Comparison

Loader (Media Player) vs fastPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Loader (Media Player)

Manage and store documents on your phone with this efficient app. It allows easy sharing via iTunes file sharing and provides seamless playback of various media files directly within the application. Enjoy a world of entertainment on your device.

Highlights
  • Document management and storage
  • iTunes file sharing
  • Seamless media playback
  • Import various video/audio formats
  • File sharing capabilities
Features
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Discover a simple and efficient app for managing and storing documents on your phone. Easily share them via iTunes file sharing, and enjoy seamless playback of media files directly within the app. Import and play various video and audio formats with ease, unlocking a world of entertainment on your device. Please note that audiovisual files cannot be downloaded. Check out our Terms of Use for more information: https://privacy.loaderapp.info/terms

About

fastPlayer

A versatile local media player supporting numerous audio and video formats. It offers seamless file transfers from your computer and features like variable playback speed, background playback, and intuitive gesture controls for an enhanced media experience.

Highlights
  • Supports wide range of audio/video formats
  • Direct file transfer via iTunes, SMB, WiFi
  • Variable playback speed control
  • Background playback for audio/video
  • Intuitive gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback
  • File management with folders and sorting
  • Image viewing and editing
  • ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
Features
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fastPlayer is a versatile local media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. It allows direct video transfers from your computer to your device via iTunes, SMB, or WiFi. The app is stable, feature-rich, and easy to use. [CarPlay Support] Compatible with CarPlay systems, enabling playback of local music files stored on your mobile device. [Variable Speed Playback] Adjust the playback speed freely—speed up or slow down as needed. Double-speed playback is ideal for learning from video tutorials efficiently. [Intuitive Controls] Swipe left to adjust brightness, swipe right to control volume, and double-tap to pause or play. [Background Playback] Videos continue playing even when the app is running in the background. [Multiple Transfer Methods] Wired transfer via iTunes file sharing. Wireless transfer over WiFi—files are saved locally and can be played offline. [File Management] Create folders for organized classification and sort files using multiple criteria. [Image Viewing and Editing] Supports viewing and editing of various image formats. [File Compression and Decompression] Compatible with RAR and ZIP formats for both compression and extraction. [Document Support] Browse and edit multiple document types, including PDF, Office files, and TXT documents. Contact: coderlsw@gmail.com

Screenshots

Loader (Media Player)3 screens
fastPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: fastPlayer at 4.8 against Loader (Media Player)'s 2.3. fastPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Loader (Media Player)'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Loader (Media Player) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and fastPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

fastPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loader (Media Player) ships an update every 5 days, fastPlayer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loader (Media Player) versus fastPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoader (Media Player)fastPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJafrin Begum Chowdhury少为 刘

Customer experience

Loader (Media Player)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

fastPlayer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Loader (Media Player)

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Plan 2 Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$2.493 Months
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  • Plan 2 Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly$6.991 Year
  • Plan 2 Bi-annually$9.996 Months
  • Plan 2 Yearly$14.991 Year
1 purchases

fastPlayer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Loader (Media Player) free?
Loader (Media Player) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is fastPlayer free?
fastPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loader (Media Player) or fastPlayer?
fastPlayer is rated higher. Loader (Media Player) averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while fastPlayer averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Loader (Media Player) or fastPlayer have ads?
Loader (Media Player) shows ads; fastPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Loader (Media Player) or fastPlayer?
Loader (Media Player) ships an update every 5 days, and fastPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loader (Media Player) was updated on October 24, 2026 and fastPlayer on October 24, 2026.

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