Vido vs CodecPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Vido
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Vido: Play Video Offline Enjoy your videos the way theyβre meant to be smooth, powerful and completely offline. Vido is a modern video player designed for iPhone, built to give you full control over your local media. Browse your video library, organize content your way, and experience advanced playback features without uploading your data anywhere. Important Notes - The app accesses your Photos library only to display and play videos - All media remains on your device at all times Enjoy a better way to watch, manage and protect your videos. Vido Simple. Powerful. Private.
CodecPlayer
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CodecPlayer is a focused local video player for iPhone and iPad. Open videos from Files or Photos and keep them organized in a persistent playlist. PLAY MORE FORMATS Use native playback for iOS formats and VLC-powered playback for formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, and WebM. BUILT FOR LONG WATCHING CodecPlayer remembers your position, highlights your most recently played video, and continues through the playlist in order. Reorder videos any time with drag and drop. COMFORTABLE CONTROLS Double-tap to seek, swipe horizontally to scrub, adjust brightness on the left and system volume on the right, or press and hold for temporary 2Γ playback. Switch between fit and fill, use embedded subtitles, and play in full screen or Picture in Picture. LOCAL-FIRST Your videos stay on your device. Files are referenced in place whenever possible, without creating unnecessary duplicate copies. CodecPlayer does not require an account.
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Verdict
Vido and CodecPlayer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Vido | CodecPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Narendra Sorathiya | Hao Xiong |
In-app purchases
Vido
No in-app purchases
CodecPlayer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vido free?
Is CodecPlayer free?
Do Vido or CodecPlayer have ads?
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