Comparison

指尖播放器 vs CacheCat

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

Head to head
About

指尖播放器

This video player supports a wide range of formats and offers intuitive gesture controls. Stream videos directly by entering a URL. It's an essential tool for watching videos on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Multiple video format support
  • Gesture controls
  • Direct URL video playback
  • Essential video watching tool
Features
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指尖播放器支持多种格式视频播放。多种手势操作,输入链接视频直接播放,看视频必备神器。

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

指尖播放器3 screens
CacheCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 指尖播放器 at 50% against CacheCat's 0%. 指尖播放器 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CacheCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 指尖播放器 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

指尖播放器 ships an update fortnightly, CacheCat monthly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
指尖播放器 versus CacheCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter指尖播放器CacheCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB189 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKANG YOUWEI振 劳

Customer experience

指尖播放器

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CacheCat

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

In-app purchases

None

指尖播放器

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 指尖播放器 free?
指尖播放器 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CacheCat free?
CacheCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 指尖播放器 or CacheCat have ads?
Neither 指尖播放器 nor CacheCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 指尖播放器 or CacheCat?
指尖播放器 ships an update fortnightly, and CacheCat monthly. Most recently, 指尖播放器 was updated on October 3, 2026 and CacheCat on October 3, 2026.

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