XP3Player vs HeatNext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XP3Player
This interactive video player supports a wide range of media formats on iOS devices. Easily transfer videos via USB using iTunes or wirelessly through an embedded web server over WiFi.
- Supports AVI, RMVB, MP4, XP3, MKV formats
- Interactive video playback
- USB file transfer via iTunes
- WiFi file transfer via embedded web server
- Written in C++
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A simple interactive video player written in C++. Let you watch many video formats on your iOS devices. Support many media formats like AVI/RMVB/MP4/XP3/MKV/etc. You can transfer media files using File app or the built-in HTTP server.
HeatNext
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HeatNext at Free against XP3Player's $7.99. HeatNext also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). XP3Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads 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
HeatNext is free to download; XP3Player costs $7.99 up front. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. XP3Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
XP3Player ships an update every 6 weeks, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XP3Player | HeatNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.4 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 聃 张 | Nomnio |
In-app purchases
XP3Player
No in-app purchases
HeatNext
- Plus Package$1.991 Month
- Advanced Package$3.991 Month
- Plus Package$18.991 Year
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- Advanced Package$37.991 Year
