# Ulearn vs Sea player

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ulearn at every 5 days against Sea player's every 3 months. Ulearn also leads on ratings volume (236 vs 5). Sea player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ulearn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sea player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sea player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ulearn has 236 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ulearn ships an update every 5 days, Sea player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ulearn | Sea player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulearn-full-format-player/id1184757517/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-player/id1532579608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) | [文飞 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448027484) |

## What reviewers say

### Ulearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulearn-full-format-player/id1184757517)

A versatile media player and file management tool supporting numerous video, audio, and document formats. It offers advanced features like password protection, file encryption, and barcode scanning for a comprehensive user experience.

**Highlights:** Universal video playback, Universal audio playback, Document quick view, Privacy protection (password/gesture), File encryption/decryption, Zip decompression/compression, Barcode scanning/generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ulearn Monthly Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Ulearn Annual Membership | $7.99 | per year |
| File encryption | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Longest Member | $9.99 | one-time |


### Sea player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-player/id1532579608)

This app offers a secure way to store and play local media using a unique encryption method. It allows users to create separate, password-protected spaces for content, ensuring privacy and organization. Enjoy your media with enhanced security and personalized access.

**Highlights:** Unique encryption for local media, Multiple, isolated storage spaces, Password protection for each space, Secure playback of HD videos, Organized content management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级会员3个月 | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 完整版高级功能 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ulearn free?

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

### Is Sea player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ulearn or Sea player?

Sea player is rated higher. Ulearn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Sea player averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Ulearn or Sea player have ads?

Both Ulearn and Sea player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ulearn or Sea player?

Ulearn ships an update every 5 days, and Sea player every 3 months. Most recently, Ulearn was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sea player on July 7, 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.*