Comparison

Video + vs HydroLink by Liquid Tec

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

HydroLink by Liquid Tec

Features
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With our network, you'll always have access to your home's fire and safety devices. Remotely monitor the status of your smoke, CO and other useful sensors throughout the home. Know the condition of all unit's sensor performance and battery levels. Monitor the room temperature of any installed location. Be alerted by text message or email to any ALARM/WARNING situations. Receive maintenance messages to prevent annoying middle of the night alerts. Please note: Only available for use with OmniShield compatible alarms, sensors and devices.

Screenshots

Video +4 screens
HydroLink by Liquid Tec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HydroLink by Liquid Tec at none against Video +'s 3. HydroLink by Liquid Tec also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Video +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price 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. HydroLink by Liquid Tec asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video + ships an update fortnightly, HydroLink by Liquid Tec every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video + versus HydroLink by Liquid Tec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo +HydroLink by Liquid Tec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer志鹏 汤GHS Companies

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

HydroLink by Liquid Tec

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

HydroLink by Liquid Tec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video + free?
Video + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroLink by Liquid Tec free?
HydroLink by Liquid Tec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video + or HydroLink by Liquid Tec have ads?
Video + shows ads; HydroLink by Liquid Tec does not.
Which is updated more often, Video + or HydroLink by Liquid Tec?
Video + ships an update fortnightly, and HydroLink by Liquid Tec every 4 months. Most recently, Video + was updated on October 22, 2026 and HydroLink by Liquid Tec on October 19, 2026.

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