Comparison

iCouldPlay 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

iCouldPlay

This app is a powerful video player designed for film and television enthusiasts. It supports a vast array of video and audio formats, including 4K HDR and Dolby Vision. Stream directly from network storage and cloud services without downloading, and enjoy intelligent media scraping for enhanced viewing.

Highlights
  • Full format video and audio support
  • 4K HDR and Dolby Vision playback
  • Stream from SMB, WebDAV, FTP, NFS
  • Media server compatibility (Emby, Jellyfin, Plex)
  • Intelligent media scraping with TMDB
  • Customizable subtitles
  • Gesture controls for brightness/volume
Features
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ICouldPlay - a professional grade all-in-one video player, creating the ultimate viewing experience for film and television enthusiasts! Full format video support Supports almost all mainstream video formats: • Container formats: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, WebM, M4V, 3GP, TS, MPG, MPEG, M3U8 Video encoding: H.264, HEVC (H.265), VP8, VP9, AV1, MPEG4, MPEG-2, VC1, WMV3 • Audio encoding: AAC, AC3 (Dolby), E-AC3 (Dolby+), TrueHD (Dolby Atmos) DTS、DTS-HD、MP3、FLAC、Opus、Vorbis • Supports 4K ultra high definition HDR、 Dolby Vision and other high specification content Play local videos as you please • Support importing videos from file apps and photo albums for playback Rich subtitle support • Format support: SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, SUB, SMI • Support embedded subtitles and external subtitles • Custom subtitle style: font, size, color, stroke Multi protocol network storage No need to download, stream directly: SMB/CIFS - Accessing Windows shared folders and NAS • WebDAV - Connecting cloud storage and private clouds FTP/SFTP - Secure File Transfer Protocol NFS - Network File System Media Server Support Emby - Perfect compatibility Jellyfin - Open Source Solution • Plex - Streaming Services Intelligent Scraping • Automatically match TMDB movie/episode information One click access to exquisite posters and plot summaries Intelligent recognition of seasons and episodes of TV series 【 Thoughtful Function 】 Dual engine intelligent switching, optimal compatibility • Dark/Light Theme Switching • Bilingual interface in Chinese and English Liquid glass UI design • Gesture control for brightness and volume • Memory playback progress [Subscription Member] New users can enjoy a 7-day free trial and experience all advanced features! Year Vip Price: $3.99 Subscription duration: 1 year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sobison.github.io/icouldPlay/privacy2.html Unlock all advanced features Unlimited media library storage space • Priority technical support • Automatic renewal, can be cancelled at any time Permanent buyout One payment, lifetime use • Includes all membership benefits No need for renewal, permanently valid --- Subscription instructions: After confirming the purchase, the fee will be charged through your iTunes account The subscription will be automatically renewed within 24 hours before the end of the current cycle You can manage or unsubscribe from your iTunes/App Store account settings After canceling the subscription, it can still be used during the current subscription period The unused portion of the free trial period will be invalidated after purchasing the subscription Download now and embark on your private cinema journey!

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

iCouldPlay4 screens
Vexo Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vexo Player at Free against iCouldPlay's $0.99. iCouldPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Vexo Player is free to download; iCouldPlay costs $0.99 up front. iCouldPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCouldPlay versus Vexo Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCouldPlayVexo Player
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB55 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAnyi County Bingzhiyi Trading Co., Ltd.CODINITY SARL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iCouldPlay

Subscriptions1
  • Year Vip7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent Vip$9.99
2 purchases

Vexo Player

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

Questions

Is iCouldPlay free?
iCouldPlay costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Vexo Player free?
Vexo Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iCouldPlay or Vexo Player have ads?
Neither iCouldPlay nor Vexo Player shows ads.

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