Comparison

Video Player vs Cuely

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

Head to head
About

Video Player

Features
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Local Video Player is a powerful and easy-to-use media player that supports all popular video and audio formats. Watch your favorite videos in 4K, Full HD, or SD quality with smooth playback and advanced features. Whether it's MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, or MP3, this all-in-one video player handles it all. Key Features: * Supports all major video formats: 4K, HD, MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4, 3GP, MPEG and more * Supports all popular audio formats: MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and more * Multi-track audio support (switch between languages like English, Hindi, French, etc.) * Playback speed control (slow motion and fast forward) * Easy gesture controls for brightness and volume * Browse and play videos directly from folders or device gallery (Photos app) * Private Secure Browser – Browse the internet safely in incognito mode with no history or cache saved Advanced Media Library: Local Video Player includes a built-in media library that automatically organizes your video and audio files. Quickly browse, search, and play any media stored on your device or transferred from your computer. Reliable Playback Engine: Built on the VLC media engine, Local Video Player ensures smooth performance, broad format compatibility, and reliable playback without the need for additional codecs.

About

Cuely

Features
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Cuely is the teleprompter that makes you look natural on camera. Filming Reels, TikToks, YouTube videos, courses, or client updates? Cuely scrolls your script smoothly while you record — so you can read with confidence and keep eye contact. WRITE, READ, RECORD — ALL IN ONE • Smooth, adjustable auto-scroll that's easy to follow • Record video with the teleprompter right over your camera • Big, readable text with custom size, color, and fonts • Mirror mode for teleprompter glass rigs • Organize your scripts into folders CUELY PRO Unlock the features that save you hours: • AI Script Rewriter — turn rough notes into a polished, natural script • Live Captions — real-time captions as you speak • Caption Export — SRT, VTT, or TXT for your editor • Voice-Paced Scroll — the script follows your speaking speed automatically • Eye Contact Coach — gentle cues to keep you looking at the lens • Rehearsal recording CONTROL IT YOUR WAY Pair a Bluetooth keyboard, presentation clicker, foot pedal, or game controller — or use the Phone Remote to control playback from another phone by scanning a QR code. Cuely is free to use. Upgrade to Pro for AI, captions, and more. — Cuely Pro subscription • Monthly — $9.99/month • Yearly — $79.99/year (save ~33%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rnjjcdwbpzmbzsitgmvi.supabase.co/functions/v1/privacy

Screenshots

Video Player4 screens
Cuely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Player at none against Cuely's 2. Video Player also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Cuely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Video Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Player ships an update every 5 days, Cuely every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Video Player versus Cuely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo PlayerCuely
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdityaKumar PatelJoshua Ladero

In-app purchases

None

Video Player

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cuely

Subscriptions2
  • Cuely Pro (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Cuely Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cuely free?
Cuely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Player or Cuely have ads?
Neither Video Player nor Cuely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Player or Cuely?
Video Player ships an update every 5 days, and Cuely every 5 weeks. Most recently, Video Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cuely on October 31, 2026.

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