Comparison

Vipe vs MHT Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Vipe

This app serves as a comprehensive media player, enabling users to stream and manage video, audio, and subtitle files from various network sources, cloud storage, and local devices. It offers robust subtitle management with customization options and supports background playback and Picture-in-Picture mode.

Highlights
  • Network server streaming (SMB, FTP, Plex)
  • Cloud and local file import
  • Subtitle library management
  • Customizable subtitle styles
  • Resume playback
  • Background playback & PiP
  • Playlist support
Features
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Vipe - All-in-One Media Player Vipe is an all-in-one media app that lets you play and manage videos, audio, and subtitles from network servers, cloud storage, and local files in one place. Connect to various network servers such as SMB, FTP, Plex, NFS, and SFTP to browse and play your video and audio files directly. In addition to network sources, you can import media files from the Files app, Dropbox, and Wi-Fi file transfer. iTunes File Sharing is also supported for convenient file management with your computer. All imported files can be managed within Vipe. Organize your content with separate video and audio libraries, and use playlists to arrange and enjoy your media in your preferred order. Vipe also includes a dedicated subtitle library that allows you to manage all your subtitle files in one place, providing a more convenient viewing experience with extensive subtitle support. Supports major subtitle formats including SRT, WebVTT, ASS/SSA, and SMI, as well as embedded subtitle tracks. You can freely switch subtitle tracks during playback. Customize subtitles with detailed style settings such as font size, color, outline, and background. Subtitle timing can also be adjusted with time offsets to perfectly synchronize subtitles with your video. With preferred language settings, Vipe can automatically select your preferred subtitle track. Automatically generated subtitles and automatically translated subtitle tracks are also clearly distinguished for easier management. The resume playback feature automatically saves your playback position, allowing you to continue watching videos exactly where you left off. The built-in player provides essential features for everyday viewing. Player usability has been improved with easier seek bar navigation, brightness adjustment, and more intuitive controls. Background playback and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) are supported, allowing you to continue enjoying your media while using other apps. Video, audio, playlist, and subtitle libraries display the total number of items, making content management easier. Vipe supports a wide range of media formats and codecs, including H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-4, AV1, AAC, MP3, FLAC, ALAC, Opus, Vorbis, and WAV. You can also extract MP3 audio from locally stored video files. Actual playback availability may vary depending on the file format, container, device environment, and system decoder support. Key Features • SMB, FTP, Plex, NFS, and SFTP network connections • Import media from Files app, Dropbox, and Wi-Fi transfer • iTunes File Sharing support • Video and audio library management • Dedicated subtitle library management • Support for SRT, WebVTT, ASS/SSA, SMI, and embedded subtitles • Subtitle customization and synchronization adjustment • Automatic subtitle selection based on preferred language • Clear distinction between generated and translated subtitle tracks • Resume playback support • Playlist support • Background playback and Picture-in-Picture support • Improved player controls and UI • Total item count display for each library • Wide range of video/audio formats and codecs • MP3 audio extraction from local video files • Continuous bug fixes and stability improvements

About

MHT Viewer

Easily open and read MHT and MHTML web archive files offline on your iPhone and iPad. Convert these files to HTML format while preserving layout and images. Access saved web pages quickly and securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Open MHT and MHTML files
  • Accurate web page rendering
  • Offline access
  • Convert MHT to HTML
  • Share or export content
  • Private and secure file handling
Features
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Open and read MHT & MHTML files instantly on your iPhone and iPad. View web archive pages offline with full formatting, images, and content preserved. OPEN MHT & MHTML FILES EASILY Quickly open and view MHT (MHTML) web archive files directly on your device. No desktop tools or extra setup required. CONVERT MHT TO HTML Easily convert MHT and MHTML files into standard HTML format: •. Export web pages for use in browsers •. Preserve layout, images, and content •. Share or reuse files anywhere VIEW WEB PAGES OFFLINE Access saved web pages exactly as captured: •. Full HTML layout •. Images and styles preserved •. Clean and readable format FAST AND LIGHTWEIGHT •. Open files instantly •. Smooth scrolling and rendering •. Optimized for large MHT files PRIVATE AND SECURE Your files stay on your device. No uploads, no cloud processing. EASY FILE IMPORT •. Open from Files app •. Import from Mail attachments •. Support for iCloud Drive and other providers KEY FEATURES •. View MHT and MHTML files •. Accurate web page rendering •. Offline access anytime •. Clean reading experience • Share or export content PERFECT FOR •. Opening archived web pages • Viewing saved reports or documents •. Accessing offline web content Simple, fast, and reliable — the easiest way to open MHT files on iOS. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vipe4 screens
MHT Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MHT Viewer at 5.0 against Vipe's 4.1. MHT Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Vipe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, ratings volume 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. MHT Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Vipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MHT Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vipe ships an update every 4 days, MHT Viewer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vipe versus MHT Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVipeMHT Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJun延平 陈

Customer experience

Vipe

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

MHT Viewer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vipe

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MHT Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • MHT Viewer Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • MHT Viewer Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • MHT Viewer Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MHT Viewer Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Vipe free?
Vipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MHT Viewer free?
MHT Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vipe or MHT Viewer?
MHT Viewer is rated higher. Vipe averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MHT Viewer averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Vipe or MHT Viewer have ads?
Vipe shows ads; MHT Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, Vipe or MHT Viewer?
Vipe ships an update every 4 days, and MHT Viewer every 11 days. Most recently, Vipe was updated on October 26, 2026 and MHT Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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