XN Player vs MX Media Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XN Player
This application plays a wide range of audio, video, and subtitle file formats without requiring conversion. It allows streaming from remote devices and offers extensive playback controls, file management, and gesture support.
- Plays all video and audio formats without conversion
- Streams media from remote devices
- Gesture controls for playback, volume, and brightness
- Supports various subtitle and image file types
- File and playlist management with folder lock
- Playback speed control and hardware acceleration
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XN Player is a generic application. You can install it on other iOS devices with no additional purchase. XN Player requires iOS 14.0 or later. - You don't need to convert video files to MP4 to play them on your mobile device. XN Player can play all video formats and encodings without file conversion. - You don't need to store video files on your space-limited device. XN Player has a variety of powerful networking technologies that help you stream from remote devices. - With the touch of a finger, you can adjust the playback position, move to the previous and next subtitles, and control the volume and brightness. - Play XN Player, which is recommended by thousands of users. * function - Support video files: MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, ASF, FLV, OGV, RMVB, TP, etc. - Support audio files: MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, APE, etc. - Support subtitle files: SMI, SRT, SSA, IDX, SUB, LRC, SUP, MLP2, etc. - Supporting image files: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, etc. - Support playlist files: CUE, M3U, PLS - Supports WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, SMB/CIFS - Support local Server: file upload and download - Support for in-app web browsers - Supports Server file preview - Support iTunes video/audio playback (except DRM content) - Playback speed control: 0.5x to 3.0x - Supports HEVC/H.264/MPEG4 hardware acceleration - Screen flip horizontally and vertically - Supports multi-channel audio - Audio enhancement is supported - Supports audio synchronization - File management: Delete, move, rename, and create folders - Playlist management: Add, delete, modify - Folder lock - Support open-in (Open mode) - UI themes are supported * Gesture function - Tap: Menu display - Drag horizontally: Adjust the playback position - Drag vertically on the right side of the screen: Volume control - Drag vertically on the left side of the screen: Brightness control
MX Media Player
This media player app offers a sleek interface and powerful features for an enhanced media experience on iOS devices. It supports a wide range of formats and utilizes hardware acceleration for smooth playback, with intuitive controls for easy navigation and management of your media library.
- User-friendly interface
- Extensive format support
- Advanced hardware acceleration
- Powerful media management
- Intuitive gesture controls
- Playlist and favorites organization
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Welcome to Multiverse Player, the ultimate media player app exclusively designed for iOS. With a sleek interface and powerful features, Multiverse Player enhances your media experience. User-Friendly Interface Extensive Format Support Advanced Hardware Acceleration Powerful Media Management Effortlessly navigate your media library, including movies, TV shows, and music, with user-friendly controls. Say goodbye to compatibility issues as Multiverse Player supports a wide range of formats, ensuring seamless playback. Utilizing advanced hardware acceleration, Multiverse Player delivers smooth, lag-free playback even in high definition. Intuitive gesture controls allow convenient volume adjustment and video seeking. Organize your media library effortlessly with Multiverse Player's powerful management features, including playlists and favorites. Experience unparalleled media enjoyment on your iOS device with Multiverse Player, the ultimate companion for movie enthusiasts, TV show fans, and music lovers. Unlock the full potential of your iOS device and take your entertainment to new heights with Multiverse Player.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XN Player at 5.0 against MX Media Player's 4.2. XN Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XN Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.
XN Player ships an update fortnightly, MX Media Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XN Player | MX Media Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杰 林 | Multiverse |
Customer experience
XN Player
MX Media Player
In-app purchases
XN Player
No in-app purchases
MX Media Player
No in-app purchases
