Comparison

Ride Lens vs King Video

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

Head to head
About

Ride Lens

Record videos of your activities like cycling, running, or driving with real-time speed statistics directly overlaid on the footage. Turn your journeys into engaging, shareable content with dynamic visual data.

Highlights
  • Record HD video with live speed stats
  • Dynamic live overlays on video
  • Accurate GPS tracking
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
  • Free to download
Features
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Ride Lens lets you record your rides with real-time speed stats directly overlaid on video. Whether you're cycling, running, or driving, turn your trips into share-ready moments with dynamic overlays. Key features: Record in real time – Capture HD video while tracking your speed. Live overlays – See your stats directly on the video as you move. GPS tracking – Precise location and performance data using your device's GPS. Subscription information: Subscription: Ride Lens Pro Duration: Monthly (USD $5.99) or Annual (USD $39.99), auto-renewing subscription Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ridelensapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

King Video

Features
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King Video is an all-in-one media player for local and network media. Import videos and audio from Files, scan folders, add HTTP, HTTPS, and HLS playback URLs, browse NAS or private cloud directories through WebDAV, and upload media from a browser over the same Wi-Fi network. Key features: - Local video and audio import, folder scanning, and media library management - Network playback URLs, HLS streams, and WebDAV/NAS browsing - Wi-Fi transfer with browser uploads on the local network - Video plugins (Enhanced Edition): parse MacCMS JSON APIs, M3U/M3U8 and TXT live lists, and TVBox configs — try 1 plugin free, one-time purchase for unlimited (scripts are user-provided) - Full-screen playback, playback queue, resume watching, favorites, and progress tracking - Chapters list, A-B loop, frame-by-frame stepping, and frame capture to Photos - Scrub the timeline or swipe to preview target frames with thumbnails - Hold-to-speed 2x peek, Skip Intro, and a Next Episode pill for playlists - Embedded subtitles and external SRT/VTT/ASS/SSA subtitles with timing and style controls - Audio track selection, playback speed, sleep timer, and display modes - Layouts adapted for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro - Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight access to resume playback instantly - Native SMB client: connect to NAS shares, browse and import folders - TMDB metadata enhancement: real posters and info matched automatically - Auto skip-intro memory and per-series audio track memory - Drag-and-drop import and in-player sharing

Screenshots

Ride Lens4 screens
King Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ride Lens at 15.1 against King Video's 18.6. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ride Lens sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and King Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ride Lens versus King Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRide LensKing Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuciano Gaston Marecolecoo

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Ride Lens

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro + Trial3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Offer + Trial7 Days trial$12.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro + Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

King Video

One-time1
  • King Video Enhanced$0.99

Questions

Is Ride Lens free?
Ride Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is King Video free?
King Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ride Lens or King Video have ads?
Neither Ride Lens nor King Video shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ride Lens or King Video?
Ride Lens ships an update every 6 days, and King Video every 6 days. Most recently, Ride Lens was updated on November 5, 2026 and King Video on November 5, 2026.

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