Comparison

Video + vs Power Reader

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

Power Reader

This app allows you to view and manage a wide variety of document and eBook formats on your iPhone and iPad. It offers features like bookmarking, customizable reading settings, and cloud storage integration for seamless file access.

Highlights
  • View DOC, EXCEL, PDF, PPT, RTF, HTML, images, videos, and mp3
  • Read EPUB and TXT eBooks
  • Bookmark management for eBooks
  • Customizable reading settings (font, brightness, themes)
  • File Manager with import/export and cloud integration
  • Download eBooks from websites
Features
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Power Reader is a powerful tool to view documents and eBooks on iPad/iPhone. It supports: -Open and view many document types, including: DOC, EXCEL, PDF, PPT, RTF, HTML, images, videos and mp3 files. -Read EPUB and TXT eBooks in Book Reader. -Add and manage Bookmarks on eBooks. -Enable different viewing settings on eBooks, including: font, brightness, themes, day/night modes. - Auto play eBooks with speed setting. -Add and manage documents in your favorite file list. -Open documents from your recent file list. -Download eBooks from websites. - Download from/upload to Dropbox, Box and GoogleDrive. (Upgrade Required) Power Reader also has a File Manager, which supports the following features: -Import files from your Email or another App through “Open In”. -Manage Files including: rename, delete, move, create folder and sort. -Search file names. -Email and print documents. -Open a document using another App. With its simple interfaces, Power Reader provides the easiest way to read documents and eBooks on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/PowerReader/PowerReader_overview.php.

Screenshots

Video +4 screens
Power Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video + at 4.4 against Power Reader's 3.8. Video + also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 4) and review sentiment (80% vs 55%). Power Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Power Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video + holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video + has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Video +'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Power Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, Power Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Video + versus Power Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo +Power Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better55.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB73 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer志鹏 汤ComcSoft Corporation

Customer experience

Video +

All ratings11,980 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews950 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.4%

Power Reader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative32.5%

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

Power Reader

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

Power Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video + free?
Video + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Power Reader free?
Power Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video + or Power Reader?
Video + is rated higher. Video + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Power Reader averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Video + or Power Reader have ads?
Video + shows ads; Power Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Video + or Power Reader?
Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Power Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Video + was updated on October 10, 2026 and Power Reader on October 6, 2026.

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