# Link Player vs Outplayer

The clearest difference is rating: Outplayer at 4.6 against Link Player's 3.0. Outplayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (502 vs 4). Link Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Link Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Outplayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 502 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Link Player's written reviews are positive against 87% of Outplayer's.

Link Player ships an update every 6 weeks, Outplayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link Player | Outplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-player/id1131181251/reviews) | **[4.6 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **502** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyunsoo Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070475435) | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) |

## What reviewers say

### Link Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-player/id1131181251)

Create custom playlists of videos and audio from various online sources. Enjoy continuous playback even when the app is in the background and access content offline. Supports live streaming playback.

**Highlights:** Create custom playlists, Add videos via URL, Background audio playback, Offline playback, YouTube live streaming support, Integrate videos from different sites

**In-app purchases:** none


### Outplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287)

A video player designed for iOS that prioritizes speed and simplicity. Enjoy seamless playback of various video formats with advanced features like 4K HDR and spatial audio. Easily manage your media with intuitive controls and file integration.

**Highlights:** 4K HDR playback with instant seeking, Spatial audio with head tracking, Picture in Picture support, Customizable subtitle styling, Play any video format (MKV, MP4, etc.), Integration with Files app for external drives

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outplayer Advanced | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth playback
- 👍 Intuitive and clean UI
- 🚀 Supports wide range of video formats
- 🚀 Excellent codec support
- 🚀 Hardware decoding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio glitches
- 🐛 Brightness/contrast issues
- 🐛 Restore purchases bug
- 🔋 Causes device heating
- 👎 Lacks external subtitle support

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases bug
- Audio glitches
- Brightness/contrast issues
- Causes device heating
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add next/previous episode buttons
- Implement Trakt integration
- Add WebDAV support
- Implement variable speed playback
- Add video/folder sorting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link Player free?

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

### Is Outplayer free?

Outplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Link Player or Outplayer?

Outplayer is rated higher. Link Player averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Outplayer averages 4.6 from 502 ratings.

### Do Link Player or Outplayer have ads?

Link Player shows ads; Outplayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Link Player or Outplayer?

Link Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and Outplayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Link Player was updated on October 7, 2026 and Outplayer on October 16, 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.*