Comparison

APlayer vs CacheCat

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

CacheCat

Capture online videos with a Safari extension and watch them offline. Generate on-device subtitles, translate foreign content, and convert media formats. Manage your cached videos with a sleek interface.

Highlights
  • Safari extension for one-tap video capture
  • On-device subtitle generation with AI
  • Bilingual subtitle display and AI translation
  • m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi caching
  • Convert m3u8 to mp4
  • Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
  • Smart media management and search
Features
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CacheCat — Capture Effortlessly, Cache Elegantly Like a cat catching fish, managing your media resources has never been easier. CacheCat is a media caching tool crafted for iPhone and iPad. With its Safari extension, you can capture online videos in one tap and watch them offline anytime, anywhere. Simple yet powerful, intuitive yet feature-rich. 【New Feature · Subtitles】 Generate subtitles on-device, no internet required. - Offline Subtitle Generation Built-in AI speech recognition generates subtitles with a long press on any cached video. Ready to use out of the box — no additional downloads needed. - Bilingual Subtitle Display Overlay both the original text and translation during playback, making foreign-language content easy to follow. - AI-Powered Translation Connect to leading AI models and choose from 6 customizable translation styles — including Standard, Humorous, and Cinematic. - On-Device System Translation iOS 18+ devices can use Apple's built-in translation engine. No setup required, fully offline, and completely private. - SRT Subtitle Export Export generated subtitles as standard SRT files for easy sharing and reuse. 【Core Features】 - Safari Extension - Seamless integration with Safari - Automatically detects media resources on any webpage - One-tap caching for a fast, efficient experience - Fully native browser interaction - High-Speed Caching - Multi-threaded downloads for fast, reliable performance - Supports direct-link caching for m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi, and more - Smart parsing, one-tap caching — simple and efficient - Format Conversion Convert m3u8 to mp4 for easier playback and sharing. - Playback Enhancements - Built-in Picture in Picture and AirPlay support - A smoother, more flexible viewing experience - Media Management Smart categorization and fast search to find what you need instantly. - Elegant Interface Thoughtfully designed visuals with full Dark Mode support. 【How to Enable the Safari Extension】 - Open Settings - Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions - Find CacheCat - Toggle it on 【Membership】 - Unlock all premium features with a CacheCat membership - Enjoy free future updates with no ads, ever - Auto-renews via your iTunes account — cancel anytime - Renewal charge applies 24 hours before the current period ends - To cancel, disable auto-renewal in Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before expiry 【Privacy】 - Your privacy is our priority - We do not collect or store any personal or sensitive information - All data is stored locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://boyhood.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-12fb095b905380c3a59af71d45f14298 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

APlayer4 screens
CacheCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: APlayer at 84% against CacheCat's 0%. APlayer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). CacheCat's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CacheCat is free to download; APlayer costs $0.99 up front. CacheCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. APlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APlayer ships an update every 5 weeks, CacheCat monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
APlayer versus CacheCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPlayerCacheCat
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB189 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBaoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.振 劳

Customer experience

APlayer

Written reviews92 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.0%

CacheCat

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

APlayer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CacheCat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • 包月$1.99
  • 包年$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99
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  • Lifetime Pro$24.99

Questions

Is APlayer free?
APlayer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CacheCat free?
CacheCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do APlayer or CacheCat have ads?
Neither APlayer nor CacheCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APlayer or CacheCat?
APlayer ships an update every 5 weeks, and CacheCat monthly. Most recently, APlayer was updated on November 11, 2026 and CacheCat on November 8, 2026.

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