# Fast Player vs LoopView

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Player at 4.5 against LoopView's 3.6. Fast Player also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 5). LoopView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. LoopView asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of LoopView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, LoopView weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | LoopView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopview/id1589676454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 161 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [KENICHI YAMAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335325739) |

## 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


### LoopView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopview/id1589676454)

Easily loop specific sections of YouTube videos for repeated viewing or listening. This tool allows you to set start and end points for infinite playback and can also mirror videos horizontally. It's ideal for learning, practice, and detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Infinite video looping, Customizable start/end points, One-click video mirroring, Useful for learning and practice, Supports YouTube playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Is LoopView free?

LoopView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while LoopView averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Fast Player or LoopView have ads?

Both Fast Player and LoopView show ads.

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

Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, and LoopView weekly. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on September 28, 2026 and LoopView on June 2, 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.*