Comparison

zFuse vs MKV Video Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

zFuse

Play any video format and encoding directly from your device or network storage without conversion. Enjoy advanced subtitle effects, gesture controls, and file management features. Supports media servers, TV casting, and privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Plays all video formats and encodings
  • Supports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitles
  • Network playback from PC/NAS
  • Gesture controls for playback and settings
  • Folder encryption for privacy
  • File download and decompression
  • TV casting and media server support
Features
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- zFuse can play all video formats and encodings, allowing you to play video files on your mobile device without the need to convert to MP4. - zFuse supports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitles, enabling you to experience full subtitle effects just like on your PC/Mac. - zFuse features powerful networking technologies that allow you to play media from your PC or NAS directly, without occupying any space on your limited device storage and without needing to download anything. - zFuse also allows you to easily download files or directories directly from your PC or NAS, making it the perfect companion for your trips. - zFuse supports a variety of gestures - simply move your fingers to adjust playback position, font size, volume, and brightness. - zFuse carefully protects your privacy with folder encryption, so you no longer need to worry about privacy issues. - zFuse's detailed features include: * SMB/CIFS playback and discovery (easily play media files from your PC). * Download media files or directories from SAMBA/DLNA/WebDAV/FTP directly. * UPnP/DLNA playback and discovery. * Emby and Jellyfin media server support. * AirPlay playback. * Picture-in-Picture mode support. * iPad split-screen multitasking support. * Hardware acceleration. * HDR Tone Mapping support on non-HDR displays. * Subtitle effects support. * 0.5x-3.0x playback speed control. * 0.5x-5.0x screen zoom. * Media preview while seeking. * Built-in audio enhancement. * Multi-soundtrack selection. * Embedded/external subtitle track selection. * Subtitle synchronization. * Audio synchronization. * External subtitle font selection support. * Playlist file preview before playback. * Blu-ray directory playback. * Real-time playlist management and editing. * Screen mirroring. * File Management: - Delete, move, rename, create folders. - Wi-Fi file transfer support without USB cable connection. - Streaming media playlist creation support. - File decompression support: 7z, zip, rar, tar, bz, bz2, etc. * Gesture Controls: - Horizontal drag: adjust playback position. - Vertical drag on left side: adjust volume. - Vertical drag on right side: adjust brightness. - Pinch to zoom: adjust screen size. - Double-tap: play/pause. - Two-finger double-tap: change video aspect ratio. * External Keyboard Support: - Space: pause/play. - Left Arrow: backward seek. - Right Arrow: forward seek. - Esc: exit playback. - S: change playback speed. - B: play previous. - N: play next. - Z: change screen scale. * Supported Video Formats: MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, RMVB, ASF, OGV, Blu-ray ISO and more. * Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, APE and more. * Supported Subtitle Formats: SRT, SSA, ASS, SUP, VTT. * Supported Image Formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, HEIC and more. * Supported eBook Formats: EPUB, TXT, PDF. * Code Editor Supported Languages: JSON, HTML, XML, C/C++, Lua, Java, Objective-C, Swift, Python, JavaScript. * Supported Document Formats: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Numbers, Keynote, Pages, RTF, CSV.

About

MKV Video Player

This app is a versatile video player for iOS devices, supporting a wide range of formats including MP4, MKV, and 4K. It offers features like customizable playlists, speed control, gesture controls, and background playback for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Supports all video formats (MKV, MP4, AVI, 4K)
  • High-definition playback
  • Customizable playlists
  • Speed control and slow motion
  • Gesture controls for brightness/volume
  • Background playback
  • Floating window playback
Features
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All-in-One Video App: All Format Video Playback, PIP Mode Video Player, Video Editor, Audio Player, with native Aircast feature, Cast Videos to TV or supported devices. What are you looking for? Are you editing content for social media? Are you just trying to watch local movies? Do you want to listen to your favorite songs in your playlist? Do you want to cast movies or videos? Hide your private videos? Too many questions and only one stop solution for all; it's our MKV Video Player: All In One, Multi-format app. With all format player support, "MP4", "MKV", "AVI", "MOV", "M4V", "FLV", "WEBM", "3GP", "TS", "WMV", "MPG", "MPEG" MKV Video Player is the only media app you will ever need. Whether you are playing a downloaded movie, streaming music, casting content to your TV, editing a video, or keeping personal videos private; everything happens inside one powerful and lightweight app. Key features of MKV Video Player include: Built-In Video Player Built-In Audio Player Edit Videos Multi-format video player support Video Editor: Trim, Crop, Compress, Merge Videos Instantly Aircast to TV: Play videos on TV, Cast them now Private Vault to hide your Video Play Every Format Without Limits Stop converting files before you can watch them. MKV Video Player supports all major video and audio formats and many more. No plugins, no third-party tools, no frustration. Open any file, and it plays instantly. Built-In Audio Player Your music deserves a great audio experience. The integrated audio player supports all popular audio formats and lets you play your playlists, browse your library, and enjoy crystal-clear playback. One app handles both your video and music collection seamlessly. Aircast to TV Take your viewing experience to the big screen. With built-in Aircast support, wirelessly stream any video from your iPhone or iPad to your television in seconds. Perfect for movie nights, presentations, or sharing content with family and friends. Video Editor Trim, cut, and polish your clips without ever leaving the app. The built-in video editor gives you quick and easy control over your videos; there's no need to download a separate editing app. Edit, save, and share in just a few taps. Hide Media, Private Vault Your personal videos and photos deserve protection. The Hide Media feature lets you store sensitive content behind a secure passcode, keeping it completely hidden from your camera roll and from anyone who picks up your phone. Download MKV Video Player today and experience the most complete all-in-one media player. Some of the data we collect: Premium plans Monthly - $6.99 Yearly - $24.99 Subscription Info The yearly subscription plan comes with a 3 day trial period. The user can cancel their subscription anytime during the trial period without being billed. They will be billed automatically after the trial period ends. The user can cancel his/her subscription at any time by going into iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The user's account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://www.q4umobileapps.com/web/videoplayer/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.q4umobileapps.com/web/videoplayer/tandc EULA: https://www.q4umobileapps.com/web/videoplayer/eula

Screenshots

zFuse4 screens
MKV Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: zFuse at 80% against MKV Video Player's 0%. zFuse also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). MKV Video Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. zFuse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MKV Video Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

zFuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zFuse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of zFuse's written reviews are positive against 0% of MKV Video Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zFuse ships an update every 4 weeks, MKV Video Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
zFuse versus MKV Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzFuseMKV Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developers-joys Co., Ltd.Arpana Singh

Customer experience

zFuse

All ratings1,194 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative14.6%

MKV Video Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

zFuse

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback issues with certain video codecs
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between files
  • Inability to remember last playback position
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add picture-in-picture mode
  • Implement a more robust subtitle management system
  • Provide more video customization options
  • Improve network file sharing stability and speed
  • Optimize UI for better user experience

MKV Video Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

zFuse

One-time1
  • Remove ads$9.99
None

MKV Video Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zFuse free?
zFuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MKV Video Player free?
MKV Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, zFuse or MKV Video Player?
zFuse is rated higher. zFuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while MKV Video Player averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do zFuse or MKV Video Player have ads?
zFuse shows ads; MKV Video Player does not.
Which is updated more often, zFuse or MKV Video Player?
zFuse ships an update every 4 weeks, and MKV Video Player every 10 days. Most recently, zFuse was updated on September 22, 2026 and MKV Video Player on August 14, 2026.

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