VioletBox vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VioletBox
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VioletBox is a lightweight player designed specifically for streaming M3U8 format media files. Whether it’s live streaming, on-demand content, or user-defined M3U8 links, VioletBox handles it all with ease, delivering a smooth playback experience. VioletBox 是一款专为播放 M3U8 格式流媒体文件设计的轻量级播放器。无论是直播、点播,还是用户自定义的 M3U8 链接,VioletBox 都能轻松应对,带给您流畅的播放体验。 Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy:https://rickyesppg.github.io/violetboxprivacymd/
X
Organize, access, and protect all your files locally, on your network, or in the cloud. This tool offers a full-featured file browser, seamless integration with cloud storage, and built-in FTP support for remote server management. Create backups and restore them easily to keep your data safe and accessible.
- Full-featured file browser
- FTP client for remote servers
- Cloud backup and restore
- Integration with iOS Files app
- Import/export between apps
- Organize documents, photos, videos
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Easily organize, access, and protect all your personal files in one place. File Manager lets you manage documents, photos, videos, archives, and any other file format with speed and convenience. Open files in other apps, share them instantly, or import and export them to the native iOS Files app and any connected storage location. Go beyond your device with built-in FTP support — browse, upload, and manage files on your FTP servers as easily as local folders. Create and restore backups to the cloud or directly to your device’s internal storage, keeping your important data always safe and accessible. Key Features: - Full-featured file browser for all formats - Open, share, move, rename, and delete files with ease - Seamless integration with the iOS Files app and system share sheet - Import and export files between apps and storage providers - Built-in FTP client for quick access to remote servers - Backup and restore files to cloud services or local storage - Clean, intuitive design optimized for iPhone and iPad Whether you’re managing work documents, media collections, or backups, File Manager gives you complete control over your files — locally, on your network, or in the cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against VioletBox's 1. X also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. VioletBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X asks for nothing beyond the download.
VioletBox ships an update every 3 weeks, X daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VioletBox | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 昊 陆 | Roman Maslov |
In-app purchases
VioletBox
- lifetime$0.99
X
No in-app purchases









