# Fast Player vs DS Video+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fast Player at 68% against DS Video+'s 0%. Fast Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). DS Video+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. DS Video+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of DS Video+'s.

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, DS Video+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | DS Video+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video-plus/id6474862754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 161 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [青龙 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683451647) |

## 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


### DS Video+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video-plus/id6474862754)

Organize and play your video collection from Synology DiskStation or personal devices. Sync playback across devices, search easily, and create smart playlists. Download videos for offline viewing.

**Highlights:** Personal video library management, Seamless cross-device synchronization, Powerful video search function, Smart personalized playlists, Offline video 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 DS Video+ free?

DS Video+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Player or DS Video+?

Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while DS Video+ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fast Player or DS Video+ have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; DS Video+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Player or DS Video+?

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and DS Video+ every 11 months. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on November 2, 2026 and DS Video+ on October 30, 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.*