# Link Player vs SenPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: SenPlayer at 4.7 against Link Player's 3.0. SenPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). Link Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SenPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Link Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

SenPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SenPlayer has 1.3K 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 84% of SenPlayer's.

Link Player ships an update every 6 weeks, SenPlayer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link Player | SenPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-player/id1131181251/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyunsoo Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070475435) | [军 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651137259) |

## 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


### SenPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850)

This app is a powerful multimedia player supporting 4K/8K video, high frame rates, and HDR. It streams from various cloud services and media servers, offering a seamless playback experience with custom controls and advanced subtitle support.

**Highlights:** 4K/8K Ultra-HD playback, Supports Plex, Emby, Jellyfin media servers, Stream from cloud services (WebDAV, SMB, FTP), Custom gesture controls, Blu-ray ISO disc playback, Enhanced subtitle support, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro(Upgrade to Suite) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(iPhone+iPad) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(AppleTV) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Mac) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Suite) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with many features
- 🚀 Smooth and fast playback
- 💡 Highly customizable interface
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 🔥 Excellent Jellyfin/Emby support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or playback issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- 💤 Lack of AirPlay support
- 📚 Limited subtitle customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with certain video formats (e.g., TS, ISO)
- SMB connection problems on some networks
- Subtitle display bugs in landscape mode
- Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth headphones

**Requested features**

- Add support for Plex, Google Drive, and other cloud storage
- Implement a playlist feature
- Allow dual subtitle display
- Provide an Apple TV version of the app
- Add a download option for media files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link Player free?

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

### Is SenPlayer free?

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

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

SenPlayer is rated higher. Link Player averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SenPlayer averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Link Player or SenPlayer have ads?

Link Player shows ads; SenPlayer does not.

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

Link Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and SenPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, Link Player was updated on November 2, 2026 and SenPlayer on November 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.*