# WPlayer vs PlainPlay

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | WPlayer | PlainPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wplayer-audiobook-player/id1437141356/reviews) | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亮 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437141355) | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) |

## What reviewers say

### WPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wplayer-audiobook-player/id1437141356)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 专业版月度订阅 | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| 升级专业版 | $7.99 | one-time |


### PlainPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*