# zFuse vs MiPlayer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | zFuse | MiPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-media-player/id1054505347/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miplayer/id6736584797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [s-joys Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252722512) | [学一 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764570629) |

## What reviewers say

### zFuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-media-player/id1054505347)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth playback
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Supports a wide range of video formats
- 🚀 Excellent video decoding and hardware acceleration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lacking advanced video settings (color, contrast, etc.)
- 🔍 Limited subtitle support
- 🔍 Inconsistent network file sharing performance
- 🔍 Cluttered UI with too many ads in some versions

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miplayer/id6736584797)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MiPlayer Pro Weekly (1 Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MiPlayer Pro Monthly（1 Month） | $4.99 | per month |
| MiPlayer Pro Yearly（1 Year） | $19.99 | per year |
| MiPlayer Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*