# QWE vs VideoBox

The clearest difference is rating: VideoBox at 4.5 against QWE's 4.0. QWE'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. VideoBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. QWE asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 470 and 142 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of QWE's written reviews are positive against 38% of VideoBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QWE ships an update every 9 months, VideoBox every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QWE | VideoBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwe/id935520103/reviews) | **[4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videobox-cloud-video-player/id1003166435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **470** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baulin Roman](https://appshunter.io/developer/475892173) | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) |

## What reviewers say

### QWE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwe/id935520103)

Access and manage your documents across your iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Organize files with folders, transfer wirelessly via Wi-Fi, and secure your data with a passcode lock. Supports cloud integration and iTunes File Sharing.

**Highlights:** Cloud Manager, File Manager with folders, iTunes File Sharing, Wi-Fi Transfer, Passcode Lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Unique features
- 🎉 Excellent overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📵 Lack of browser functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open settings
- Unable to delete downloaded files
- Music playback issues when device is locked
- Compatibility problems with iPhone X and later

**Requested features**

- Bring back browser functionality
- Add playlist management
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Reduce intrusive ads


### VideoBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videobox-cloud-video-player/id1003166435)

Stream and download videos directly from your cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive. This app also offers video editing tools, file management, and secure playback options.

**Highlights:** Download and stream from cloud services, Network stream playback, Wi-Fi transfer, Video conversion, Trim, compress, reverse video, File and folder management, Passcode lock with biometrics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QWE free?

QWE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VideoBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QWE or VideoBox?

VideoBox is rated higher. QWE averages 4.0 out of 5 from 470 ratings, while VideoBox averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.

### Do QWE or VideoBox have ads?

VideoBox shows ads; QWE does not.

### Which is updated more often, QWE or VideoBox?

QWE ships an update every 9 months, and VideoBox every 6 months. Most recently, QWE was updated on October 21, 2026 and VideoBox 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.*