Comparison

Fast Player vs Cloud Video Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fast Player

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
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Fast player, Supports decoding and playback of almost all audio and video formats. Supports parsing and playing M3U8 playlists, and supports playing streaming videos under IPv6 networks. [Supported Formats] Video Formats: mp4,avi,mkv,rmvb,flv,wmv,wav,3gp,mov,swf,mpeg,mpg,vob,m4v,rm,m2ts,asf,webm,asf,mpg,dat,ts,asx,mp3,f4v,ogv,divx,dv,gxf,m2p,mpeg1,mpeg2,mpeg4,mts,mxf,ogm,qt,wm...almost all movie file formats. Video decoder:H.264(AVC),H.265(HEVC),MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VP8,VP9,THEORA,XVID,DIVX, FLV, WMV1, WMV2... Audio Formats: mp3, wma, wav, dts, aac, amr, flac, ape, cue, amr, m4a, aiff, caff, ape, ogg vorbis,, lossless music...almost all audio file formats. [Key features] - Long press to play at double speed, swipe left to go backward, swipe right to go forward, double-click to pause/play - Custom subtitles: Support downloading subtitles and displaying custom subtitle files. - Parse and open m3u and m3u8 files, support playing IPTV playlists. - Multiple transfer methods: 1. USB transfer (iTunes file sharing) 2. Wi-Fi transfer 3. File servers: SMB/FTP/NFS/SFTP ... - Transfer files via cloud drives: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud. - Supports casting to TV: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast, screen mirroring. - Support opening archive files: zip, rar, 7z... - File management: support document sorting, Support searching files. - Privacy protection: Password lock, encrypt and protect your videos, safe and secure. [In-App Purchase] Professional version for Lifetime: -One-time purchase, valid forever, can be resumed at any time. Professional version for one year: - Annual auto-renewable subscription, automatic renewal upon expiration. - After the purchase of the subscription item is confirmed, the subscription fee will be credited to your iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless the automatic renewal feature is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current time period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://huamei-d3650.web.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use:https://huamei-d3650.web.app/terms.html contact us: xihuamei_contact@163.com

About

Cloud Video Player

This app allows you to store and play videos locally or from cloud services without an internet connection. It supports a wide range of video formats and offers intuitive gesture controls for playback and volume adjustments.

Highlights
  • Import videos via WiFi transfer
  • Download from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
  • Supports AVI, FLV, MKV, MP4, MOV and more
  • Gesture controls for brightness and volume
  • Fast forward/backward playback gestures
  • Full-screen locking
Features
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Your videos, ready offline. Cloud Video brings your personal video collection to iPhone and iPad. Import your files, organize your library, and watch downloaded videos without an internet connection. WATCH YOUR WAY • Play MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more. Compatibility depends on the file and codec. • Adjust playback speed and aspect ratio, and resume where you left off. • Import SRT and ASS text subtitles and adjust their size and timing. BRING YOUR VIDEOS • Import from Files, iCloud Drive, or Photos. • Transfer over Wi-Fi from a computer, or use file sharing with Finder, Apple Devices, or iTunes. • Choose files with the official Google Drive picker, or browse and download from Dropbox, OneDrive, and MEGA. KEEP THINGS ORGANIZED • Create folders, search your library, and rename or move files. • Sort your collection, drag to set a custom order, and pin important items. • Revisit recently watched videos in Watch History. • Choose light or dark appearance and personalize your theme colors. Cloud Video does not provide movies or other video content. Cloud services require an account and an internet connection. An optional in-app purchase removes ads.

Screenshots

Fast Player4 screens
Cloud Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Player at 4.5 against Cloud Video Player's 3.7. Fast Player also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Cloud Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 31% of Cloud Video Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Cloud Video Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fast Player versus Cloud Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast PlayerCloud Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings) — better3.7 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better31.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB85 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developer章健 杨莹 李

Customer experience

Fast Player

All ratings5,012 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews714 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.9%

Cloud Video Player

All ratings53 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative62.1%

Bugs and requests

Fast Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Cloud Video Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fast Player

Subscriptions1
  • Annual professional version$3.991 Year
One-time4
  • Compress / unzip the file$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Passcode Lock$0.99
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  • Professional Version$5.99
1 purchases

Cloud Video Player

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Fast Player free?
Fast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Video Player free?
Cloud Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast Player or Cloud Video Player?
Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Cloud Video Player averages 3.7 from 54 ratings.
Do Fast Player or Cloud Video Player have ads?
Both Fast Player and Cloud Video Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast Player or Cloud Video Player?
Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cloud Video Player every 4 months. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cloud Video Player on November 6, 2026.

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