# Fast Player vs Liquid Player

The clearest difference is ads: Liquid Player at none against Fast Player's shown. Liquid Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (78% vs 68%). Fast Player's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (5K vs 68). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Liquid Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 78% of Liquid Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Liquid Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | Liquid Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** | [4.1 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-player-save-video/id1448868559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 161 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [Alexandr Graschenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/825765483) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555)

This app plays nearly all audio and video formats, including M3U8 playlists and streaming videos. It offers advanced playback controls, custom subtitle support, and multiple file transfer methods. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** Plays all audio/video formats, M3U8 playlist and IPTV support, Custom subtitle downloads, Multiple file transfer options, Cloud drive integration, Casting to TV (Chromecast, AirPlay), Archive file support, Password protection for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Compress / unzip the file | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and user-friendly
- 👍 Versatile and plays various file formats
- 💡 Useful for transferring and managing media files
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing correctly or only showing audio
- App failing to remember playback position
- Issues with file format compatibility
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add shuffle and repeat options
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve playlist management and file ordering
- Provide better Bluetooth/AirPlay support


### Liquid Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-player-save-video/id1448868559)

This video player supports all major formats and allows you to save videos for offline viewing. It features on-tap subtitle translation, gesture controls, and Chromecast support. Ideal for language learners and anyone who wants a versatile, ad-free viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Supports all major video formats, Save videos for offline playback, On-tap subtitle translation, Gesture controls for playback, Watch and cache online videos, Chromecast support, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Forever | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

Fast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Liquid Player free?

Liquid Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Player or Liquid Player?

Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Liquid Player averages 4.1 from 68 ratings.

### Do Fast Player or Liquid Player have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; Liquid Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Player or Liquid Player?

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Liquid Player weekly. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on November 11, 2026 and Liquid Player on November 6, 2026.

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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.*