# Video Player  ‎ vs File Browser

The clearest difference is rating: File Browser at 5.0 against Video Player  ‎'s 4.1. File Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Video Player  ‎'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Video Player  ‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player  ‎ has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Player  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, File Browser every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Player  ‎ | File Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player/id6784096007/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-browser-offline-manager/id6821804642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikunj Kavathiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568975861) | [伟祥 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811831501) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Player  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player/id6784096007)

This app plays all your video files smoothly on iPhone and iPad. It supports numerous formats, offers advanced playback controls, and helps you manage your media library efficiently. Enjoy high-quality, private viewing with a fast and lightweight interface.

**Highlights:** Plays all video formats (MP4, MKV, AVI, etc.), Supports HD, Full HD, and 4K playback, Hardware acceleration for smooth playback, Easy video management and organization, Advanced playback controls (speed, repeat, seek), Picture-in-Picture support, Private video viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-browser-offline-manager/id6821804642)

Organize, preview, and transfer your files offline on iPhone and iPad. Features include a built-in browser, document scanner, PDF tools, and secure vault. Manage all your documents in one place without an account.

**Highlights:** Offline file browsing and organization, Wi-Fi Transfer and WebDAV support, Built-in document scanner with OCR, PDF manipulation tools, Secure encrypted vault, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Player  ‎ free?

Video Player  ‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Browser free?

File Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Player  ‎ or File Browser?

File Browser is rated higher. Video Player  ‎ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while File Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Player  ‎ or File Browser have ads?

Video Player  ‎ shows ads; File Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Player  ‎ or File Browser?

Video Player  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and File Browser every 6 days. Most recently, Video Player  ‎ was updated on October 31, 2026 and File Browser on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*