Comparison

nPlayer Lite vs Video Player

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

Head to head
About

nPlayer Lite

Play any video format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud storage. Offers extensive subtitle support and gesture controls for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and audio formats without conversion
  • Stream media from network devices and cloud storage
  • Advanced subtitle support with customization
  • Gesture controls for playback and subtitles
  • Hardware acceleration for smooth playback
  • File and playlist management
Features
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- You don't need to convert video files to MP4 to play them in your mobile device. nPlayer enable you to play all kinds of video formats and codecs without file converting efforts. - You don't need to store video files in your device with limited storage space. nPlayer's powerful and various network technologies will help you to stream them from remote devices. - With your finger tip, you can adjust playback position, move to previous and next subtitle position, adjust location and font size of subtitles, control volume and brightness. - Experience nPlayer, thousands of users recommendations. * This version of nPlayer contains advertisements. * Features - Supports iXpand Flash Drive - Supports HDMI output - Supports video files : MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, ASF, FLV, OGV, RMVB, TP etc. - Supports audio files : MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, APE etc. - Supports subtitle files : SMI, SRT, SSA, IDX, SUB, LRC, SUP, MLP2 etc. - Supports image files : JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF etc. - Supports playlist files : CUE, M3U, PLS - Supports WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, SMB/CIFS, NFS - Supports UPnP/DLNA (supports subtitles if DLNA server provides subtitles information.) - Supports cloud service (Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Yandex.Disk) - Supports in-app web browser - Supports iTunes video/audio play (except for DRM contents) - Supports videos and pictures in Album - Playback speed control : 0.5x ~ 4.0x - Resume playback - AB repeat(specific section repetition) - Screen lock - Supports AV1/HEVC/H.264/MPEG4 Hardware acceleration - Supports 3D video mode - Screen flip horizontally, vertically. brightness and saturation control - Aspect ratio : Default, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 5:3, 16:9, 1.85:1 etc - Supports multi-track audio - Supports audio boost - Supports audio sync - Supports lyrics display - Supports embedded subtitles - Supports multi-track subtitles - Supports user’s selection of subtitle files - Supports addition of optional subtitle files while playback - Supports subtitles font, color, shadow, outline customization - Supports subtitles sync - Supports external subtitle fonts - Supports SAMI(SMI) tag - Supports SSA/ASS with full styling, embedded subtitles - File management : Delete, Move, Rename, Create a folder - Playlist management : Add, Delete, Modify - Supports recently played list - Folder lock - Supports Open-in - Supports UI theme * Gesture Features - Tap : Menu - Double tap : Pop-up play - Drag horizontally : Playback position adjustment - Drag vertically on right half of the screen : Volume control - Drag vertically on left half of the screen : Brightness control - Pinch on the screen : Screen size adjustment - Drag horizontally on subtitle text : Move to previous/next subtitle text - Drag vertically on subtitle text : Subtitle position adjustment - Pinch on subtitle text : Subtitle font size adjustment - Supports finger gesture customization

About

Video Player

This app is a comprehensive media player supporting all major video and audio formats, including 4K playback. It offers advanced features like subtitle support, picture-in-picture mode, gesture controls, a built-in music player, and smart video editing tools. Additionally, it includes a video downloader and manager for seamless media handling.

Highlights
  • Plays all major video and audio formats
  • 4K and Full HD playback
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Smart video editing tools
  • Built-in music player
  • Fast video downloader
  • Media manager with folder organization
Features
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MX Video Player is your ultimate media companion on iOS. Whether you're watching Telegram videos, streaming online, or editing your favorite clips — this app does it all. == Play Everything with Ease == Supports all major formats: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, and more — just like VLC or KMPlayer. - 4K & Full HD video playback - Subtitle & external audio track support - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode - Gesture controls: volume, brightness & seek - Lock screen mode & speed control == Video Player Highlights == - Plays all major formats: AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, WMV, 3GP, FLV, MPG, TS, M4V - Full HD and 4K playback support - PiP (Picture-in-Picture) for multitasking - Subtitle support (external and embedded) - Playback speed control - Gesture controls for brightness, volume & seek - External audio track support - Aspect ratio adjustments == Built-in Music Player == - Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV & more - Background play with lock screen control - Perfect for music and podcasts == Smart Video Editor Tools == - Trim, mute, loop, reverse - Extract audio / Add background music - Convert video to GIF - Compress for sharing == Download & Stream Easily == - Fast video downloader from URL - Stream videos online like a pro - Supports HTTP, RTMP, FTP & M3U links - Wi-Fi transfer & iTunes file sharing == Media Manager == - Organize videos and music into folders - Rename, delete, share instantly - Works with iCloud Drive & Files app Whether you're a fan of MX Player, VLC, or KMPlayer, this powerful movie app delivers a smooth, ad-free experience for video and audio lovers. Also works great as a Telegram video player and online media viewer. Download now and experience the most complete media player for iPhone and iPad! Do not forget to share your best experiences with us through Rate & Review. Unlock Premium with Subscription Remove ads and unlock premium features with an auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions available: • Weekly Premium — $2.99 per week • Annual Premium — $14.99 per year Subscription details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shellinfra.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://shellinfra.com/privacy-policy.html Disclaimer : Video Player is based on VLC for iOS Beta, and licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later. GNU General Public License : http://www.gnu.org/licenses/

Screenshots

nPlayer Lite4 screens
Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nPlayer Lite at none against Video Player's 4. nPlayer Lite also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 734) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Video Player's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 42%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Video Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. nPlayer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for nPlayer Lite against 4.5 for Video Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Lite has 3.8K ratings behind it against 734, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of nPlayer Lite's written reviews are positive against 53% of Video Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nPlayer Lite ships an update every 9 days, Video Player weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
nPlayer Lite versus Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternPlayer LiteVideo Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better4.5 (734 ratings)
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews52.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better734
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB170 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNewin Inc.SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

nPlayer Lite

All ratings3,801 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative49.1%

Video Player

All ratings734 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

nPlayer Lite

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Plays all media formats
  • 👍 Supports cloud storage integration
  • 🚀 Fast media playback
  • 👍 Customizable playback controls
  • 👍 Useful features like audio boost, PiP, and more

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported after updates
  • 💸 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔇 Audio issues like double audio and audio not working
  • 🚫 Incompatible with some devices and OS versions

Video Player

From 734 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Plays various video formats
  • 💡 Good video playback options
  • 👍 Convenient file transfer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of folder management
  • 📺 Aspect ratio issues on external displays
  • 💸 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

nPlayer Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Locked folders issue
  • Subtitle not showing up
  • Downloading files not working
  • Streaming from NAS/DLNA not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search option in cloud storage
  • Improve subtitle handling and customization
  • Implement equalizer and audio settings
  • Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • Provide a trial version without ads

Video Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updating to ad-free version
  • Inability to play local videos from iPhone files
  • Landscape mode not working on iOS 16
  • Syncing subtitles not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add playlist and folder management options
  • Improve subtitle and audio track handling
  • Provide a paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

nPlayer Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Player

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Subscription$2.997 Days
  • One Year Basic3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Video Player with IPTV and Cast3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Player Remove Ads$34.99

Questions

Is nPlayer Lite free?
nPlayer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, nPlayer Lite or Video Player?
nPlayer Lite is rated higher. nPlayer Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Video Player averages 4.5 from 734 ratings.
Do nPlayer Lite or Video Player have ads?
Both nPlayer Lite and Video Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, nPlayer Lite or Video Player?
nPlayer Lite ships an update every 9 days, and Video Player weekly. Most recently, nPlayer Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Player on September 23, 2026.

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