Mugen Player vs WMDPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mugen Player
This app offers seamless video and audio playback with intuitive gesture controls and continuous playlist functionality. It allows direct playback from various file locations, including photo libraries and app folders, with an optional secure vault for media storage.
- Continuous playback for video and audio
- Gesture controls for playback and skipping
- Playlist creation and management
- Direct playback from files and photo library
- Secure media vault
- Background playback support
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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.
WMDPlayer
A versatile media player supporting a vast array of formats for video and audio. It offers advanced playback controls, library management, and multiple file sharing options. Enjoy features like background play, subtitle support, and Chromecast casting.
- Supports all major video and audio formats
- Background playback and section repeat
- Playback speed control and bookmarking
- Subtitle and equalizer support
- Media library with folder management
- Wi-Fi, USB, and cloud file sharing
- Chromecast casting
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mugen Player at every 5 days against WMDPlayer's fortnightly. Mugen Player also leads on review sentiment (70% 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
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.
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: 70% of Mugen Player's written reviews are positive against 60% of WMDPlayer's.
Mugen Player ships an update every 5 days, WMDPlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mugen Player | WMDPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.1 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better | 60.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Koichiro Kamada | Last,Inc. |
Customer experience
Mugen Player
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In-app purchases
Mugen Player
- Premium Features$5.99
WMDPlayer
- no ads$3.991 Month
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