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 all major video and audio formats, including 4K playback. It offers advanced features like subtitle support, picture-in-picture mode, gesture controls, a built-in music player, and smart video editing tools. Additionally, it includes a video downloader and manager for seamless media handling.

Highlights
  • Plays all major video and audio formats
  • 4K and Full HD playback
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Smart video editing tools
  • Built-in music player
  • Fast video downloader
  • Media manager with folder organization
Features
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MX Video Player is your ultimate media companion on iOS. Whether you're watching Telegram videos, streaming online, or editing your favorite clips — this app does it all. == Play Everything with Ease == Supports all major formats: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, and more — just like VLC or KMPlayer. - 4K & Full HD video playback - Subtitle & external audio track support - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode - Gesture controls: volume, brightness & seek - Lock screen mode & speed control == Video Player Highlights == - Plays all major formats: AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, WMV, 3GP, FLV, MPG, TS, M4V - Full HD and 4K playback support - PiP (Picture-in-Picture) for multitasking - Subtitle support (external and embedded) - Playback speed control - Gesture controls for brightness, volume & seek - External audio track support - Aspect ratio adjustments == Built-in Music Player == - Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV & more - Background play with lock screen control - Perfect for music and podcasts == Smart Video Editor Tools == - Trim, mute, loop, reverse - Extract audio / Add background music - Convert video to GIF - Compress for sharing == Download & Stream Easily == - Fast video downloader from URL - Stream videos online like a pro - Supports HTTP, RTMP, FTP & M3U links - Wi-Fi transfer & iTunes file sharing == Media Manager == - Organize videos and music into folders - Rename, delete, share instantly - Works with iCloud Drive & Files app Whether you're a fan of MX Player, VLC, or KMPlayer, this powerful movie app delivers a smooth, ad-free experience for video and audio lovers. Also works great as a Telegram video player and online media viewer. Download now and experience the most complete media player for iPhone and iPad! Do not forget to share your best experiences with us through Rate & Review. Unlock Premium with Subscription Remove ads and unlock premium features with an auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions available: • Weekly Premium — $2.99 per week • Annual Premium — $14.99 per year Subscription details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store 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 Disclaimer : Video Player is based on VLC for iOS Beta, and 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 ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). Video Player's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence 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. 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

Video Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 734 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Video Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, Video Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
KMPlayer versus Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKMPlayerVideo Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.2K ratings)4.5 (734 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better734
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB170 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,LtdSHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

KMPlayer

All ratings3,244 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.3%

Video Player

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

User reviews

KMPlayer

From 3.2K 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 734 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 Cast3 Days trial$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 3.2K ratings, while Video Player averages 4.5 from 734 ratings.
Do KMPlayer or Video Player have ads?
Video Player shows ads; KMPlayer does not.
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 September 24, 2026 and Video Player on September 23, 2026.

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