MX Player Pro

MX Player Pro is a Android local video player operated by MX Media & Entertainment Pte Ltd (Times Internet), headquartered in Mumbai, India. The product launched in 2011 (MX Player); Pro app launched as paid app and currently sits as owned by Times Internet (Bennett Coleman & Co.). It addresses the android local video player segment with a defined tier ladder (Free (MX Player) / Pro (one-time)) and a public anchor price around one-time purchase around 5.99 USD on Google Play. This 2026 review summarises the operator, plan structure, key features, recent product direction and Subger's tracking tools so subscribers can decide whether to commit.

Quick facts

• Operator: MX Media & Entertainment Pte Ltd (Times Internet)
• Headquarters: Mumbai, India
• Founded / launched: 2011 (MX Player); Pro app launched as paid app
• Public-market status: owned by Times Internet (Bennett Coleman & Co.)
• Tier ladder (2026): Free (MX Player) / Pro (one-time)
• Anchor price reference: one-time purchase around 5.99 USD on Google Play
• Primary delivery surfaces: Android app

What is MX Player Pro?

MX Player Pro is a Android local video player product run by MX Media & Entertainment Pte Ltd (Times Internet) out of Mumbai, India. It serves customers who want android local video player from a named operator with a transparent tier ladder rather than a generic aggregator. The service is sold direct on the operator's site and supporting apps, with billing in the relevant local currency. The 2025-2026 product emphasis follows the operator's broader investment pattern — incremental feature releases, expanded regional availability and tier-ladder refinement.

Category positioning

MX Player Pro is positioned as competing with VLC, Kodi and other Android video players. That framing matters because android local video player is crowded with both global aggregators and regional incumbents, and the tier structure plus pricing anchor determine whether the product is worth the commitment versus a direct alternative.

Operator and corporate context

MX Media & Entertainment Pte Ltd (Times Internet) is the named legal entity behind MX Player Pro, with primary operations from Mumbai, India. The corporate status is: owned by Times Internet (Bennett Coleman & Co.). That ownership matters for buyers who care about regulatory regime, data-handling jurisdiction and long-term product viability.

Why choose MX Player Pro

Tier-ladder fit

The tier ladder is built around: Free (MX Player) / Pro (one-time). The anchor reference price is one-time purchase around 5.99 USD on Google Play, with the per-tier comparison in the pricing table below. Confirm live regional prices on the operator's site and use Subger's true-price tracker for MX Player Pro to capture the all-in renewal cost after taxes, FX and any post-promotional step-ups.

2025-2026 product direction

Through 2024-2026 MX Media merged content efforts under MX Player streaming app (separate from Pro), with MX Player Pro continuing as the ad-free paid utility.

Feature mix

The current feature set spans both the core capability and operator-specific extras. Buyers should weigh the per-tier feature gating against the recurring cost, and consult the deals page for MX Player Pro for any active discount that materially shifts the value calculation.

MX Player Pro features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• ad-free local video playback
• hardware-accelerated decoding
• subtitle support
• gesture controls
• wide codec support
• no ads in playback

The most material change for 2026 buyers is the operator's continued investment in the surfaces above plus the 2025-2026 update noted earlier. Promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal remain the single most common source of unexpected charges in this category — use the true-price tracker to track those step-ups.

MX Player Pro pricing in 2026

The anchor reference for 2026 is one-time purchase around 5.99 USD on Google Play. The full tier comparison:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, and promotional first-period anchors that may step up at renewal):

MX Player Pro apps and platform support

Who MX Player Pro fits

MX Player Pro is a good match for:

• The category-focused subscriber who wants android local video player delivered by MX Media & Entertainment Pte Ltd (Times Internet) rather than a generic global aggregator.
• The mainstream household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Free (MX Player) / Pro (one-time)) against one-time purchase around 5.99 USD on Google Play pricing.
• The 2026 buyer who specifically wants the operator's most recent feature additions and an active product roadmap as outlined above.
• The cross-device user who needs surfaces such as Android app with a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Cancellation and billing surface

The cancel surface depends on where you signed up:

• Web account — log in at the operator's site, open billing/subscription, and cancel before the renewal date.
• iOS App Store / Google Play — if you subscribed through the app, cancel inside Apple ID or Google Play subscriptions, not just by uninstalling the app.
• Through a partner / reseller — some regional plans are sold through banking, telecom or retail partners; cancellation must run through that partner's billing surface.

Subger's cancel guide for MX Player Pro walks through each surface step by step.

How Subger tracks MX Player Pro

Subger maintains a continuously-updated reference for MX Player Pro subscribers:

• The true-price tracker for MX Player Pro records list-price changes plus historical promotional anchors.
• The deals page for MX Player Pro surfaces active discounts and limited-time offers.
• The promo codes page for MX Player Pro lists stackable codes for new and existing subscribers.
• The cancel guide for MX Player Pro explains how to terminate cleanly across each billing surface.

Frequently asked questions

What is MX Player Pro and who operates it?

MX Player Pro is a Android local video player service operated by MX Media & Entertainment Pte Ltd (Times Internet) from Mumbai, India. The product launched in 2011 (MX Player); Pro app launched as paid app and currently sits as owned by Times Internet (Bennett Coleman & Co.). It serves the android local video player category through the surfaces listed above.

How much does MX Player Pro cost in 2026?

The current tier ladder is Free (MX Player) / Pro (one-time). The anchor reference is one-time purchase around 5.99 USD on Google Play. Local-currency pricing, promotional first-period anchors and bundled discounts can shift these numbers — confirm the live price on the operator's site and via the true-price tracker before committing.

Is there a free tier or trial for MX Player Pro?

The lowest tier in the current ladder is Free (MX Player) at Free. Whether it counts as a free tier or a trial depends on the operator's regional offer; the deals page for MX Player Pro shows any active free-trial promotions.

What changed for MX Player Pro in 2025-2026?

Through 2024-2026 MX Media merged content efforts under MX Player streaming app (separate from Pro), with MX Player Pro continuing as the ad-free paid utility. Buyers should re-check the tier ladder before renewal, since regional pricing and feature gating sometimes change without retroactive grandfathering.

How is MX Player Pro positioned versus alternatives?

MX Player Pro is positioned as competing with VLC, Kodi and other Android video players. The right alternative depends on whether you prioritise this operator's specific tier ladder, regional coverage and corporate backing over a competitor's feature mix.

How do I cancel MX Player Pro?

Use the same surface where you signed up (web, App Store, Google Play or partner billing). Subger's cancel guide for MX Player Pro covers each surface step by step.

Related Subger references

• True-price tracker for MX Player Pro
• Deals page for MX Player Pro
• Promo codes for MX Player Pro
• Cancel guide for MX Player Pro