BG Play vs ReelBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BG Play
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BG Play - Background Video Player Play videos in the background while using other apps. FEATURES: • Background playback • Audio only mode • Sleep timer • Folders & playlists • Import from Files/Photos • Video trimming Great for music, podcasts, lectures, and nature sounds. Terms of Use: https://github.com/fp9b4rz29d-rgb/backgroundplayer-support#terms-of-use
ReelBox
Organize your personal video collection with this offline library app. Import clips, sort them into custom folders, and enjoy playback with intuitive controls. Designed for media you own or have permission to save.
- Local video vault
- Import from Photos/Files
- Folder organization
- Offline playback
- Playback controls
- Search and sort
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ReelBox: Save Studio helps you keep your personal and permitted video files organized in a simple offline library. Build a local video vault, import clips you choose, sort them into folders, and play them back with clean controls designed for everyday use. KEY FEATURES - Add videos from Photos or Files - Organize items into folders such as Watch Later, Reels, Stories, Funny, Nature, and Sports - Search and sort your saved library - Play videos offline with background playback support - Use playback controls for back 10, forward 10, sound, loop, and speed - Keep your library local and easy to manage DESIGNED FOR PERMITTED MEDIA ReelBox is intended for videos you own, created yourself, or have permission to save and manage. The app does not provide access to copyrighted content, does not bypass digital rights management, and does not support restricted, subscription-based, or paywalled media. PRIVACY FIRST Your library is built from items you choose. ReelBox uses Photos, Files, and Camera permissions only when you select those actions. Download ReelBox: Save Studio and organize your offline video library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReelBox at none against BG Play's 2. ReelBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. BG Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ReelBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BG Play | ReelBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kano Nishida | OrionEdge Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
BG Play
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
ReelBox
No in-app purchases









