KPlayerAir vs Subtitle Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KPlayerAir
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KPlayerAir (Free) is a video playback app. It can play video files (common MPEG-4 video in LOCAL mode) with subtitles (SMI/SRT). • Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - (LOCAL mode) To add video/subtitle files or folders to the app, use the 'Finder'(Mac), the 'Apple Devices' app(PC), or 'iTunes'(Old OS). ; 'Finder', 'Apple Devices' app > Select a device in the sidebar > 'Files' > 'KPlayerAir' ; 'iTunes' > Select a device > 'Apps' > 'File Sharing' > 'KPlayerAir' - Sub-folders of these added folders are ignored. • Subtitles - It supports Ruby tag, Integrated, Text encoding. - Subtitles (SMI/SRT) are displayed in real time even if it searches the playback position through the time slider, gestures or 'Skip'. - If the video (file_name) is opened, it searches the subtitles (file_name or file_name*) at the same folder. ; 'file_name.smi', 'file_name*.smi', 'file_name.srt', 'file_name*.srt' - (LOCAL mode) Closed Caption (embedded tx3g) style/behavior follows the OS settings. ; 'Settings' > 'Accessibility' > 'Subtitles & Captioning' ; CC are always displayed at the bottom of the screen. Their timing can’t be adjusted. Also, even if there are two or more CC items, it can select only one of them. • Playable Types - (LOCAL mode) common MPEG-4 video ; MP4/M4V/MOV, H.264/HEVC, AAC/ALAC/AC3, YUV420P(8bit/10bit)/YUV444P(10bit/12bit) ; If the video/audio track was encoded in the settings that are not supported by the OS or device, it may not be able to play. For example, 'YUV420P 10bit', 'YUV444P 10bit/12bit' pixel formats. ; In the case of HEVC codec, the codec tag must be 'hvc1' to be playable. - It doesn't support the playback of a protected video file. More detailed information is available in "App Support". (https://bohoonkim.blogspot.com/2016/08/kplayerair.html) ※ The 'KServer mode' feature has been temporarily disabled. We will later renew it to support a new version of 'KServer'. ※ We have added a button to watch advertisements for those who want to contribute to continuous app development. And this button feature uses third-party SDK, 'AdMob', 'Google Mobile Ads SDK' that may collect certain information.
Subtitle Player
This app enhances foreign language learning through video subtitles. It allows users to easily repeat sentences, mark new vocabulary, and get instant word translations, making the learning process more interactive and effective.
- Sentence repetition
- Mark new words
- Word translation
- Subtitle integration
- Video playback
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Unlike ordinary video players, Subtitle Player focuses on subtitles, making it easier and more effective for learning foreign language with videos. Features: 1. Easy to Repeat by clicking on the sentence. 2. Mark New Words. 3. Word Translation. Usage: 1. Make sure the video file and subtitle file have the same file name prefix. 2. Import video and subtitle files with iTunes or other iOS App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Subtitle Player at none against KPlayerAir's shown. KPlayerAir's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KPlayerAir ships an update monthly, Subtitle Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KPlayerAir | Subtitle Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BoHoon Kim | YE LIN |
In-app purchases
KPlayerAir
No in-app purchases
Subtitle Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do KPlayerAir or Subtitle Player have ads?
Which is updated more often, KPlayerAir or Subtitle Player?
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