# Fast Player vs Jungle WebKit

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Player at 4.5 against Jungle WebKit's 3.0. Fast Player also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 2). Jungle WebKit'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. Jungle WebKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Jungle WebKit weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | Jungle WebKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-webkit/id6727009097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 161 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [AutoBoostAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770250025) |

## 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


### Jungle WebKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-webkit/id6727009097)

Extract video links from webpages, including MP4 and HLS streams. Seamlessly play extracted content in a VR player for an immersive 3D experience. Download or play videos directly.

**Highlights:** Extract MP4 and HLS video links, Direct playback in VR player, Download video links, User-friendly interface, Access 3D VR resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Is Jungle WebKit free?

Jungle WebKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Player or Jungle WebKit?

Fast Player is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Jungle WebKit averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fast Player or Jungle WebKit have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; Jungle WebKit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Player or Jungle WebKit?

Fast Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jungle WebKit weekly. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jungle WebKit on October 24, 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.*