# xkcd Lite vs Outplayer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xkcd Lite at none against Outplayer's 1. xkcd Lite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Outplayer's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

xkcd Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 497 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | xkcd Lite | Outplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-lite/id1297076615/reviews)** | [4.6 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AKIN, Tolga](https://appshunter.io/developer/523995661) | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) |

## What reviewers say

### xkcd Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-lite/id1297076615)

A free, open-source comic reader for a popular webcomic. It offers a minimalistic and fast experience for viewing the latest comics, saving favorites, and sharing them with friends.

**Highlights:** View latest comics, Save favorite comics, Share comics, Lightweight and fast, Open-source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 xkcd Lite free?

xkcd Lite 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, xkcd Lite or Outplayer?

xkcd Lite is rated higher. xkcd Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Outplayer averages 4.6 from 497 ratings.

### Do xkcd Lite or Outplayer have ads?

Neither xkcd Lite nor Outplayer shows ads.

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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.*