Video + vs PaperKit
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/
PaperKit
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PaperKit is a local-first PDF utility for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It helps you clean up everyday PDF files without an account or server upload. Use PaperKit to: - Merge multiple PDFs into one file - Split a PDF into single-page documents - Compact scanned or image-heavy PDFs - Optimize vector PDFs while preserving selectable text - Add searchable OCR text to scanned pages - Review redaction candidates, add manual areas, and inspect the result before export - Run key actions from Shortcuts, the share sheet, and Mac Finder services PaperKit is designed for private documents. Processing happens on your device. The app does not include ads, analytics SDKs, third-party tracking, accounts, or cloud storage. Optimize keeps selectable text; output size may decrease, stay the same, or increase. Compact, OCR, and Redact modes rebuild pages as raster images. Compact may not preserve selectable text. Redact removes the original page text layer before drawing redaction boxes. Always review exported PDFs before sharing or submitting important materials. You can try up to 2 PDFs and 25 pages per processing run. A one-time purchase removes the app's commercial processing limit on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Device storage, memory, and PDF compatibility limits still apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PaperKit at none against Video +'s shown. Video +'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 PaperKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, PaperKit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video + | PaperKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志鹏 汤 | Foshan Gaoming Huiyang Network Technology Studio (Individually Owned Business) |
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
PaperKit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video +
- Video + Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Video + Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- Video + Pro Lifetime$59.99
PaperKit
- Unlock Full Version$6.99









