APlayer vs Teak Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APlayer
A versatile media player for iPhone and iPad that supports a wide range of video and audio formats. It allows playback from various sources, including local files, network devices, and URLs, with advanced playback controls and organization features.
- Plays popular video and audio formats
- Opens media from Files, apps, and external storage
- Connects to computers and NAS over SMB
- Plays media from URLs with AirPlay/DLNA casting
- Picture in Picture and background playback
- Supports external subtitles and track switching
- Adjustable playback speed and seek options
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APlayer brings your videos, music and shared media together in a focused player for iPhone and iPad. • Play popular video formats including MP4, MOV, MKV and AVI, and audio formats including MP3, WAV and FLAC. • Open media from Files, other apps and external storage. Add frequently used folders and play files in place without importing another copy. • Connect to computers and NAS devices over SMB. Discover local network devices and save servers for quick access. • Play audio and video directly from media URLs. Use AirPlay, or cast HTTP/HTTPS video links to compatible DLNA receivers. • Keep watching with Picture in Picture, or listen with background playback. • Switch audio and subtitle tracks, load external subtitles and choose subtitle encoding. • Adjust playback speed, hold to speed up and double-tap to seek. Resume playback, repeat media, take video snapshots and set a sleep timer. • Organize files and folders, search and sort your library, and transfer files over Wi-Fi or iTunes File Sharing. • Enjoy an updated interface, dark mode and 13 interface languages. Picture in Picture requires Codec 3 and is unavailable for SMB videos. Subtitles use Codec 1 or 2. Casting compatibility depends on the receiver and media format. APlayer plays media you provide; it does not include a streaming catalog. hfutld@yeah.net
Teak Browser
This browser offers a streamlined and private web experience with built-in ad blocking, user script support, and multiple search engine options. It features a minimalist design, reading mode, and PDF generation for enhanced productivity and focused content consumption.
- User script support (Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey)
- Built-in ad blocker
- Multiple search engine options
- Web page dark mode
- Reading mode for focused content
- PDF generation
- iCloud bookmark sync
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Teak Browser is a powerful iOS browser built for Userscripts. Run Userscripts directly on iPhone and iPad with desktop-class flexibility. Fully compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey, and supports AdGuard rules for advanced content blocking. Simple, fast, private, and designed for power users. Core Features • Full Userscript support • Compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey • AdGuard compatible content blocking • Built-in adblock plus • Privacy protection and tracking prevention • Support setting as system default browser • No push notifications, no news feed, no ads • Start in milliseconds Browsing Experience • Web page dark mode • Reading mode for immersive reading • Built-in translation for hundreds of languages • Desktop/mobile site switching • Prevent automatic jumps to App Store • Prevent automatic jumps to other apps • In-page search: find text within web pages • Pull down to refresh web pages • Scheduled refresh • Multiple search engines: Google, Bing, Brave, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Baidu, Startpage, and more Media & Productivity • Video Picture-in-Picture • Easy PDF generation • Print and create PDF • View picture mode • Batch save and share pictures • Perfect support for long-press menus • Convenient sharing and downloading iPhone & iPad Optimized • Perfect for iOS 26 • Perfect for iPadOS 26 • iPad multi-window support • Split-screen and Stage Manager support • iPhone address bar supports top and bottom positioning Customization • Minimalist homepage • Custom wallpapers • Customize immersive wallpapers • URL shortcut input • Quickly open and copy URLs Sync & Privacy • iCloud bookmark sync • Private / incognito browsing • No browsing history, cookies, or cache saved in incognito mode • Synced bookmarks and data are stored in your private iCloud database • Teak never uploads your passwords or browsing activity QR Features • Scan QR codes with front and rear cameras • Recognize QR codes from images • Generate QR codes for links Why Teak Browser Unlike traditional mobile browsers, Teak Browser gives you more control over the web. Install Userscripts, customize websites, improve productivity, and browse with desktop-level flexibility on iOS. Teak Pro Subscription • Monthly, Yearly plans available • Payment charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited after purchase Terms of Use: https://teakbrowser.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://teakbrowser.app/privacy/ Contact Email: teakapp@outlook.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Teak Browser at Free against APlayer's $0.99. Teak Browser also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). APlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On ads and device support 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
Teak Browser is free to download; APlayer costs $0.99 up front. Teak Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. APlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
APlayer ships an update every 5 weeks, Teak Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APlayer | Teak Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Baoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd. | 阳 刘 |
Customer experience
APlayer
Teak Browser
In-app purchases
APlayer
No in-app purchases
Teak Browser
- 1 Month$1.191 Month
- 3 Months$2.693 Months
- 1 Year7 Days trial$7.191 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$14.99









