Comparison

vChannel vs RSS Video Player

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

Head to head
About

vChannel

This application plays video content from RSS feeds that support the media enclosure tag. It allows for seamless video playing and streaming directly from these feeds.

Highlights
  • RSS feed video playback
  • Supports media enclosure tag
  • Video streaming
  • Plays video content
Features
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vChannel is a RSS feed video player. Video channel feeds are based on RSS 2.0 specification with the media enclosure tag that supports video playing and streaming.

About

RSS Video Player

Play videos directly from RSS video feeds using this player. It supports background playback, allowing you to enjoy content while using other apps. Easily access and manage your favorite video feeds.

Highlights
  • Play videos from RSS feeds
  • Supports RSS 2.0 media enclosure tag
  • Background playback
  • Access sample RSS feed
  • Manage video feeds
Features
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RSS Player is video player which help you playing video from a RSS video feed, based on RSS 2.0 with the media enclosure tag. RSS Player support playing in the background. Sample RSS: https://rssvideoplayer.com/sample.xml More information: https://rssvideoplayer.com/

Screenshots

vChannel2 screens
RSS Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RSS Video Player at 3.8 against vChannel's 3.2. RSS Video Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). vChannel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (226 vs 6). On price, review sentiment 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. RSS Video Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. vChannel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RSS Video Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: vChannel has 226 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of vChannel's written reviews are positive against 21% of RSS Video Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vChannel ships an update every 5 months, RSS Video Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
vChannel versus RSS Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervChannelRSS Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (226 ratings)3.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings226 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB67 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMa LaPhi Long

Customer experience

vChannel

All ratings226 ratings
Positive49.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative39.8%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral18.7%
Negative56.0%

RSS Video Player

All ratings146 ratings
Positive21.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral18.3%
Negative60.6%

User reviews

vChannel

From 226 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome app with no charge!
  • 👍 Lots of choices & selections

Room to improve

  • 🐛 This app didn't work anymore
  • 🐛 not working with Wi-Fi again
  • 🐛 Won't work after update
  • 🐛 Remove this app now
  • 🐛 Chromecast not working at all after the update

RSS Video Player

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast loading
  • 👍 Convenient for overseas users
  • 👍 Works well with Chromecast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Ads cause app to freeze or close
  • 🐛 Landscape mode not working
  • 🐛 Casting/Chromecast functionality broken
  • 🐛 Unable to add/edit channels

Bugs and requests

vChannel

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • No new Kdrama episodes
  • AirPlay not working
  • No sound after update
  • Airplay stops when the screen is locked or app is minimized
  • List has gone too
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  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Please make it available on Apple TV also
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

RSS Video Player

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Ads causing issues
  • Landscape mode not working
  • Chromecast/casting broken
  • Channel management problems
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  • Download feature not functioning
  • Favorites/bookmarks issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Chromecast support
  • Landscape mode
  • Ability to add/edit channels
  • Restore download functionality
  • Improve favorites/bookmarks management
Show 2 more
  • Apple TV app version
  • Automatic next episode playback

In-app purchases

None

vChannel

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RSS Video Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • 3-Months Subscription (Best Value)$4.993 Months

Questions

Is vChannel free?
vChannel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RSS Video Player free?
RSS Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, vChannel or RSS Video Player?
RSS Video Player is rated higher. vChannel averages 3.2 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while RSS Video Player averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do vChannel or RSS Video Player have ads?
vChannel shows ads; RSS Video Player does not.
Which is updated more often, vChannel or RSS Video Player?
vChannel ships an update every 5 months, and RSS Video Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, vChannel was updated on September 21, 2026 and RSS Video Player on September 19, 2026.

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