# Folder Video+ vs MX Player

Folder Video+ and MX Player both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Folder Video+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of MX Player's. Folder Video+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). MX Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (103 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MX Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Folder Video+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Folder Video+ against 4.4 for MX Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Player has 103 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Folder Video+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of MX Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Video+ | MX Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-video-plus/id926147006/reviews) | **[4.4 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-all-in-one-player/id1634027720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) | [Dipak Suhagiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575122306) |

## What reviewers say

### Folder Video+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-video-plus/id926147006)

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.

**Highlights:** Cloud video playback, Offline video playback, Folder-based video selection, Individual video selection, Background audio playback, Loop control options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-all-in-one-player/id1634027720)

This app is a powerful HD video player that automatically identifies all video files on your device. It offers smooth playback, advanced features like speed control and GIF creation, and supports all popular video formats. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with intuitive gesture controls.

**Highlights:** Supports all popular video formats, Automatic video file identification, Gesture-based controls for volume and brightness, Create video clips and GIFs, Playback speed control, Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Video+ free?

Folder Video+ 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, Folder Video+ or MX Player?

MX Player is rated higher. Folder Video+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MX Player averages 4.4 from 103 ratings.

### Do Folder Video+ or MX Player have ads?

Folder Video+ shows ads; MX Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Folder Video+ or MX Player?

Folder Video+ ships an update fortnightly, and MX Player fortnightly. Most recently, Folder Video+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and MX Player on October 22, 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.*