Comparison

Cloud Media Streamer vs Vexo Player

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Media Streamer

Manage files from multiple cloud services, access encrypted containers, and stream music and videos. Supports various cloud platforms and popular media formats for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-cloud integration
  • Encrypted container support
  • Video streaming (MKV, MP4, 3GP, MOV)
  • Music streaming (MP3, AAC, WAV)
  • File organization and access
  • Secure data protection
Features
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Play your videos, browse your photos and listen to your music directly from your cloud storage, NAS or network share, without downloading them first. Access your media from encrypted vaults (compatible with Cryptomator, EncFS and RClone). Manage all your files comfortably from your TV. SUPPORTED SOURCES • Cloud: pCloud, Drime, Mega, Google Drive, OneDrive, JottaCloud, Koofr, kDrive • Network: WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, Samba (Windows share) • Automatic server discovery via Bonjour FEATURES • Open ZIP files and browse their content directly • Favorite folders for quick access • Share your configuration between iPhone and Android SUPPORTED FORMATS • Video: MKV, MP4, MOV, M4V • Audio: MP3, AAC, M4A, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF

About

Vexo Player

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Turn your device into a powerful media center. Vexo Player is a beautifully designed, high-performance media player built from the ground up for the big screen. Browse, organize, and access and play your personal media from one place. Vexo Player is a media player only. Users provide their own media files, playlists, or network sources. Built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, Vexo Player focuses on performance, low memory usage, and smooth playback even on low-end hardware. WHAT YOU CAN PLAY • Your own video and audio files via the Files app, iCloud Drive, or a connected USB drive (iPhone and iPad) • Network shares: SMB/Samba, FTP, WebDAV, NFS, DLNA/UPnP • Direct URLs over HTTP, HTTPS, HLS, MPEG-DASH, RTSP, RTMP • Playlist files (standard formats supported) • Auto-discover devices on your local network POWERFUL PLAYBACK ENGINE • Hardware-accelerated decoding when available • Multiple audio track support — switch languages on the fly • Subtitle support with adjustable font size (S / M / L / XL) • Video scaling modes: Original, Cover, Fill • Adaptive seeking — the longer you hold, the faster you skip • Configurable buffering for any network condition ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Manage multiple playlists and media sources side by side • Add a playlist by URL, file, or QR code from your phone • Mark favorites for quick access • Search across your loaded content in seconds • Pin, hide, or reorder categories to suit your preferences • View your recently played items PRIVACY & PARENTAL CONTROLS • PIN-protected parental lock — restrict access to specific items • Bulk lock or unlock items and categories • No tracking, no analytics on your media, no telemetry on what you play DESIGNED FOR ANY INPUT • Touch (iPhone and iPad) • Siri Remote and game controllers (Apple TV) • Keyboard, trackpad, and mouse • Smooth, predictable focus movement across all screens • Controls auto-hide for distraction-free playback FULLY LOCALIZED • Available in 18 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, and more OPTIMIZED FOR PERFORMANCE • Built for low-power devices — minimal memory footprint • Smooth playback on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV • Lightweight installation Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vexoplayer.app/privacy

Screenshots

Cloud Media Streamer4 screens
Vexo Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vexo Player at 15.0 against Cloud Media Streamer's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud Media Streamer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vexo Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cloud Media Streamer versus Vexo Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud Media StreamerVexo Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephane ARNAULTCODINITY SARL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Media Streamer

One-time1
  • Premium - Cryptomator & rclone$19.99
2 purchases

Vexo Player

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Yearly iOS$4.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Cloud Media Streamer free?
Cloud Media Streamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vexo Player free?
Vexo Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloud Media Streamer or Vexo Player have ads?
Neither Cloud Media Streamer nor Vexo Player shows ads.

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