SymPlayer vs WMDPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SymPlayer
Learn movements by watching videos mirrored, as if looking in a real mirror. Adjust playback speed, loop specific sections, and use guide lines to perfect your technique. Save flipped or rotated videos from your camera roll.
- Mirrored video playback
- Adjustable playback speed
- Loop specific video ranges
- Show/hide guide lines
- Zoom and fit screen
- Play from cloud storage
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Master Professional Moves with Mirrored Playback! This app lets you play videos flipped left-to-right, making it easier to mimic movements without getting confused about direction. Just follow what you see as if looking in a mirror! You can also flip or rotate videos from your camera roll and save them as new files. Perfect for people who: - Need to learn idol group dances for a wedding or performance - Want to copy professional dance moves - Want to study a pro athlete’s form (like pitching) This app is made for anyone who wants to learn by watching and repeating. Give it a try — it’s free! [Features] ■ Adjustable Playback Speed Freely change video speed — slow motion or double speed are both supported. You can also adjust speed in 5-step increments, as requested by users. Perfect for dance practice, form checks, and more. Caution: Due to iOS limitations, available speeds are limited to 0.5, 0.666..., 0.8, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, and 2.0. SymPlayer’s speed display is approximate and for reference only. ■ Loop Specific Ranges Set custom start and end points to loop only the section you want to repeat. Ideal for practicing tricky parts like guitar fingering or a swing. ■ Show/Hide Guide Lines Display vertical and horizontal guides over the video. Useful for checking positions in formation dances or comparing symmetry. ■ Zoom & Fit Screen Pinch to zoom in/out. Double-tap to fit the video to your screen. Watch movements in detail or full view — your choice. ■ Play from Google Drive & Dropbox Play videos stored in Google Drive or Dropbox. Mark favorites for offline playback (requires ad viewing). You can also play from a shared video URL. Note: Long videos may take time to load. A shared link is required for access. ■ Tag Your Videos Organize your videos with tags. You can assign multiple tags to a single video for better group management. [About in-app purchases] Please read before purchasing in-app purchases. After purchase, no matter what reason, refund can not be canceled. If you purchase, please confirm the above contents and purchase only if agreed. [About purchasing automatic subscription] As with music players, sound will be able to play even in the background. Also, all ads will be removed during the automatic subscription period. When purchasing, please confirm the following "Terms of service" and "Privacy policy" and purchase only if you agree. Terms of service) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/terms.html Privacy policy) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/privacy.html [Duration and amount of automatic subscription] - Extension 1 month ¥100(JPY) - Extension 3 month ¥280(JPY) - Extension 12 months ¥1000(JPY) [About auto-renewable] Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [About the Dance Video] The dance video featured in the App Store preview was graciously provided by SUI Kagura. SUI Kagura — A Super Synchronized Dance Duo with Sincerity to Music — Formed in 2022 by choreographer Upolu and former idol Sayakichi Hanashiro, SUI Kagura is dedicated to their motto: “Sincere to the music.” They create performances that amplify sound and lyrics, shared seamlessly through stage and video. https://www.dignitive.jp/suikagura
WMDPlayer
This versatile media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats, offering advanced playback controls, library management, and file sharing capabilities. Enjoy features like background playback, subtitle support, and Chromecast casting for a seamless media experience.
- Supports nearly all media formats
- Background playback and section repeat
- Playback speed control and bookmarking
- Subtitle support and equalizer
- Media library with folder management
- Wi-Fi and USB file transfer
- Chromecast casting
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WMDPlayer is a multimedia player packed with various functions. ・High-performance player - Compatible with almost all media formats, see below - background play - Section repeat (A-B) - shuffle, repeat - sleep timer - Change playback speed - Bookmark video times - Subtitle support - Equalizer - Video filter function - External display support - mini player - Control music on lock screen - 360° video support - Manage play queue - Save video screenshots - Chromecast casting - external keyboard ・Media library - Manage files in easy-to-use folders - Move files with drag and drop - Long press on file to display menu - Search for files - Passcode lock for each folder - Playlist function ・File sharing - Browser transfer via Wi-Fi - Finder transfer via USB - Video transfer from camera roll - Video transfer from iCloud - Video transfer from SMB and UPnP ·others - Create MP3 - Dark mode compatible - CarPlay ・Supported media formats - Video: 3g2, 3gp, 3gp2, 3gpp, amv, asf, avi, bik, bin, crf, divx, drc, dv, evo, f4v, flv, gvi, gxf, hevc, iso, m1v, m2v, m2t, m2ts , m4v, mkv, mov, mp2, mp2v, mp4, mp4v, mpe, mpeg, mpeg1, mpeg2, mpeg4, mpg, mpv2, mts, mtv, mxf, mxg, nsv, nuv, ogg, ogm, ogv, ogx, ps , rec, rm, rmvb, rpl, thp, tod, ts, tts, txd, vob, vro, webm, wm, wmv, wtv, xesc - Audio: 3ga, 669, a52, aac, ac3, adt, adts, aif, aifc, aiff, amb, amr, aob, ape, au, awb, caf, dts, flac, it, kar, m4a, m4b, m4p , m5p, mid, mka, mlp, mod, mpa, mp1, mp2, mp3, mpc, mpga, mus, oga, ogg, oma, opus, qcp, ra, rmi, s3m, sid, spx, tak, thd, tta , voc, vqf, w64, wav, wma, wv, xa, xm - Subtitle files: cdg, idx, srt, sub, utf, ass, ssa, aqt, jss, psb, rt, smi, txt, smil, stl, usf, dks, pjs, mpl2, mks, vtt, ttml, dfxp ■■■ About the paid version ■■■ Ads are displayed in the free version. Please use the free version first, and if you like it, consider the paid version. ● Restoration when changing models When changing models, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (From Settings -> Paid version) Log in to iTunes on your iPhone/iPad device with the same AppleID as when you purchased. ●Confirmation and Cancellation Select “Recommended” at the bottom of the AppStore app —> Select your Apple ID —> Select “View Apple ID” —> Select WMDPlayer from “Manage” in your subscription. From this screen, you can check the next automatic update timing and cancel/set automatic update. ● About automatic recurring billing If the automatic renewal is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, the contract period will be automatically renewed. Automatic renewal charges will be made within 24 hours after the end of the contract period. ●Notes ・ Those who have been charged within the app cannot cancel by any method other than the above. ・We do not accept cancellations for the current month. ・You will be charged through your iTunes account. ●Terms of use https://superzeus.xsrv.jp/test/info/privacypolicy.html [note] This app uses the YouTube Data API and only the videos published on YouTube are posted. If you find music that has been uploaded illegally, please report the violation from YouTube. In addition, we have set and operated so that such music will not be posted in this application, but if you find it, please understand and cooperate so that it will not be played. YouTube trademarks and logos are registered trademarks of Google, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SymPlayer at 5.0 against WMDPlayer's 4.1. SymPlayer also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 60%). WMDPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SymPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and WMDPlayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SymPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of SymPlayer's written reviews are positive against 60% of WMDPlayer's.
SymPlayer ships an update every 8 days, WMDPlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymPlayer | WMDPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 60.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Masakiyo Tachikawa | Last,Inc. |
Customer experience
SymPlayer
WMDPlayer
In-app purchases
SymPlayer
- Extension - 1 month$0.991 Month
- Extension - 3 months$2.493 Months
- Extension - 12 months$8.991 Year
WMDPlayer
- no ads$3.991 Month









