Folder Video+ vs Liftplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Folder Video+
This app plays videos stored in cloud folders or offline, helping to free up smartphone space. It allows users to select entire folders or individual videos for playback, with options for background audio and loop control.
- Cloud video playback
- Offline video playback
- Folder-based video selection
- Individual video selection
- Background audio playback
- Loop control options
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Cloud folder Video player. (Video image related files) This app is a video player that plays videos in the cloud. Video Player can free up space on your smartphone. You can select a folder and watch the entire video in the folder. You can also select and watch each video in the folder. When listening to music videos in the background, you can save battery by playing only the sound. Use the folder video app. You can select a folder and play the entire video in the folder. Or you can select and run each video in the folder. You can also select No loop, Repeat all videos, or Repeat 1 video. Play videos quickly and easily with this folder video app. Background playback function has been added.
Liftplay
This app allows you to play video streams using M3U and W3U playlists. It supports loading playlists locally or remotely, scanning QR codes, and includes an integrated web browser and smart player. Enjoy your streams with Chromecast & AirPlay support and VR compatibility.
- M3U and W3U playlist support
- Load local or remote playlists
- QR code playlist scanning
- Integrated Web Browser
- Chromecast & AirPlay support
- VR compatible
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Liftplay is a powerful and simple video player for playing video streams. Based on Wiseplay and compatible with m3u and w3u lists. Features - M3U and W3U playlist support. - Load local or remote playlists. - Load lists by scanning QR codes. - Integrated Web Browser. - Integrated Smart Player. - Search. - Chromecast & AirPlay support. - VR compatible. - And much more. Important Liftplay does not include or provide any content what so ever. This means that you should add your playlists to be able to play streams. Disclaimer - Liftplay does not supply or include any media or content. - Users must provide their own content. - Liftplay has no affiliation with any third-party provider. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission of the copyright holder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Folder Video+ at 4.8 against Liftplay's 4.0. Folder Video+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (42% vs 32%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Liftplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Folder Video+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Folder Video+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Video+ has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Folder Video+'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Liftplay's.
Folder Video+ ships an update fortnightly, Liftplay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Folder Video+ | Liftplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews — better | 31.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Apollo Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Folder Video+
Liftplay
Bugs and requests
Folder Video+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Liftplay
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App closes during startup on iPad
- Non-functional on Mac with Apple Silicon chips
- URL input bar disappeared after update
- M3U playlists won't open
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- Chromecast connection fails
- AirPlay not connecting to any device
- Premium purchase not recognized (ads still appear)
- Restore purchase required on every app launch
- App incompatible with iOS 12 devices
- Video links show crossed-out play button
- HTML and PHP playlist links not supported
Requested features
10 requests- Apple TV version of the app
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode
- Functional Chromecast support
- Functional AirPlay support
- Playlist backup and export functionality
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- Ability to name custom playlists
- Playlist refresh without deletion
- Support for .mkv file format
- YouTube link integration
- Mac M1/M2 compatibility fix
In-app purchases
Folder Video+
No in-app purchases
Liftplay
- Premium$4.99
