# PlayOn Cloud vs GP Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlayOn Cloud at 62% against GP Player's 6%. PlayOn Cloud also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). GP Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayOn Cloud sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GP Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayOn Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, GP Player every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayOn Cloud | GP Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playon-cloud-streaming-dvr/id1057374225/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MediaMall Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/370100833) | [GAIA, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530152991) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayOn Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playon-cloud-streaming-dvr/id1057374225)

Record and download streaming videos from over 20 popular services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Watch your favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere, even offline, and skip ads on supported tiers. Downloads never expire.

**Highlights:** Record from 20+ streaming services, Download videos for offline viewing, Ad skipping on supported tiers, Downloads never expire, Watch on TV via casting, Automatic downloads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credits/50 GB Storage | $2.99 | per month |
| 10 Credits/50 GB (No Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7 Credit Trial/ 30 Cred/mo | $2.99 | per month |
| 30 Credits Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 30 Credits/100 GB Storage | $4.99 | per month |
| 30 Credits/100GB (No Trial) | $4.99 | per month |
| 100GB Storage/ 30 Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| 100GB Storage/30 Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| 500GB Storage/ 30 Credits | $9.99 | per month |
| 25 Recording Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 55 Recording Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for offline viewing
- 👍 Great for travel
- 👍 Allows building personal content library
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Buggy login and download issues
- 🔍 Limited content selection
- 💰 Expensive per-recording fees
- 🕰️ Slow download speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not resuming from where left off
- App not working on certain devices/OS versions
- Inconsistent performance across platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete recordings from queue
- Option to sort recordings alphabetically or chronologically
- Support for more streaming platforms
- Larger cloud storage capacity
- Offline playback without needing to download


### GP Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gp-player/id1530152989)

This application allows you to play DRM-protected video content. Downloaded videos are saved for offline viewing, offering flexibility in when and where you can enjoy your media.

**Highlights:** Play DRM-protected content, Offline video playback, Enhanced download management, Content library display, Automatic playback after download

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayOn Cloud free?

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

### Is GP Player free?

GP Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PlayOn Cloud or GP Player have ads?

Neither PlayOn Cloud nor GP Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayOn Cloud or GP Player?

PlayOn Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and GP Player every 13 months. Most recently, PlayOn Cloud was updated on October 16, 2026 and GP Player on October 3, 2026.

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