker

Video + and vivo video maker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Video +'s written reviews are positive against 8% of vivo video maker's. Video + also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 194). vivo video maker'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.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Video + against 4.5 for vivo video maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video + has 12K ratings behind it against 194, 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 8% of vivo video maker's.

Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, vivo video maker every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video + | vivo video maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-plus-player-for-cloud/id564484459/reviews) | [4.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivo-video-maker/id1520142059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志鹏 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/903292645) | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) |

## What reviewers say

### Video +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-plus-player-for-cloud/id564484459)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video + Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Video + Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Video + Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### vivo video maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivo-video-maker/id1520142059)

Easily create animated GIFs from videos or photos. Edit existing GIFs with effects, text, and stickers. Convert videos to GIFs with music and share them on social media.

**Highlights:** Convert video to GIF, Create GIF from photos, Edit GIFs with effects and filters, Add text and stickers to GIFs, Create GIFs from camera, Share GIFs on social media

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video + free?

Video + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is vivo video maker free?

vivo video maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Video + or vivo video maker?

Video + and vivo video maker are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 194 ratings respectively.

### Do Video + or vivo video maker have ads?

Video + shows ads; vivo video maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video + or vivo video maker?

Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, and vivo video maker every 5 months. Most recently, Video + was updated on September 27, 2026 and vivo video maker on September 27, 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.*