# PetChatz vs MX Player

The clearest difference is rating: MX Player at 4.6 against PetChatz's 2.9. MX Player also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 15%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 24). PetChatz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MX Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PetChatz asks for nothing beyond the download.

MX Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Player has 4.9K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of PetChatz's written reviews are positive against 57% of MX Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PetChatz | MX Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petchatz/id934028774/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-video-player/id1578866804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Jeffrey Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734514928) | [Jatin Maniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578216434) |

## What reviewers say

### PetChatz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petchatz/id934028774)

This app allows you to interact with your pet remotely through a videophone. Features include two-way video and audio, treat dispensing, aromatherapy, and motion/sound detection. It also offers the ability to stream pet-specific television and record special moments.

**Highlights:** Two-way video and audio chat, Treat dispenser, Aromatherapy, Sound and motion detection, Stream DOGTV, Pet-specific ringtone, Motion-triggered video recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-video-player/id1578866804)

Play all your videos in various formats with this powerful player. It offers advanced playback controls, subtitle support, and easy file synchronization with your computer. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats (MKV, AVI, MP4, etc.), Multi-track audio and subtitle support, Gesture controls for volume, brightness, and seeking, Playback speed control, Screenshot capture from videos, File synchronization with computer via iTunes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Best video player
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Plays ads and freezes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Boring ads
- 🔋 New design is bad

**Reported bugs**

- Version issues
- Errors in previous version

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete movies from the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PetChatz free?

PetChatz 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, PetChatz or MX Player?

MX Player is rated higher. PetChatz averages 2.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while MX Player averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do PetChatz or MX Player have ads?

MX Player shows ads; PetChatz does not.

### Which is updated more often, PetChatz or MX Player?

PetChatz ships an update every 3 weeks, and MX Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, PetChatz was updated on November 6, 2026 and MX Player on November 7, 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.*