# Fast Player vs Galaxy Player

The clearest difference is price: Fast Player at Free against Galaxy Player's $2.99. Fast Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5K vs 4). Galaxy Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Fast Player is free to download; Galaxy Player costs $2.99 up front. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Galaxy Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 97% of Galaxy Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | Galaxy Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-player/id6444241461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **96.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 161 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [坤 左](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650838310) |

## 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


### Galaxy Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-player/id6444241461)

This media player supports a vast array of video, audio, and image formats. It offers features like Wi-Fi sharing, playback speed control, and privacy protection for your files.

**Highlights:** Extensive format support, Wi-Fi sharing, Playback speed control, File encryption, Dark mode, Background playback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Is Galaxy Player free?

Galaxy Player costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Galaxy Player averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Fast Player shows ads; Galaxy Player does not.

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

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Galaxy Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on November 2, 2026 and Galaxy Player on November 3, 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.*