# Fast Player vs Ib Player

The clearest difference is ads: Ib Player at none against Fast Player's shown. Ib Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Fast Player's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 48%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ib Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 470, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ib Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, Ib Player every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | Ib Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews) | **[4.7 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 470 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [IRBOETECH CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688985462) |

## 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


### Ib Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425)

This app is a professional media player designed to quickly load and stream m3u playlists. Enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality across all screen resolutions, including 4K. It offers advanced controls, a simple user interface, and support for multiple languages and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u playlist loading, High-quality streaming, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Add content to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Belle application
- 👍 Super accessible
- 👍 Mükemmel
- 👍 The best IPTV app available
- 👍 Worth paying for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Subscription needed per device
- 😠 App not opening after payment
- 😠 Freezing issues
- 😠 Crashing when scrolling
- 😠 No control over subtitle font

**Reported bugs**

- App not starting
- Subscription not working
- App crashing
- App freezing
- App not opening

**Requested features**

- Option to select external video player
- Sync across devices
- Pay one price for all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Is Ib Player free?

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

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

Ib Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Ib Player averages 4.7 from 470 ratings.

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

Fast Player shows ads; Ib Player does not.

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

Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, and Ib Player every 2 months. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ib Player on September 22, 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.*