# put.io vs Outplayer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: put.io at none against Outplayer's 1. put.io also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Outplayer's advantage is ratings volume (502 vs 97). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. put.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Outplayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 502 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of put.io's written reviews are positive against 87% of Outplayer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | put.io | Outplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putio/id1260479699/reviews) | **[4.6 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **502** |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Put.io AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260479698) | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) |

## What reviewers say

### put.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putio/id1260479699)

Access and manage your cloud storage files. Stream videos with subtitle support, download media for offline viewing, and integrate with other official applications.

**Highlights:** Cloud file management, Video playback with subtitles, Offline media downloads, File operations, Apple TV integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service overall
- 👍 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for organizing large downloads
- 👍 Simplifies file management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced compared to Android
- 📱 Limited functionality on iOS app
- 🐛 Media player doesn't remember playback position
- 🐛 Audio playback issues on iOS
- 🐛 Offline downloaded videos stop working when not connected

**Reported bugs**

- New transfer button is missing
- Media player doesn't remember where you last left off
- Audio playback issues on iOS, doesn't use Apple APIs
- Offline downloaded videos stop working if not connected
- Subtitles have a black background when chromecasted

**Requested features**

- Add transfer button
- Allow downloading files to phone
- Add support for magnet link handler
- Add ability to start magnet transfers within the app
- Add transfer progress on Apple Watch


### Outplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287)

A video player designed for iOS that prioritizes speed and simplicity. Enjoy seamless playback of various video formats with advanced features like 4K HDR and spatial audio. Easily manage your media with intuitive controls and file integration.

**Highlights:** 4K HDR playback with instant seeking, Spatial audio with head tracking, Picture in Picture support, Customizable subtitle styling, Play any video format (MKV, MP4, etc.), Integration with Files app for external drives

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outplayer Advanced | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth playback
- 👍 Intuitive and clean UI
- 🚀 Supports wide range of video formats
- 🚀 Excellent codec support
- 🚀 Hardware decoding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio glitches
- 🐛 Brightness/contrast issues
- 🐛 Restore purchases bug
- 🔋 Causes device heating
- 👎 Lacks external subtitle support

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases bug
- Audio glitches
- Brightness/contrast issues
- Causes device heating
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add next/previous episode buttons
- Implement Trakt integration
- Add WebDAV support
- Implement variable speed playback
- Add video/folder sorting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is put.io free?

put.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Outplayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, put.io or Outplayer?

Outplayer is rated higher. put.io averages 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Outplayer averages 4.6 from 502 ratings.

### Do put.io or Outplayer have ads?

Neither put.io nor Outplayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, put.io or Outplayer?

put.io ships an update every 3 weeks, and Outplayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, put.io was updated on October 17, 2026 and Outplayer on October 16, 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.*