Comparison

Mugen Player vs KPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Mugen Player

This app offers a lightweight and intuitive media player for seamless video and audio playback. Create mixed playlists, resume playback from where you left off, and enjoy background playback. It supports direct playback from files, photo libraries, and app folders, with an optional secure vault for sensitive media.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe gestures for media control
  • Mixed video and audio playlists
  • Seamless background playback
  • Resume and restart playback
  • Direct file playback
  • Photo library integration
  • Secure vault feature
Features
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[Overview & Features] An easy-to-use, ultra-lightweight player designed for smooth continuous media playback. - Switch media instantly with intuitive swipe gestures and control playback with gestures such as short skips forward and back. - Create playlists that mix video and audio, then play them continuously in the background. - Resume playback or playlists naturally from where you left off. - Loop playback is ideal for in-store displays, demo videos, or background music. - Supports earphones, headphones, car controllers, AirPlay, and flexible iPad screen and multitasking modes. [Play Directly from Files] - Select media from a wide range of locations using the standard iOS file interface. - Play directly from the original location without creating unnecessary copies in the app. - Select multiple files for continuous playback, with playback history saved automatically for quick access. [Photo Library Playback] - Play continuously by album and automatically select only videos. - Supports all Photo Library videos, iCloud Shared Albums, and direct playback from iCloud Photo Library. - Choose whether iCloud loading prioritizes speed or quality. - Change playback order, filter by Favorites, toggle Favorites, and create or edit playlists. [App Folder Playback] - Play directly from the Mugen Player app folder without importing or registering files. - Start continuous playback with a tap and sort by file name, size, or other attributes. [Secure Vault] - Store media in a protected area within the app. - Restrict how the vault is opened, securely export items, and choose whether vault data is included in OS backups. [Sister App Integration] - Directly play recordings from Mugen Camera and Zero Camera. - Installed apps and their folders are detected automatically, with no linking, importing, or registration required. [Premium Features (Paid)] - Hide advertisements - Loop, normal repeat, and A-B repeat - Resume and restart playback - Customize gestures and button controls - Lock with Face ID or Touch ID See the in-app store for details. [Supported File Formats] - Supports formats natively playable by iOS and by the standard Files app.

About

KPlayer

A free media player that allows easy import from your gallery and albums. Secure your private files with a passcode lock feature, preventing unauthorized access to your app content.

Highlights
  • Free media player
  • Easy gallery import
  • Album import
  • Passcode lock
  • Secure private files
Features
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無料で使えるメディアプレイヤー ギャラリー・アルバムからの簡単インポート 【パスコードロック機能】 他人に見られたくないファイルがある場合には アプリ自体にパスコードの設定が可能です。 パスコードを解除しないとアプリ内のファイルは見れないので他の人に見られることはありません。

Screenshots

Mugen Player4 screens
KPlayer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mugen Player at 70% against KPlayer's 4%. KPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Mugen Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mugen Player ships an update weekly, KPlayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mugen Player versus KPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMugen PlayerKPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better4.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoichiro KamadaCONNECTON K.K.

Customer experience

Mugen Player

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative18.9%

KPlayer

Written reviews45 reviews
Positive4.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative93.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mugen Player

One-time1
  • Premium Features$5.99
None

KPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mugen Player free?
Mugen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KPlayer free?
KPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mugen Player or KPlayer have ads?
Both Mugen Player and KPlayer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mugen Player or KPlayer?
Mugen Player ships an update weekly, and KPlayer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mugen Player was updated on October 21, 2026 and KPlayer on October 12, 2026.

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