Comparison

KPlayerAir vs First Rush Viewer

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

First Rush Viewer

This free companion app allows directors, DPs, and crew to view live camera streams from a macOS application on the same network. Monitor up to four camera feeds with stream health feedback and screen recording protection.

Highlights
  • Live camera stream monitoring
  • Multi-camera support (up to 4)
  • Stream health feedback
  • Bonjour network discovery
  • QR code pairing
  • View-only operation
Features
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First Rush Viewer is the free companion monitoring app for First Rush on macOS. Use it on set to view live camera streams from a Mac running First Rush on the same local Wi-Fi or production monitoring network. The Viewer is designed for directors, DPs, script supervisors, editors, and crew who need a lightweight monitor during multicam SDI recording. Features: - Discover First Rush on the local network with Bonjour. - Pair with a 6-digit code or QR code. - Monitor 1, 2, 3, or 4 camera streams. - iPhone and iPad layouts for single view and multicam viewing. - View-only operation: the iOS app does not record clips. - Stream health feedback for frame rate, jitter, decode latency, render latency, and dropped packets. - Screen recording detection and protection UI. Requirements: - First Rush for macOS running on the same local network. - Local Network permission enabled on iPhone or iPad. - Camera permission only if you want to scan the pairing QR code. First Rush Viewer is free. Recording, SDI capture, ProRes writing, and hardware control are handled by the Mac app.

Screenshots

KPlayerAir4 screens
First Rush Viewer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: First Rush Viewer at none against KPlayerAir's shown. First Rush Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). KPlayerAir's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KPlayerAir ships an update monthly, First Rush Viewer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KPlayerAir versus First Rush Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKPlayerAirFirst Rush Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBoHoon Kim진규 한

In-app purchases

None

KPlayerAir

No in-app purchases

None

First Rush Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KPlayerAir free?
KPlayerAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Rush Viewer free?
First Rush Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KPlayerAir or First Rush Viewer have ads?
KPlayerAir shows ads; First Rush Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, KPlayerAir or First Rush Viewer?
KPlayerAir ships an update monthly, and First Rush Viewer every 2 weeks. Most recently, KPlayerAir was updated on October 1, 2026 and First Rush Viewer on October 17, 2026.

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