Comparison

Ulearn vs fastPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Ulearn

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
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An all-in-one local media & file manager, centralize all your local videos, audio, documents, images and ZIP archives. Equipped with file transfer, privacy encryption, format converter and QR scanner to organize local files effortlessly. Core Features ● Local Video Player: Offline files only. Supports MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, M2TS, M4V, TS, VOB, WMV, MPEG and more mainstream formats; ● Local Audio Player: Full format support including MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA for lossless local music playback; ● Document Viewer: Open PDF, Word, TXT, HTML, PPT, Numbers, Pages, Keynote office files; ● Privacy Protection: Fingerprint / gesture lock, file encryption & decryption for private data; ● Local image browsing & editing; ● ZIP archive compression & extraction; ● Multi-way file transfer: Wi-Fi LAN transfer, iTunes wired transfer, device-to-device sharing; ● Local audio & video format converter; ● QR & barcode scanner, QR code generator; ● Playback history, incognito local playback, custom skip intro/outro for media files; ● Markdown preview & editing support. All core features above are available for free users. Subscribe to unlock all premium perks, remove in-app ads and access batch encryption, incognito playback and other advanced tools. Auto-Renewable Membership Terms Auto-renew subscriptions: Monthly $0.99 / Month, Yearly $6.99 / Year Lifetime one-time purchase: $17.99. One single payment for permanent full premium access, no recurring charges. Subscription Rules Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew, and renewal fees will be charged 24 hours prior to the end of each billing cycle. To turn off auto-renewal, go to [Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions] at least 24 hours before your current period expires. Your membership access remains active until the end of the paid billing cycle after cancellation. If you reinstall the app or switch devices, log in with your original purchase Apple ID and tap [Restore Purchase] to recover your membership at no extra cost. Support & Legal Links For billing issues, missing premium access or function errors, visit our official support page or email us: xiaodeve@163.com Terms of Use: https://xiaodev.com.cn/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://xiaodev.com.cn/privacy.html App Support Page: https://xiaodev.com.cn/support.html This app only processes locally stored files and provides offline media & file management functions solely. Report bugs or compatibility issues via email: xiaodeve@163.com.

About

fastPlayer

A versatile local media player supporting numerous audio and video formats. It offers seamless file transfers from your computer and features like variable playback speed, background playback, and intuitive gesture controls for an enhanced media experience.

Highlights
  • Supports wide range of audio/video formats
  • Direct file transfer via iTunes, SMB, WiFi
  • Variable playback speed control
  • Background playback for audio/video
  • Intuitive gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback
  • File management with folders and sorting
  • Image viewing and editing
  • ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
Features
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fastPlayer is a versatile local media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. It allows direct video transfers from your computer to your device via iTunes, SMB, or WiFi. The app is stable, feature-rich, and easy to use. [CarPlay Support] Compatible with CarPlay systems, enabling playback of local music files stored on your mobile device. [Variable Speed Playback] Adjust the playback speed freely—speed up or slow down as needed. Double-speed playback is ideal for learning from video tutorials efficiently. [Intuitive Controls] Swipe left to adjust brightness, swipe right to control volume, and double-tap to pause or play. [Background Playback] Videos continue playing even when the app is running in the background. [Multiple Transfer Methods] Wired transfer via iTunes file sharing. Wireless transfer over WiFi—files are saved locally and can be played offline. [File Management] Create folders for organized classification and sort files using multiple criteria. [Image Viewing and Editing] Supports viewing and editing of various image formats. [File Compression and Decompression] Compatible with RAR and ZIP formats for both compression and extraction. [Document Support] Browse and edit multiple document types, including PDF, Office files, and TXT documents. Contact: coderlsw@gmail.com

Screenshots

Ulearn4 screens
fastPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: fastPlayer at none against Ulearn's shown. Ulearn's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ulearn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and fastPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ulearn against 4.7 for fastPlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ulearn has 236 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ulearn ships an update every 5 days, fastPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ulearn versus fastPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUlearnfastPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (236 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer景元 肖少为 刘

Customer experience

Ulearn

All ratings236 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral14.6%
Negative17.1%

fastPlayer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Ulearn

Subscriptions2
  • Ulearn Monthly Member$0.991 Month
  • Ulearn Annual Membership$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • File encryption$2.99
  • Block Ads$2.99
  • Longest Member$9.99
1 purchases

fastPlayer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Ulearn free?
Ulearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is fastPlayer free?
fastPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ulearn or fastPlayer?
fastPlayer is rated higher. Ulearn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while fastPlayer averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Ulearn or fastPlayer have ads?
Ulearn shows ads; fastPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Ulearn or fastPlayer?
Ulearn ships an update every 5 days, and fastPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ulearn was updated on September 21, 2026 and fastPlayer on July 25, 2026.

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