Comparison

Files Player vs MX Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€œmemory”: 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 β€œFiles” tab, expand the β€œFiles 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 β€œTrash” button. 6) Refresh the list using the β€œRefresh” button or β€œPull to refresh”. 7) HandOff active? Then alternatively copy files to the clipboard and transfer them to the device using the β€œFolder” 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 β€œSettings” button.

About

MX Player

Features
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HD Media Player: All Formats is your ultimate solution for watching videos and listening to music in every format. Whether it’s movies, music, or personal clips, enjoy smooth playback in HD and 4K quality with powerful tools to manage and edit your media. Key Features All Format Support – Play MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more in HD/4K. Video & Music Player – Play both video and audio seamlessly. Vault Folder – Securely hide and protect private videos and music. Convert Video to MP3 – Extract audio from any video file. Video Trim Tool – Cut unwanted parts with precision. Playlist Manager – Organize and enjoy your favorite media. Multi-Language Support – Accessible for users worldwide. Backup & Restore – Never lose your playlists or files. Video Editing – trim, merge, reverse videos, convert video, compress video, add watermarks, change audio tracks This app contains subscription Monthly pro at $1.99, Yearly pro at $9.99 and Lifetime pro at $19.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime. To learn about our privacy policy, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/privacy-policy.html For our terms of use, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/terms-of-service.html HD Media Player: All Formats play videos and music in HD/4K with powerful tools to manage, secure, and edit your media.

Screenshots

Files Player4 screens
MX Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files Player at none against MX Player's shown. Files Player also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Files Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MX Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Player ships an update every 6 days, MX Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Files Player versus MX Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles PlayerMX Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvo WesselArvind Murali

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99
2 purchases

MX Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Files Player free?
Files Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Files Player or MX Player have ads?
MX Player shows ads; Files Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Files Player or MX Player?
Files Player ships an update every 6 days, and MX Player every 3 months. Most recently, Files Player was updated on September 30, 2026 and MX Player on October 8, 2026.

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