# FC2 Video vs Conflux

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Conflux at 74% against FC2 Video's 29%. Conflux also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (67 vs 7). FC2 Video's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FC2 Video sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Conflux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Conflux holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conflux has 67 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of FC2 Video's written reviews are positive against 74% of Conflux's.

FC2 Video ships an update every 2 months, Conflux monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FC2 Video | Conflux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc2-video/id866843206/reviews) | **[4.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conflux-video-player/id6450330892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FC2,inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374259312) | [健 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287914885) |

## What reviewers say

### FC2 Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc2-video/id866843206)

This app allows users to search for and watch videos, upload their own content, and manage their viewing history and favorite videos. It also offers features for continuous, random, or repeat playback within personal albums.

**Highlights:** Search and watch videos, Background playback, Upload videos, Edit video content, Save and edit watch history, Manage favorite videos, Playback options within albums

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium member (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| 1ヶ月チケット(iOS) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 初回限定12ヶ月特別チケット(iOS) | $64.99 | one-time |
| Save with 12 month ticket | $99.99 | one-time |


### Conflux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conflux-video-player/id6450330892)

Play any video format on your Apple devices without transcoding. Stream from network drives or cloud services, with advanced subtitle support and immersive audio/visual features.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats, Stream from network drives and cloud, Advanced subtitle integration, HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos support, 4K Ultra HD playback, Picture-in-Picture and Spatial Audio

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conflux Pro - Lifetime (Promo) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Conflux Ultra Lifetime (Promo) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Conflux Pro - Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Conflux Ultra - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and elegant user interface design
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🆓 Free application with no mandatory subscription
- 📱 Cross-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV)
- 🎬 Excellent Emby integration and compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes on Apple TV
- 🐛 Playback stops or becomes unresponsive
- 🐛 Black screen issues when switching windows
- 🔌 Limited cloud storage support (few cloud services)
- ❌ Unable to disable iCloud sync

**Reported bugs**

- Apple TV app crashes and freezes
- Playback stops after ~7 minutes
- Black screen when switching windows
- Cannot connect to SMB servers
- External hard drives not detected

**Requested features**

- Skip intro/outro functionality
- Support for more cloud storage services (Quark, Plex, Jellyfin)
- Playback speed control (1.5x, 2x, etc.)
- Offline download capability
- Music file playback support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FC2 Video free?

FC2 Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Conflux free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FC2 Video or Conflux?

Conflux is rated higher. FC2 Video averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Conflux averages 4.2 from 67 ratings.

### Do FC2 Video or Conflux have ads?

Neither FC2 Video nor Conflux shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FC2 Video or Conflux?

FC2 Video ships an update every 2 months, and Conflux monthly. Most recently, FC2 Video was updated on October 26, 2026 and Conflux on October 25, 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.*