Comparison

Mugen Player vs WMDPlayer

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

WMDPlayer

This versatile media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats, offering advanced playback controls, library management, and file sharing capabilities. Enjoy features like background playback, subtitle support, and Chromecast casting for a seamless media experience.

Highlights
  • Supports nearly all media formats
  • Background playback and section repeat
  • Playback speed control and bookmarking
  • Subtitle support and equalizer
  • Media library with folder management
  • Wi-Fi and USB file transfer
  • Chromecast casting
Features
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WMDPlayer is a multimedia player packed with various functions. ・High-performance player - Compatible with almost all media formats, see below - background play - Section repeat (A-B) - shuffle, repeat - sleep timer - Change playback speed - Bookmark video times - Subtitle support - Equalizer - Video filter function - External display support - mini player - Control music on lock screen - 360° video support - Manage play queue - Save video screenshots - Chromecast casting - external keyboard ・Media library - Manage files in easy-to-use folders - Move files with drag and drop - Long press on file to display menu - Search for files - Passcode lock for each folder - Playlist function ・File sharing - Browser transfer via Wi-Fi - Finder transfer via USB - Video transfer from camera roll - Video transfer from iCloud - Video transfer from SMB and UPnP ·others - Create MP3 - Dark mode compatible - CarPlay ・Supported media formats - Video: 3g2, 3gp, 3gp2, 3gpp, amv, asf, avi, bik, bin, crf, divx, drc, dv, evo, f4v, flv, gvi, gxf, hevc, iso, m1v, m2v, m2t, m2ts , m4v, mkv, mov, mp2, mp2v, mp4, mp4v, mpe, mpeg, mpeg1, mpeg2, mpeg4, mpg, mpv2, mts, mtv, mxf, mxg, nsv, nuv, ogg, ogm, ogv, ogx, ps , rec, rm, rmvb, rpl, thp, tod, ts, tts, txd, vob, vro, webm, wm, wmv, wtv, xesc - Audio: 3ga, 669, a52, aac, ac3, adt, adts, aif, aifc, aiff, amb, amr, aob, ape, au, awb, caf, dts, flac, it, kar, m4a, m4b, m4p , m5p, mid, mka, mlp, mod, mpa, mp1, mp2, mp3, mpc, mpga, mus, oga, ogg, oma, opus, qcp, ra, rmi, s3m, sid, spx, tak, thd, tta , voc, vqf, w64, wav, wma, wv, xa, xm - Subtitle files: cdg, idx, srt, sub, utf, ass, ssa, aqt, jss, psb, rt, smi, txt, smil, stl, usf, dks, pjs, mpl2, mks, vtt, ttml, dfxp ■■■ About the paid version ■■■ Ads are displayed in the free version. Please use the free version first, and if you like it, consider the paid version. ● Restoration when changing models When changing models, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (From Settings -> Paid version) Log in to iTunes on your iPhone/iPad device with the same AppleID as when you purchased. ●Confirmation and Cancellation Select “Recommended” at the bottom of the AppStore app —> Select your Apple ID —> Select “View Apple ID” —> Select WMDPlayer from “Manage” in your subscription. From this screen, you can check the next automatic update timing and cancel/set automatic update. ● About automatic recurring billing If the automatic renewal is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, the contract period will be automatically renewed. Automatic renewal charges will be made within 24 hours after the end of the contract period. ●Notes ・ Those who have been charged within the app cannot cancel by any method other than the above. ・We do not accept cancellations for the current month. ・You will be charged through your iTunes account. ●Terms of use https://superzeus.xsrv.jp/test/info/privacypolicy.html [note] This app uses the YouTube Data API and only the videos published on YouTube are posted. If you find music that has been uploaded illegally, please report the violation from YouTube. In addition, we have set and operated so that such music will not be posted in this application, but if you find it, please understand and cooperate so that it will not be played. YouTube trademarks and logos are registered trademarks of Google, Inc.

Screenshots

Mugen Player4 screens
WMDPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mugen Player at weekly against WMDPlayer's fortnightly. Mugen Player also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 60%). WMDPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and WMDPlayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 — 4.0 for Mugen Player against 4.1 for WMDPlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Mugen Player's written reviews are positive against 60% of WMDPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mugen Player ships an update weekly, WMDPlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mugen Player versus WMDPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMugen PlayerWMDPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better60.3% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKoichiro KamadaLast,Inc.

Customer experience

Mugen Player

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

WMDPlayer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative29.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mugen Player

One-time1
  • Premium Features$5.99
1 purchases

WMDPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • no ads$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Mugen Player free?
Mugen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WMDPlayer free?
WMDPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mugen Player or WMDPlayer?
WMDPlayer is rated higher. Mugen Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while WMDPlayer averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Mugen Player or WMDPlayer have ads?
Both Mugen Player and WMDPlayer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mugen Player or WMDPlayer?
Mugen Player ships an update weekly, and WMDPlayer fortnightly. Most recently, Mugen Player was updated on September 21, 2026 and WMDPlayer on September 9, 2026.

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