Comparison

KMPlayer vs Video Player

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

Head to head
About

KMPlayer

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and music formats
  • Supports numerous subtitle formats
  • Bookmark playback sections
  • Adjust video color and playback speed
  • Stream videos via URL
  • Network and cloud storage support
Features
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▶ KMPlayer, Customer Lounge is here! ▶ Feedback, ideas, and events—all welcome. - Link: https://cobak.co/en/space/392 KMPlayer is a perfect media player that can play all forms of high resolution videos, music, and subtitle files. Along with the flawless playback, enjoy the rich features of the player including quick button, bookmark, subtitle settings, and play speed settings! ▶ KMPlayer ◀ · Bookmark: Add bookmark to the time points to playback any sections you wish to cherish · Control Color: Change brightness, light intensity, hue, saturation, and gamma information · Expand & Contract: Expand & contract the video screen being played · Section Repeat: Repeatedly play a section from point A to point B · Quick button: Quickly set the player options · Equalizer: Save separate equalizers for music & video · Subtitle Settings: Change color, size, and position of subtitles · URL Playing: Enter URL to play any videos on the web (streaming) · Network: Supports FTP, UPNP, SMB, WebDav · Cloud: Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive [ Supported Formats ] Video and music: AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4, WMV, RMVB, FLAC, 3GP, M4V, MKV, TS, MPG, FLV Subtitle: DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle Track, SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.SAMI(.smi) with ruby tag support, SubRip(.srt), MicroDVD(.sub/.txt), VobSub(.sub/.idx), SubViewer2.0(.sub), MPL2(.mpl/.txt), TMPlayer(.txt), Teletext, PJS(.pjs) , WebVTT(.vtt) Due to the policy, we do not support certain codecs. (DTS, EAC3, TrueHD, Divx .. ) ▶ Permission Information ◀ [ Required Permissions ] Storage space: Requesting permission to access photos, music, and videos stored in the device ▶ Message from the Developers ◀ KMPlayer’s development team are always open to your opinions to further improve the App. Feel free to request new features and please provide us with plentiful feedback. Email: support.ios@kmplayer.com

About

Video Player

This app is a comprehensive media player supporting a vast array of video and audio formats, including 4K playback. It offers advanced playback controls, editing tools, and network streaming capabilities, all within an organized media library. An optional subscription unlocks premium features for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Supports MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, and more
  • 4K and Full HD playback
  • Subtitle and external audio track support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Video editing tools (trim, mute, loop, reverse)
  • Network stream playback (MP4, M3U, M3U8)
  • Organized media library and file management
Features
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MX Video Player – Your All-in-One Media Player MX Video Player is your media companion on iOS. Enjoy your favorite videos, music, and supported network streams with smooth playback, powerful controls, and a simple media library. ## Play Your Videos with Ease Enjoy your favorite videos with support for a wide range of formats, including MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, and more. - 4K and Full HD video playback - Subtitle and external audio track support - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode - Gesture controls for volume, brightness, and seeking - Playback speed control - Screen lock mode - Aspect ratio adjustments ## Powerful Video Player Enjoy a flexible viewing experience with features designed for everyday playback. - Support for AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, WMV, 3GP, FLV, MPG, TS, and M4V - Embedded and external subtitles - Multiple audio track support - Playback speed adjustments - Smooth seeking and gesture controls - Flexible display and aspect ratio options ## Built-in Music Player Listen to your favorite music and audio files with convenient playback controls. - Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and more - Background audio playback - Lock Screen playback controls - Convenient audio library ## Smart Video Editing Tools Make quick edits to your videos with built-in tools. - Trim video clips - Mute audio - Loop video segments - Reverse video - Extract audio - Add background music - Convert video clips to GIF - Compress videos for sharing ## Online and Network Media Player Play supported online media streams using compatible network URLs. - MP4 network stream playback - M3U and M3U8 playlist and stream support - Support for compatible HTTP and other network protocols - Simple network playback interface Network playback is intended for content that you own or are authorized to access. Playback availability depends on the source, format, and network configuration. ## Media Library and File Management Keep your media library organized and easy to access. - Organize videos and music into folders - Rename and manage supported local files - Share supported files - Access compatible media through the Files app and iCloud Drive - Transfer files using supported Wi-Fi transfer and iTunes file-sharing features ## A Smooth Media Experience Whether you enjoy movies, personal videos, music, or compatible online streams, MX Video Player brings your media together in one convenient app. Enjoy a streamlined, ad-free media experience with Premium features available through an optional subscription. Rate and review the app to share your feedback and help us improve. ## Unlock Premium Features Choose a subscription to access the Premium features offered in the app. **Available subscriptions:** - Weekly Premium — $2.99 per week - Annual Premium — $14.99 per year ### Subscription Information - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in your Apple Account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. **Terms of Use (EULA):** https://shellinfra.com/tos.html **Privacy Policy:** https://shellinfra.com/privacy-policy.html ### Open-Source Software Notice This application is based on VLC for iOS Beta and is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later. GNU General Public License: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/

Screenshots

KMPlayer4 screens
Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KMPlayer at none against Video Player's 4. KMPlayer also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 53%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 746). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Video Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. KMPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for KMPlayer against 4.4 for Video Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 746 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Video Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, Video Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KMPlayer versus Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKMPlayerVideo Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.3K ratings)4.4 (746 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better746
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,LtdSHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

KMPlayer

All ratings3,244 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.2%

Video Player

All ratings734 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

KMPlayer

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Well-designed interface
  • 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
  • 🚀 Excellent media player
  • 🚀 Best video player on iOS

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Video playback issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Subtitles not working
  • 🐛 Brightness issues

Video Player

From 746 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Plays various video formats
  • 💡 Good video playback options
  • 👍 Convenient file transfer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of folder management
  • 📺 Aspect ratio issues on external displays
  • 💸 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

KMPlayer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Video playback freezes
  • Audio desynchronization issues
  • Crashes when playing certain file types
  • Network share access problems
  • Brightness control malfunctions
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  • Subtitle font issues
  • Missing video files in library
  • Lockscreen controls not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable background playback

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Picture-in-Picture support
  • Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
  • Improve subtitle handling and customization
  • Add more aspect ratio options
  • Implement a dark mode
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  • Add ability to rename files
  • Improve network file sharing
  • Add more codec support (e.g., MKV)
  • Implement a better file organization system
  • Add ability to save custom audio/video settings

Video Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updating to ad-free version
  • Inability to play local videos from iPhone files
  • Landscape mode not working on iOS 16
  • Syncing subtitles not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add playlist and folder management options
  • Improve subtitle and audio track handling
  • Provide a paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

KMPlayer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Player

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Subscription$2.997 Days
  • One Year Basic3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Video Player with IPTV and Cast$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Player Remove Ads$34.99

Questions

Is KMPlayer free?
KMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KMPlayer or Video Player?
Video Player is rated higher. KMPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Video Player averages 4.4 from 746 ratings.
Do KMPlayer or Video Player have ads?
Neither KMPlayer nor Video Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KMPlayer or Video Player?
KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and Video Player weekly. Most recently, KMPlayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Video Player on November 7, 2026.

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