Comparison

zFuse vs MiPlayer

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

MiPlayer

This app plays nearly all video formats without conversion. It offers private folders with password and FaceID protection, along with file encryption and app launch password security. Enjoy a clean interface with light and dark modes.

Highlights
  • Supports all video formats (MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, etc.)
  • Import videos via WiFi, Photo Album, or File Manager
  • Private folders with numeric password and FaceID
  • File encryption
  • App launch password protection
  • Light and dark mode interface
Features
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MiPlayer is an iOS player built for watching and organizing your videos. Web videos, played instantly Open a page in the built-in browser and MiPlayer will detect playable videos so you can stream them inside the app. There is no need to switch between apps, and web media is not saved to your device. Your media, your formats Play video and audio files already on your device, including MP4, MOV, MKV, RMVB, FLV, AVI, and more than 30 popular formats. Organize files in folders and keep important content in Private Space. Watch at your own pace Choose from ten playback speeds from 0.5x to 5x. Picture in Picture lets you keep watching while using other apps, whether you are learning from a course or catching up on a long video. Transfer from your computer Open the Wi-Fi transfer page in a computer browser, drag in your files, and receive them on your phone for local media management. Keep favorite sites close Save frequently visited websites on the browser home page and return to them quickly the next time you open MiPlayer. Private Space Use a password and Face ID to protect videos that should stay separate from your regular file list. Recently Deleted Recover accidentally deleted files within 15 days, or permanently delete them immediately from Settings. Sign in with Apple is optional. It is used only to restore account benefits, such as membership, after changing devices or reinstalling. Bookmarks, local files, and other device content remain on your device. Privacy Policy: https://legal.miplayer.net/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://legal.miplayer.net/terms/

Screenshots

zFuse4 screens
MiPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MiPlayer at none against zFuse's shown. MiPlayer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). zFuse's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and MiPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

zFuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zFuse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, 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 59% of MiPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zFuse ships an update every 4 weeks, MiPlayer weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
zFuse versus MiPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzFuseMiPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
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Customer experience

zFuse

All ratings1,194 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.6%

MiPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative37.9%

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

MiPlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

zFuse

One-time1
  • Remove ads$9.99
4 purchases

MiPlayer

Subscriptions3
  • MiPlayer Pro Weekly (1 Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • MiPlayer Pro Monthly(1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • MiPlayer Pro Yearly(1 Year)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MiPlayer Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is zFuse free?
zFuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiPlayer free?
MiPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, zFuse or MiPlayer?
zFuse is rated higher. zFuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while MiPlayer averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do zFuse or MiPlayer have ads?
zFuse shows ads; MiPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, zFuse or MiPlayer?
zFuse ships an update every 4 weeks, and MiPlayer weekly. Most recently, zFuse was updated on October 24, 2026 and MiPlayer on October 24, 2026.

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