# Folder Video+ vs Video Player

Folder Video+ and Video Player both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Video Player's written reviews are positive against 42% of Folder Video+'s. Video Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43 vs 6). Folder Video+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Folder Video+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Folder Video+ against 4.7 for Video Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player has 43 ratings behind it against 6, 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 93% of Video Player's.

Folder Video+ ships an update fortnightly, Video Player every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Video+ | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-video-plus/id926147006/reviews)** | [4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-arc-player/id6752797259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) | [Arc Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841042540) |

## 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


### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-arc-player/id6752797259)

This app plays all video formats smoothly without conversion. Enjoy offline playback of 4K/HDR content with features like Picture-in-Picture, a private folder for sensitive videos, and subtitle support.

**Highlights:** Plays all video formats, Smooth offline playback, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), Private folder for videos, Background playback, Subtitle and audio track support, Playback speed control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arc Player Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Video+ free?

Folder Video+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Folder Video+ or Video Player?

Folder Video+ is rated higher. Folder Video+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Video Player averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

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

Folder Video+ shows ads; Video Player does not.

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

Folder Video+ ships an update fortnightly, and Video Player every 4 weeks. Most recently, Folder Video+ was updated on October 3, 2026 and Video Player on October 13, 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.*