# XP3Player vs Spark

The clearest difference is rating: Spark at 4.8 against XP3Player's 2.5. Spark also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 53%) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). XP3Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

XP3Player costs $7.99 and Spark $6.99 up front. Spark sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. XP3Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark has 221 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of XP3Player's written reviews are positive against 81% of Spark's.

XP3Player ships an update every 6 weeks, Spark monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XP3Player | Spark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [2.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp3player/id1064060287/reviews) | **[4.8 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-renpy-novels/id6474479684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 36 MB | 696 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [聃 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064060286) | [Devon Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721718576) |

## What reviewers say

### XP3Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp3player/id1064060287)

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.

**Highlights:** 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++

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-renpy-novels/id6474479684)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility helps you organize, launch, and manage your Ren'Py visual novels. It offers tailored compatibility with various engine versions, powerful save management, and tools to enhance your reading experience, like a gallery viewer and variable editor.

**Highlights:** Launch and play Ren'Py visual novels, Select specific Ren'Py engine versions, Manage and backup/restore game saves, Organize and rename novel titles, Import novels from various file formats, Browse game assets and edit variables, On-device translation for foreign titles

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sponsor | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sponsor | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XP3Player free?

XP3Player costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spark free?

Spark costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XP3Player or Spark?

Spark is rated higher. XP3Player averages 2.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Spark averages 4.8 from 221 ratings.

### Do XP3Player or Spark have ads?

Neither XP3Player nor Spark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XP3Player or Spark?

XP3Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spark monthly. Most recently, XP3Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and Spark on October 25, 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.*