# Fast Player vs KSPlayer播放器

The clearest difference is price: Fast Player at Free against KSPlayer播放器's $0.29. Fast Player also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 12). KSPlayer播放器's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Fast Player is free to download; KSPlayer播放器 costs $0.29 up front. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and KSPlayer播放器 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 12, 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 64% of KSPlayer播放器's.

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, KSPlayer播放器 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | KSPlayer播放器 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.29 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksplayer-tracy/id6450770064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [kintan wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628731507) |

## 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


### KSPlayer播放器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksplayer-tracy/id6450770064)

Play virtually any video format on your Apple devices without conversion. Stream from other devices, download subtitles instantly, and enjoy smooth playback with advanced features like HDR and spatial audio.

**Highlights:** Plays all video formats (MKV, MP4, AVI, etc.), Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, and Wi-Fi drives, On-demand subtitle downloads, 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision playback, Picture-in-Picture and Spatial Audio, IPTV and live streaming support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pizza | $8.99 | one-time |
| Become a super supporter | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Is KSPlayer播放器 free?

KSPlayer播放器 costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Player or KSPlayer播放器?

Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while KSPlayer播放器 averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Fast Player or KSPlayer播放器 have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; KSPlayer播放器 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Player or KSPlayer播放器?

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and KSPlayer播放器 fortnightly. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and KSPlayer播放器 on November 7, 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.*