# Fast Player vs OttPlayertv

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OttPlayertv at none against Fast Player's 5. OttPlayertv also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fast Player's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 48%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fast Player against 4.5 for OttPlayertv. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 9.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 48% of OttPlayertv's.

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, OttPlayertv fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | OttPlayertv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** | [4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplayertv/id1672208961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5K | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 161 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [OttPlayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378993650) |

## 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


### OttPlayertv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplayertv/id1672208961)

Stream IPTV content from your ISP or other sources on various devices. Manage your playlists and channel icons centrally through a website. Enjoy ad-free viewing of your favorite TV channels.

**Highlights:** Supports HLS, RTSP, TS by UDP, RTMP protocols, M3U8 playlist support, Easy playlist icon management, Ad-free viewing, Centralized control via website

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Amazing app
- 🌟 Best in class
- 👍 Very good app
- 🎉 Excellent
- 🤩 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🔧 Not working
- 🔍 Buggy
- 🔌 Player is not working
- 🔍 Unstable, too many interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to favorite a channel
- Doesn't load M3U playlists
- Glitches when leaving a channel
- Crashes after update
- Doesn't work on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to modify, arrange, and rename lists
- Add transfer between lists
- Add select or delete groups at once
- Add Chromecast support
- Add pop-up video view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Is OttPlayertv free?

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

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

Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while OttPlayertv averages 4.5 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do Fast Player or OttPlayertv have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; OttPlayertv does not.

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

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and OttPlayertv fortnightly. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on October 29, 2026 and OttPlayertv on October 28, 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.*