Comparison

KMPlayer vs MX 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

MX Player

This powerful media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats, including HD and 4K content. Enjoy smooth playback with customizable speed controls, intuitive gesture controls, and easy library management. It also functions as a capable audio player with gapless playback and playlist creation.

Highlights
  • Plays all popular video/audio formats
  • Supports HD and 4K playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Automatic media library scanning
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Screenshot and screen-lock features
Features
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MX Player - All Media Player is a powerful HD media player for iOS. It plays all popular video and audio formats (MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, FLV, MP3, WAV, etc.) in high definition (even 4K). Experience smooth playback for movies, TV shows, and music videos without quality loss. So you can watch content in any language. Key Features: Wide Format Support: Plays virtually any video/audio file (MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP, MPEG, FLAC, AAC, etc.) with full HD/4K quality. Playback Speed Control: Adjust video speed (0.5x–2x) to watch faster or slower without changing pitch. Create and manage playlists for your favorite videos or music tracks. Gesture Controls: Intuitive swipe gestures let you adjust volume, brightness, and seek position directly on the video screen. The player also handles auto-rotation and aspect-ratio adjustments smoothly. Easy Library Management: MX Player auto-scans and lists all video/audio files on your device, including those in your photo gallery. You can sync media via iTunes File. Extras: Take screenshots during playback and use the screen-lock feature to prevent accidental taps. Browse videos in specific folders or your camera roll. You can hide photos, videos, and files. MX Player also works great as an audio player. Enjoy music with gapless playback, create song playlists, and control playback with shuffle or repeat. Its powerful engine plays high-bitrate tracks (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.) smoothly without quality loss. Designed for both casual users and media professionals, MX Player offers a simple, user-friendly interface plus advanced options for enthusiasts. The app is multilingual, supporting English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Arabic, Korean, and more, making it accessible worldwide. Upgrade to MX Player Pro to remove ads. Subscriptions renew automatically (monthly or yearly); manage them anytime in your iTunes account settings. For support or feedback, contact us at picsaltapp@gmail.com. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mx-player-all-media-player/home Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/mx-player-all-media-player/home Developer's comment MX Player: All Media Player is the most complete video player. We listen to your feedback and develop it. Please give us many feature requests and feedback.

Screenshots

KMPlayer4 screens
MX Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

KMPlayer and MX Player both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of MX Player's. KMPlayer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 137). MX Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ads 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. MX Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.3 for MX Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMPlayer has 3.3K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of MX Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, MX Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KMPlayer versus MX Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKMPlayerMX Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.3K ratings)4.3 (137 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better137
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,LtdAsmita Patel

Customer experience

KMPlayer

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

MX Player

All ratings131 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

MX Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KMPlayer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MX Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is KMPlayer free?
KMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KMPlayer or MX Player?
MX Player is rated higher. KMPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while MX Player averages 4.3 from 137 ratings.
Do KMPlayer or MX Player have ads?
Neither KMPlayer nor MX Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KMPlayer or MX Player?
KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and MX Player every 3 days. Most recently, KMPlayer was updated on November 1, 2026 and MX Player on October 30, 2026.

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