Comparison

Files Player vs MX Video Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Files Player

Features
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For years, I have been collecting countless audio and video files on my hard drives that I want to listen to and watch in between or on the go. No streaming, no subscription, no cloud, no cover art – and no annoying risk of Wi-Fi dropouts or mobile network playback glitches – just copy the files over and take them with you offline. But with “memory”: the app remembers which files I have already played (incl. position). And it works in standby mode and can be conveniently operated from Lock Screen, Apple Watch and AirPods. THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES 1) Easy 2) Simple 3) Uncomplicated THE APP WILL BE USEFUL FOR 1) Tidying up 2) Sorting 3) Discovering A PLAYER LIKE A BIG MEMORY STICK For the price of a veeeery small memory stick. The app shares its Documents folder. So you can upload and delete files and folders directly via the Finder. TRANSFER AUDIO/VIDEO FILES 1) Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac. 2) Select it on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar. 3) In the “Files” tab, expand the “Files Player” app with >. 4) Drag & drop audio/video files into the app. 5) Delete files / folders with context menu. Can also be done in the app with the “Trash” button. 6) Refresh the list using the “Refresh” button or “Pull to refresh”. 7) HandOff active? Then alternatively copy files to the clipboard and transfer them to the device using the “Folder” button. 8) On a PC use iTunes. 9) Formats: mp3, m4a, aiff (audio), mp4, m4v, mov (video). The free app is limited to 5 files. If you support me in the development of the app by purchasing it, you can not only manage as many files as you like, but also choose your favorite color for icon & interface via button “Settings” button.

About

MX Video Player

This powerful media hub plays all video formats, organizes your library, and protects private videos in a secure vault. It also offers a private browser and video editing tools like converting videos to MP3.

Highlights
  • Supports all video formats (4K, HD, MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4)
  • Intuitive playback control (speed, brightness, volume)
  • Video album and folder manager
  • Secure private video vault
  • Private browser with no history
  • Video editing tools (Video to MP3, merge videos)
Features
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An All In One, Powerful media hub with Video Player & Video Album Manager. Play, organize & manage all your videos and music—whether you're watching your favorite movies, Hide private videos, streaming live content, & importing videos from other apps, this app does it all! Key Features: - Supports All Video Formats: 4K, HD, MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4, 3GP, MPEG, & more - Full Control Over Playback: Adjust playback speed, brightness & volume with intuitive gestures - Ultimate Video Album Manager for your iPhone - Keep personal moment really personal: Use Hide Video at very safe vault for your private videos - Now no need of incognito mode, Use Private Browser which keeps no history or tracking - Powerful Video Editing Tools like: Video To Mp3 Music, Merged 2 Videos and many more to comes - Browse Media Library: Easily navigate through your video files or browse through folders directly - Share it, Keep Favourites separately, delete and share with other Upgrade your media experience with All In One media player for videos, albums & folder manager, safe & hidden private video vault and video editor!!

Screenshots

Files Player4 screens
MX Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files Player at none against MX Video Player's shown. Files Player also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). MX Video Player's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Files Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MX Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Player ships an update every 6 days, MX Video Player every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Files Player versus MX Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles PlayerMX Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIvo WesselBhargav Mavani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99
1 purchases

MX Video Player

One-time1
  • com.provideoplayer$4.99

Questions

Is Files Player free?
Files Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX Video Player free?
MX Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Files Player or MX Video Player have ads?
MX Video Player shows ads; Files Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Files Player or MX Video Player?
Files Player ships an update every 6 days, and MX Video Player every 5 months. Most recently, Files Player was updated on September 25, 2026 and MX Video Player on September 23, 2026.

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