# CtrlMovie vs GP Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: CtrlMovie at every 2 weeks against GP Player's every 13 months. CtrlMovie also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 6%). GP Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CtrlMovie ships an update every 2 weeks, GP Player every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CtrlMovie | GP Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrlmovie/id1069306593/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | **31.3% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CtrlMovie](https://appshunter.io/developer/886526295) | [GAIA, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530152991) |

## What reviewers say

### CtrlMovie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrlmovie/id1069306593)

Control the narrative of interactive feature films and games by making decisions for the protagonist. Save your progress and achievements to your account across different CtrlMovie experiences. This companion app enhances your viewing and gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Make decisions in interactive films, Control story progression, Link to CtrlMovie games, Save achievements and progress, Companion app functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 CtrlMovie free?

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

### Is GP Player free?

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

### Do CtrlMovie or GP Player have ads?

Neither CtrlMovie nor GP Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CtrlMovie or GP Player?

CtrlMovie ships an update every 2 weeks, and GP Player every 13 months. Most recently, CtrlMovie was updated on September 15, 2026 and GP Player on September 3, 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.*