# Apus vs Cinematic Player

The clearest difference is rating: Cinematic Player at 5.0 against Apus's 3.0. Cinematic Player also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Apus's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Cinematic Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cinematic Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apus has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Apus ships an update every 3 weeks, Cinematic Player daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apus | Cinematic Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apus-video-player/id1050532564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinematic-player/id6763082533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050532563) | [Harsh Paun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895154152) |

## What reviewers say

### Apus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apus-video-player/id1050532564)

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. It offers advanced playback features like subtitle support, frame interpolation, and gesture controls, alongside a music player and organized media library. Files can be transferred wirelessly or accessed from external storage.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats, Supports MKV, 4K HDR, HEVC, AV1, External and embedded subtitle support, Gesture controls for playback, Picture-in-Picture and background playback, Wi-Fi file transfer, Organized media library

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apus Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Apus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Apus Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Cinematic Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinematic-player/id6763082533)

This app offers a powerful and versatile video playback experience on iOS devices, supporting a wide range of formats and offering advanced features for media enthusiasts. Enjoy smooth playback, a beautiful library interface, and convenient controls.

**Highlights:** Plays all major video and audio formats, Hardware-accelerated 4K & HDR playback, Advanced subtitle rendering, TMDB-powered metadata and artwork, Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration, Built-in format converter

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7-Day Full-Family Premium | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| 30-Day Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Full-Family Premium | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apus free?

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

### Is Cinematic Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apus or Cinematic Player?

Cinematic Player is rated higher. Apus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cinematic Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Apus or Cinematic Player have ads?

Neither Apus nor Cinematic Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apus or Cinematic Player?

Apus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cinematic Player daily. Most recently, Apus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cinematic Player on November 9, 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.*