Comparison

MX Player vs background video recorder

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

Head to head
About

MX Player

This app provides a comprehensive media player with extensive format support and high-resolution playback. It also includes a suite of video editing tools, allowing users to trim, merge, convert, and extract audio from videos.

Highlights
  • All video format playback
  • High-resolution HD playback
  • Gesture controls for volume and brightness
  • Video trimming and merging
  • Video to audio extraction
  • Video format conversion
  • Folder display for videos
Features
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MX Player - All Video Editor: Ultimate Media Experience MX Player - All Video Editor is the ultimate media player designed to enhance your audio and video experience. Enjoy seamless playback of all your favorite audio and video files with powerful features such as play, pause, list creation, saving, and sorting by title, artist, album, and more. Key Features: Comprehensive Media Support: Play all video formats, including AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4, WMV, RMVB, FLAC, 3GP, M4V, MKV, TS, MPG, FLV, and more. Automatic Video Scan: Automatically scans and displays all your videos from your device on startup. High-Resolution Playback: Play high-resolution HD movies without any quality loss. Gesture Controls: Control volume, brightness, and seeking with easy gestures. User-Friendly Interface: Supports auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments, and video zoom options (aspect, full, custom). Screen Lock: Lock and unlock the screen while playing a video by pressing the icon. Folder Display: Displays videos in specific folders for easy access. Search and Manage: Search your favorite mp3 songs and create personalized playlists. Video Editor Features: Video Trim: Easily trim your videos to remove unwanted sections. Video Merge: Combine multiple videos into a single seamless file. Video to Audio: Extract audio from video files and save them as MP3 or other audio formats. Video Converter: Convert videos to different formats for compatibility with various devices. Why Choose MX Player - All Video Editor? Powerful and Easy-to-Use: The most powerful and easy-to-use player that supports almost all types of videos. High-Quality Playback: Enjoy high-definition videos with no quality loss. Versatile Controls: Control your video volume and brightness effortlessly. Regular Updates: We listen to your feedback and continuously improve the app with new features and updates. Additional Features: Ultra HD Support: Supports ultra HD video files for the best viewing experience. Volume and Brightness Control: Swipe controls to easily adjust volume and brightness. Auto-Rotation and Aspect Ratio Adjustments: Enjoy videos in the best possible viewing mode. Developer's Note:MX Player - All Video Editor is the most complete video player. We value your feedback and continually develop the app based on your suggestions. Please provide your feature requests and feedback to help us make MX Player even better. Download MX Player - All Video Editor today and enjoy every moment of watching your favorite videos in high quality. Get unlimited access to all premium features of MX Player - All Video Editor by Subscribe Monthly MX Player - All Video Editor Pro at $2.99, Quarterly MX Player - All Video Editor Pro at $4.99, and Yearly MX Player - All Video Editor Pro at $89.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime. • Privacy Policy: https://stephancullmannios.wixsite.com/stephan-cullmann-ios/privacy-policy • Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

background video recorder

This app allows for discreet, high-quality video recording in the background with secure, password-protected local storage. It offers easy controls, professional video output, and a built-in gallery for managing your recordings.

Highlights
  • Background recording
  • High-quality video
  • Secure local storage
  • Video gallery management
  • Easy recording controls
  • Background video editor
Features
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Background Video Recorder is a professional video app designed for high-quality video recording with secure storage features. FEATURES • Easy Recording Controls - Simple interface for starting, pausing, and managing video sessions with one-touch functionality • Professional Video Quality - High-quality video output with reliable recording capabilities • Secure Video Storage - Password-protected local storage with organizational tools for managing recorded content • Video Gallery Management - Built-in gallery system for organizing, reviewing, and sharing your recorded videos • Background Recording Capability - Continue recording functionality for uninterrupted video capture + Premium Background Video Recorder Features: - Background Video Editor - Background Video Recorder app with zero ads + Subscription options: - Weekly: $9.99 per week - Yearly: $59.99 per year (save over 50%) - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed in Account Settings Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bvr-terms/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/meryem-rissoul/home?read_current=1 IDEAL FOR Content creators, educators, business professionals, security monitoring, interviews, and anyone needing reliable video recording with secure storage. Download Background Video Recorder for professional video recording with secure gallery protection.

Screenshots

MX Player4 screens
background video recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MX Player at 4.5 against background video recorder's 4.0. MX Player also leads on ratings volume (534 vs 117). background video recorder's advantage is review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MX Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and background video recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MX Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 534 and 117 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MX Player's written reviews are positive against 15% of background video recorder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MX Player versus background video recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX Playerbackground video recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (534 ratings) — better4.0 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews15.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better117
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan CullmannMeryam Rissoul

Customer experience

MX Player

All ratings490 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

background video recorder

All ratings99 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative20.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MX Player

Subscriptions3
  • Month$2.991 Month
  • Six Month3 Days trial$4.996 Months
  • Year Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Year
2 purchases

background video recorder

Subscriptions2
  • weekly plan$9.997 Days
  • yearly plan$59.991 Year

Questions

Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is background video recorder free?
background video recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MX Player or background video recorder?
MX Player is rated higher. MX Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while background video recorder averages 4.0 from 117 ratings.
Do MX Player or background video recorder have ads?
Both MX Player and background video recorder show ads.

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