Video + vs S Camera
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: • 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 • 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/
S Camera
Easily record videos with a single tap and apply artistic filters like sketch or cartoon. Share your creations instantly to popular video platforms or save them to your device. The app offers fast performance and quick launch capabilities.
- One-touch recording
- Artistic effect filters
- Fast launch
- Tap to focus & exposure
- Direct sharing to video channels
- Auto-save on interruption
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This app helps you record and easy to upload to the most popular video channels. This app also provides you with 'fish eye', 'B&W', 'cartoon', 'sketch', 'vignette' effect filters. Features: - Universal version, also works on iPad - Blazing performance (dual core support) - Extremely Fast Launch: don't need to switch from photo capture to video capture as built-in camera app - Tap to focus & exposure - Share your recent recorded video or save videos in camera roll. - Auto save recording when interrupting by phone call, ... How to record: - Enable "Auto record after startup" to quickly start record after tapping app icon. - Tap on app icon in the app's home screen. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video + at 80% against S Camera's 17%. Video + also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). S Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Video + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video + has 12K ratings behind it against 19, 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 17% of S Camera's.
Video + ships an update every 3 weeks, S Camera every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video + | S Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) — better | 2.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志鹏 汤 | 春霞 陈 |
Customer experience
Video +
S Camera
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
S Camera
From 19 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 App works as a normal camera
- 👍 Some users find it awesome
- 👍 Good for filming (for some)
- 👍 Allows recording without going to camera app
Room to improve
- 👎 App is not a screen recorder
- 👎 Users feel it's a waste of time
- 👎 App is described as fake and a lie
- 👎 Users find it useless
- 👎 Takes up storage space
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
S Camera
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't record screen
- Doesn't work
- No sound
- Can't figure out how to take pictures, only videos
Requested features
3 requests- Make on screen recording possible
- Add screen recording functionality
- Make it so it records screen
In-app purchases
Video +
- Video + Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Video + Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- Video + Pro Lifetime$59.99
S Camera
- Remove Ads$9.99









