OTG Cloud by Monster Digital vs Private Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OTG Cloud by Monster Digital
Wirelessly access and share media from SD cards, USB drives, and hard drives on your Apple devices. Stream content, back up files, and even create a Wi-Fi hotspot. The device also functions as a power bank for other gadgets.
- Wireless media access
- File sharing
- Video and music streaming
- File backup
- Wi-Fi hotspot creation
- Power bank functionality
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OTG Cloud by Monster Digital Quick Description Use the Monster Digital OTG Cloud app with the OTG Cloud device (sold separately) to wirelessly access and share videos, photos and music on SD cards, microSD cards, USB flash drives and hard drives through your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac. Any device with Wi-Fi and our App or a browser to can access memory connected to OTG Cloud to upload, download and stream. OTG Cloud App and Device Use Scenarios Road trips - access movies via iPad, Mac, iPhone, Tablet, SmartPhone etc. At work - collaborate by sharing files wirelessly, no other network required. On a trip - wirelessly share the day's photos and videos with the group. Backup your files. Wired internet access but no wireless network? - Plug in the Ethernet cable to make a hot-spot. Use the onboard battery as a power bank and charge other devices. OTG Cloud Device (sold separately) Access USB hard drives up to 2TB Read and write to SD and microSD cards up to 64GB An unlimited number of users can connect via Wi-Fi Stream 1080p to 3 devices or 720p to 5 devices Create a wireless access point with internet router functions 2000mAh battery for 5 hours of use and can charge other devices via USB *Not a cellular device and no monthly fees. System Requirements iOS 5 or higher Mac OSX 10.6 or higher Compatibility Compatible with all iOS supported file types. Memory connected to OTG Cloud can store any file but your device must support the file type to read it. For any Assistance or Support Please Contact: support@monsterdigital.com FAQ - http://support.monsterdigital.com/hc/en-us Product Info - http://www.monsterdigital.com/wireless-streaming/otg-cloud Copyright (C) 2014 Monster Digital
Private Player
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Unleash Your Secret Vault on Apple TV: Store and Secure Photos, Videos, Music & Text Enjoy complete peace of mind knowing your private content is secured. Want to: Guard your personal media from prying eyes? Enjoy movies seamlessly on your Apple TV? Access hidden content? Meet Private Player: your discreet media player. Unlock the Power of Privacy: Effortlessly set your secret passcode. Enjoy complete peace of mind knowing your private content is secured. More Than Just a Vault: Play movies, music, and view photos & text files directly on your Apple TV. Import media from your web browser, Mac/PC, or directly on your device. Supports an array of popular video, music, photo, and text formats. Upgrade to Pro (Optional): Unlock unlimited watch time for your media. Enjoy additional premium features. Download Private Player Today: Secure your precious memories and media. Enjoy seamless entertainment on your Apple TV. Supported Formats: Videos: .mkv, .avi, .mp4, .3gp, .mov, .webm, .wmv, and more... Music: .flac, .mp3, .ogg, .wav, .wma, and more... Photos: .png, .jpg, and more... Text: .txt, .rtf, .html, and more... Don't wait! Download Private Player and reclaim your media privacy today! Links: Terms of Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/penmovie/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/penmovie/policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OTG Cloud by Monster Digital at none against Private Player's 3. OTG Cloud by Monster Digital also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Private Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. OTG Cloud by Monster Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.
OTG Cloud by Monster Digital ships an update every 5 weeks, Private Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTG Cloud by Monster Digital | Private Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SDJ Technologies, Inc | Warif Rishi |
Bugs and requests
OTG Cloud by Monster Digital
Reported bugs
7 issues- App no longer works with iOS 11 and later
- Cannot transfer files by plugging in phone
- Music player stops after one song
- Video plays only in portrait mode
- App freezes when accessing media server
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- Cannot read photos from camera SD cards
- Wi-Fi keeps flashing and stops working
Requested features
9 requests- Update the app for current iOS versions
- Support 'Open In...' functionality for all file types
- Improve music player functionality (playlists, continuous play)
- Enable landscape mode for video playback
- Allow import/export of all file types
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- Add security features for shared networks (password protection for settings)
- Improve file transfer speed
- Support .m4v files
- Allow changing router settings to connect to Wi-Fi
Private Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OTG Cloud by Monster Digital
No in-app purchases
Private Player
- PREMIUM WEEKLY$3.997 Days
- PREMIUM MONTHLY3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- PREMIUM YEARLY3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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