Comparison

XP3Player vs KrKrCat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

KrKrCat

Manage and play your visual novel collection on iPhone and iPad. Import titles easily, customize your library, and pick up where you left off with a clean, elegant interface. Enjoy your favorite stories on the go.

Highlights
  • Visual novel playback and management
  • Import from folders or ZIP archives
  • Wi-Fi file upload from computer
  • Resume reading from last save
  • Customizable cover art
  • Organized personal library
Features
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KrKrCat is a modern visual novel manager and player that supports games made with KrKr, ONS, Ren'Py and more. A Simple, Elegant Experience Designed for iPhone and iPad, KrKrCat delivers a clean, smooth reading experience. Customize cover art and organize your personal library so every title is easy to find. Import with Ease, Continue Anytime Import folders shared from other apps, or add archives in formats such as ZIP, RAR, 7z, and LZ4. You can also upload visual novels from your computer over the same Wi-Fi network to quickly expand your library. Open a title and pick up where you left off. Access the menu anytime while reading to return to your library. Personalize your experience with custom cover art and alternative app icons. Keep your favorite visual novels close, wherever you go. Important Notice This app provides local visual novel playback and library management only. It does not provide, include, or distribute any visual novel content. You must import your own legally obtained files and ensure that you have the necessary rights to possess and use them. Please comply with all applicable local laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for any consequences arising from importing, running, or unlawfully using such content.

Screenshots

XP3Player1 screens
KrKrCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KrKrCat at Free against XP3Player's $7.99. KrKrCat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (93% vs 53%). XP3Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (30 vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

KrKrCat is free to download; XP3Player costs $7.99 up front. KrKrCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XP3Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KrKrCat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP3Player has 30 ratings behind it against 5, 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 93% of KrKrCat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XP3Player ships an update every 6 weeks, KrKrCat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
XP3Player versus KrKrCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXP3PlayerKrKrCat
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (30 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB297 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer聃 张培 杨

Customer experience

XP3Player

All ratings30 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative37.6%

KrKrCat

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

XP3Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KrKrCat

One-time1
  • KrKrCat PRO$4.99

Questions

Is XP3Player free?
XP3Player costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KrKrCat free?
KrKrCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XP3Player or KrKrCat?
KrKrCat is rated higher. XP3Player averages 2.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while KrKrCat averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do XP3Player or KrKrCat have ads?
Neither XP3Player nor KrKrCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XP3Player or KrKrCat?
XP3Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and KrKrCat every 2 days. Most recently, XP3Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and KrKrCat on October 16, 2026.

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