Comparison

Fast Player vs VU IPTV PLAYER

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fast Player

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
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Fast player, Supports decoding and playback of almost all audio and video formats. Supports parsing and playing M3U8 playlists, and supports playing streaming videos under IPv6 networks. [Supported Formats] Video Formats: mp4,avi,mkv,rmvb,flv,wmv,wav,3gp,mov,swf,mpeg,mpg,vob,m4v,rm,m2ts,asf,webm,asf,mpg,dat,ts,asx,mp3,f4v,ogv,divx,dv,gxf,m2p,mpeg1,mpeg2,mpeg4,mts,mxf,ogm,qt,wm...almost all movie file formats. Video decoder:H.264(AVC),H.265(HEVC),MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VP8,VP9,THEORA,XVID,DIVX, FLV, WMV1, WMV2... Audio Formats: mp3, wma, wav, dts, aac, amr, flac, ape, cue, amr, m4a, aiff, caff, ape, ogg vorbis,, lossless music...almost all audio file formats. [Key features] - Long press to play at double speed, swipe left to go backward, swipe right to go forward, double-click to pause/play - Custom subtitles: Support downloading subtitles and displaying custom subtitle files. - Parse and open m3u and m3u8 files, support playing IPTV playlists. - Multiple transfer methods: 1. USB transfer (iTunes file sharing) 2. Wi-Fi transfer 3. File servers: SMB/FTP/NFS/SFTP ... - Transfer files via cloud drives: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud. - Supports casting to TV: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast, screen mirroring. - Support opening archive files: zip, rar, 7z... - File management: support document sorting, Support searching files. - Privacy protection: Password lock, encrypt and protect your videos, safe and secure. [In-App Purchase] Professional version for Lifetime: -One-time purchase, valid forever, can be resumed at any time. Professional version for one year: - Annual auto-renewable subscription, automatic renewal upon expiration. - After the purchase of the subscription item is confirmed, the subscription fee will be credited to your iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless the automatic renewal feature is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current time period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://huamei-d3650.web.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use:https://huamei-d3650.web.app/terms.html contact us: xihuamei_contact@163.com

About

VU IPTV PLAYER

This application acts as a versatile media player for IPTV services. It enables users to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from their provider, offering features like program guides and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes API support
  • M3U file/URL loading
  • Stalker Portal connectivity
  • Live, Movies, Series streaming
  • EPG (TV Program Guide)
  • Parental Controls
Features
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VU IPTV Player allows you to connect with your IPTV provider and play Live TV, Movies, Series, and TV Catchup. FEATURES OVERVIEW: - Supports Xtream Codes API - Supports loading M3U File / URL - Supports Stalker Portal Connectivity - Watch: Live, Movies, and Series Streaming - Global Search - New Modern layout / UI Design - Support for EPG ( TV Program Guide) - Parental Controls - Fast Zapping

Screenshots

Fast Player4 screens
VU IPTV PLAYER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VU IPTV PLAYER at none against Fast Player's shown. VU IPTV PLAYER also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Fast Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and VU IPTV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VU IPTV PLAYER holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 56% of VU IPTV PLAYER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fast Player versus VU IPTV PLAYER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast PlayerVU IPTV PLAYER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings)4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better3.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer章健 杨Byte9 Inc

Customer experience

Fast Player

All ratings4,989 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews713 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative24.0%

VU IPTV PLAYER

All ratings3,414 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative30.3%

User reviews

Fast Player

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and user-friendly
  • 👍 Versatile and plays various file formats
  • 💡 Useful for transferring and managing media files
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and sharing

VU IPTV PLAYER

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and nice interface
  • 👍 Sleek, easy to use and reliable
  • 🚀 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, won't refresh playlist
  • 🐛 Cannot add or change users
  • 🐛 EPG doesn't work

Bugs and requests

Fast Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • Add shuffle and repeat options
  • Implement picture-in-picture mode
  • Improve playlist management and file ordering
  • Provide better Bluetooth/AirPlay support

VU IPTV PLAYER

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Locked in after login, can't refresh playlist
  • Cannot add or change users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add multi-list options
  • Add user profiles
  • Add Apple TV app

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fast Player

Subscriptions1
  • Annual professional version$3.991 Year
One-time4
  • Compress / unzip the file$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Passcode Lock$0.99
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  • Professional Version$5.99
3 purchases

VU IPTV PLAYER

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Pro – Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro – Yearly Access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro – Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is Fast Player free?
Fast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VU IPTV PLAYER free?
VU IPTV PLAYER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast Player or VU IPTV PLAYER?
VU IPTV PLAYER is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while VU IPTV PLAYER averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Fast Player or VU IPTV PLAYER have ads?
Fast Player shows ads; VU IPTV PLAYER does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast Player or VU IPTV PLAYER?
Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, and VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on September 22, 2026 and VU IPTV PLAYER on September 23, 2026.

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