CruiseCompanion Media Player vs AllPlayer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CruiseCompanion Media Player
Stream Hollywood movies and TV shows directly to your device while on a cruise. This media player requires connection to the CruiseCompanion Platform for secure, DRM-protected content delivery.
- Hollywood movies and TV shows
- DRM protected content
- Secure content delivery
- Guest experience platform
- Onboard ship use only
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The CruiseCompanion Media Player is part of the innovative and most advanced guest experience platform for the cruise industry bringing your guests the latest Hollywood movies and TV shows, anywhere in the world. This Media Player is used in conjunction with the CruiseCompanion Platform, which connects to provide DRM protected content securely. The CruiseCompanion Media Player can only be used on board of selected ships offering the unique CruiseCompanion experience. Please contact Getslash for more information.
AllPlayer Pro
This app is a versatile media player and manager for Apple devices. It allows you to play local files, cloud storage, and online streams, organizing your content with a movie wall and cross-device syncing.
- Media library and movie wall
- iCloud sync and cross-device playback
- High-quality picture and sound (HDR, Dolby Vision, Atmos)
- Wide range of media format support
- Connect to various servers and cloud storage
- Stream playback with multi-view options
- Subtitle support (local and online)
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AllPlayer is a media player and manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Play local files, Photos, NAS, cloud media, and online streams. Bring your movies and shows together with Movie Wall, iCloud sync, and cross-device playback. -- Main Features -- -- Media Library and Movie Wall -- Index local, LAN, and cloud folders. Match movies and shows, browse seasons and episodes, and search by title, cast, or filename. Group versions, choose preferred sources, correct matches, and organize favorites, Watch Later, and viewing progress. Customize home sections and browse posters, ratings, and cast. -- iCloud Sync and Cross-Device Playback -- Sync indexed folders, metadata, artwork, and progress through iCloud. On the same iCloud account and local network, resume authorized, previously played local videos from another device. Enable iCloud sync and cross-device playback on both devices; initial setup needs internet access. Keep AllPlayer in the foreground on the source iPhone or iPad, or running on an awake Mac. Video transfers are encrypted; video files are not uploaded to iCloud. Photos, disc content, external subtitles, and transcoding are not supported for cross-device playback. -- High-Quality Picture and Sound -- Enjoy HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos with compatible content and equipment. Choose decoders and audio tracks, adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, and fine-tune sound with a 10-band equalizer. -- Media Formats -- Play MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, TS, M2TS, MPEG, VOB, RMVB, WEBM, and more. Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and other audio formats, plus common images and Photos browsing. Play ISO images and Blu-ray / BDMV or DVD / VIDEO_TS folders. -- Servers and Cloud Storage -- Connect SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, NFS, DLNA / UPnP, Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby. Access OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, Baidu Netdisk, Quark Drive, MEGA, Synology NAS, and fnOS. Discover LAN servers and use fnOS direct connections with FN Connect fallback. -- Remote Access and Speed Tests -- Use Tailscale to reach private-network media. Test internet upload and download speeds and LAN or cloud read speeds. -- Streams, Chat, and Multiple Views -- Add stream URLs and supported live-room links. Group, search, sort, and share lists, select available quality levels, and save authorized streams. View stream chat from multiple platforms. Watch up to four streams in five layouts with adjustable splits and independent audio controls. Access layout and automatic floating playback options from stream menus on supported platforms. -- Subtitles and Playback -- Load SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA subtitles, including matching files in the same folder. Find online subtitles with OpenSubtitles. Use speed controls, A-B repeat, aspect ratios, playlists, resume, and autoplay next. AirPlay, Picture in Picture, and background playback are available where supported. Receive DLNA / UPnP casts; iPhone, iPad, and Mac also support AirPlay reception. -- Files and Sharing -- Copy, move, rename, delete, and download files. Preview supported remote files and remember a download folder on Mac. Import files and links from the share sheet, and import, export, or sync connection and stream configurations. -- Widgets, Search, and Apple Devices -- Use library widgets, Spotlight search, and Shortcuts on supported platforms. Apple TV offers remote-friendly playback, QR-assisted setup, and Top Shelf library access. Apple Watch provides library picks, Smart Stack access, and paired iPhone playback controls. Apple Vision Pro offers immersive cinema, adjustable screens, and side-by-side or over-under 3D video. Feature availability depends on the platform, media format, decoder, connected service, and audio/video output equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AllPlayer Pro at 3.0 against CruiseCompanion Media Player's 2.5. AllPlayer Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 22 months) and device support (6 vs 3). CruiseCompanion Media Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. AllPlayer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CruiseCompanion Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
AllPlayer Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
CruiseCompanion Media Player ships an update every 22 months, AllPlayer Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CruiseCompanion Media Player | AllPlayer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Getslash GmbH | 子卓 匡 |
Customer experience
CruiseCompanion Media Player
AllPlayer Pro
In-app purchases
CruiseCompanion Media Player
No in-app purchases
AllPlayer Pro
- 7-day trialFree
- AllPlayer Pro$6.99
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