Comparison

WPlayer vs PlainPlay

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

Head to head
About

WPlayer

This app allows you to play audio files with features like Wi-Fi upload, playback speed control, and a sleep timer. It helps manage your audio library and resume listening from where you left off.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi audio upload
  • Automatic playback progress recording
  • Multiple speed playback
  • Sleep timer
  • Folder management
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Fast forward and rewind
Features
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With a focus on playing audio files and support for a wide range of audio formats, "WPlayer" is the best choice for you to pass the time when you are squeezing into the subway, doing housework, driving, or before going to bed. Functions * Wi-Fi Upload Audio to Mobile Phone - No need for data cable, connect your phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi, and you can upload audio to your cell phone using your computer's browser. * Manage Audio on Phone - easily manage audio on your phone. * Record Playing Progress - Automatically record the playing progress of the audio, and automatically play from the last progress. * Multiple Speed Playback - support multiple speed playback. * Timer Off - Supports stopping playback at regular intervals. * Folder Management - multi-level folder management * Support multiple formats - mp3,aiff,flac,aac,ac3,m4a * Record playback history - record the last playback position, enter the APP to continue listening from the last progress with one click. * Fast forward and rewind 15 seconds. Email: crmoalpha@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlainPlay

This app is a versatile media player and file manager that supports numerous formats. It allows offline playback of downloaded courses with features like loop and variable speed, and offers robust file management with privacy options. It also includes web downloading and TV live streaming capabilities.

Highlights
  • Full-format media playback
  • Offline course viewing
  • Loop and variable speed playback
  • Multiple file import methods
  • File classification and sorting
  • Gesture lock and fingerprint/Face ID
  • Web content downloading
Features
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My file manager – supports almost all file formats. Online courses downloaded from the web or shared by teachers are easy to import. With full-format playback, you can watch them anytime, anywhere with no data usage — with loop playback, sequential playback, and variable-speed support. A convenient learning video player that makes your study easier. Import files to your phone in multiple ways (iTunes file sharing via cable, LAN Wi-Fi web transfer, and phone-to-phone transfer) for fast management of local files. Supports file classification, sorting, editing, searching, and quick browsing and playback. • Classification: Video, Audio, Photos, Documents • Sorting: Name, manual order, file size, modification date, creation date • Edit: Select all, delete, compress • Search: Search by file name • Privacy: Gesture lock, fingerprint & Face ID; file hiding and file encryption Video and audio support continuous playback and single-loop playback; audio supports background playback, skipping intros and outros. File management: Create folders and move or import files directly. Web download: Download and manage web content directly. TV live streaming: HD live streams of major TV channels. Markdown preview and editing supported. 【Auto-Renewable Membership】 1. Service name: Auto-renewing membership. 2. Price: $1.49/month, $6.99/year, $12.99 lifetime (one-time purchase). 3. Payment is charged to your iTunes account 24 hours before each renewal period ends, extending the membership for one month. 4. To cancel: open "Settings" → "iTunes Store & App Store" → tap "Apple ID" → "View Apple ID" → "Account Settings" → "Subscriptions", and cancel the PlainPlay membership subscription. If not cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, the subscription renews automatically. 5. Terms of Use: https://xiaodev.com.cn/terms.html 6. Privacy Policy: https://xiaodev.com.cn/privacy.html If you find bugs, infringements, unmet needs, or have other opinions or suggestions about the service, please contact us — we will do our best to improve these issues in the next version. Contact: xiaodeve@163.com .

Screenshots

WPlayer4 screens
PlainPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WPlayer at none against PlainPlay's shown. WPlayer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). PlainPlay's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PlainPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlainPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of WPlayer's written reviews are positive against 80% of PlainPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, PlainPlay weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WPlayer versus PlainPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWPlayerPlainPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings831 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB130 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer亮 钟景元 肖

Customer experience

WPlayer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlainPlay

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • 专业版月度订阅$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • 升级专业版$7.99
4 purchases

PlainPlay

Subscriptions3
  • 月会员$1.491 Month
  • 季度会员$3.993 Months
  • Annual membership$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$12.99

Questions

Is WPlayer free?
WPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainPlay free?
PlainPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WPlayer or PlainPlay?
PlainPlay is rated higher. WPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PlainPlay averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.
Do WPlayer or PlainPlay have ads?
PlainPlay shows ads; WPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, WPlayer or PlainPlay?
WPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlainPlay weekly. Most recently, WPlayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlainPlay on October 29, 2026.

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