Comparison

Outplayer vs wako TV

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

Head to head
About

Outplayer

A video player designed for iOS that prioritizes speed and simplicity. Enjoy seamless playback of various video formats with advanced features like 4K HDR and spatial audio. Easily manage your media with intuitive controls and file integration.

Highlights
  • 4K HDR playback with instant seeking
  • Spatial audio with head tracking
  • Picture in Picture support
  • Customizable subtitle styling
  • Play any video format (MKV, MP4, etc.)
  • Integration with Files app for external drives
Features
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A video player for iOS built around speed, simplicity, and getting out of your way. Outplayer is carefully designed to feel seamless, so you can just focus on what you’re watching. And it's backed by strong, reliable performance to play anything well. • 4K HDR playback with instant, real-time seeking • Spatial audio with head tracking and immersive surround sound • Picture in Picture, seamless for all videos • Fluid gestures and responsive controls • Customizable subtitle styling and dual language support • Quick and easy navigation for chapters and playlists • Integration with Files app to support SMB and external hard drives • Play any video format, worry-free (including MKV, MP4, and more) For free users, Outplayer has no playback restrictions and no ads. A one-time purchase, Outplayer Advanced, is available for a range of additional configuration options.

About

wako TV

Organize your movies, TV shows, and anime with this app. Track your watch history, discover new content, and manage your watchlist across devices. It also features a built-in media player and remote control for Kodi.

Highlights
  • Discover and track media
  • Sync with Trakt.tv and SIMKL
  • Built-in media player with subtitles
  • Kodi remote control
  • Connect to cloud files
  • Find where to watch content
  • Multi-profile with parental controls
Features
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Track everything you watch with wako — the beautiful way to organize your movies, TV shows, and anime across every device. Sync with Trakt.tv and SIMKL. Discover what's next. And enjoy a personal media center built for the way you watch. - DISCOVER & TRACK A beautiful, customizable home screen with trending, popular, and personalized recommendations for movies, TV shows, and anime. Mark what you've watched, build your watchlist, and never lose track of where you left off. - SYNC WITH TRAKT & SIMKL Connect your Trakt.tv or SIMKL.com account and sync your watchlist, watch history, and progress across every device — phone, tablet, TV. Your watch history follows you everywhere. - BUILT-IN MEDIA PLAYER A polished video player with subtitle support, multiple audio tracks, gesture controls, and Picture-in-Picture. Resume exactly where you left off. - KODI REMOTE CONTROL Full remote control for your Kodi media center. Browse, play, pause, and navigate from your phone with auto-discovery on your local network. - CONNECT YOUR FILES Browse and play videos stored on your WebDAV server or supported cloud services, directly from wako. - KNOW WHERE TO WATCH For every movie and show, see which streaming platforms have it available — Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and many more. - STAY UP TO DATE A built-in calendar shows upcoming episodes for the shows you follow. Optional notifications let you know when a new episode airs. - BUILT FOR FAMILIES Multi-profile support with independent watchlists, language preferences, and parental controls. Create child or limited profiles, set age-based content filters, and protect them with a master PIN. ===== THE BASICS - Beautiful, fast interface designed for iPhone and iPad - Trakt.tv and SIMKL.com 2-way sync - Built-in player with subtitle support - Calendar of upcoming episodes - Multi-profile with parental controls - Kodi remote control with network auto-discovery - WebDAV and cloud file browsing - Rich metadata from TMDB and IMDb - Localized in multiple languages PERFECT FOR - Movie enthusiasts who want to track everything they watch - TV show fans who never want to miss an episode - Anime lovers who need detailed tracking and seasonal calendars - Kodi users who want a beautiful companion app on their phone NO ADS wako has no ads. What the app stores, and why, is in the Privacy Policy below. ===== Metadata and artwork provided by TMDB, a community-maintained movie and TV show database. wako is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Crafted with care by an independent developer. ===== wako Premium is available as an optional auto-renewing subscription with a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your iTunes account. When the trial period ends, your subscription will renew automatically. Your iTunes account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://wako.app/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://wako.app/terms-conditions wako uses Trakt but is not endorsed or certified by Trakt.

Screenshots

Outplayer3 screens
wako TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outplayer at 87% against wako TV's 47%. Outplayer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and wako TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outplayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 513 and 274 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Outplayer's written reviews are positive against 47% of wako TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, wako TV every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Outplayer versus wako TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutplayerwako TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (513 ratings) — better4.3 (274 ratings)
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better274
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB173 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperStephen SalernoJean-Baptiste Malatrasi

Customer experience

Outplayer

All ratings510 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.3%

wako TV

All ratings274 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

Outplayer

From 513 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth playback
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean UI
  • 🚀 Supports wide range of video formats
  • 🚀 Excellent codec support
  • 🚀 Hardware decoding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio glitches
  • 🐛 Brightness/contrast issues
  • 🐛 Restore purchases bug
  • 🔋 Causes device heating
  • 👎 Lacks external subtitle support

wako TV

From 274 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app performance and functionality
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎬 Great Kodi integration and control
  • ⭐ Responsive developer with active support
  • 📱 Multi-platform support (iOS, Android, FireOS, etc.)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive pricing increase (55% hike)
  • 💳 Monthly subscription model only (no lifetime option)
  • 📺 No Apple TV support despite premium pricing
  • 🔐 Requires internet connection for verification
  • 📢 Excessive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

Outplayer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Restore purchases bug
  • Audio glitches
  • Brightness/contrast issues
  • Causes device heating
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add next/previous episode buttons
  • Implement Trakt integration
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Implement variable speed playback
  • Add video/folder sorting options
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  • Implement Dolby Vision HDR support
  • Implement Atmos audio support
  • Add AirPlay/casting support
  • Add subtitle delay sync option
  • Implement in-app subtitle downloader
  • Add video metadata scraping
  • Implement folder icons
  • Add double-tap to skip gestures
  • Implement shuffle playback
  • Add in-app URL browser

wako TV

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Premium membership verification errors
  • API errors causing app to become unusable
  • Sources showing as 'not found' for weeks
  • Third-party add-ons not installing
  • Subscription charging incorrect amounts
Show 7 more
  • Watchlist items disappearing unexpectedly
  • Ad system not functioning properly
  • Real Debrid integration breaking
  • Keyboard disabled in review section
  • Endless loading on add-ons and contribution pages
  • Internal errors preventing playback
  • Posters not displaying for shows/movies

Requested features

7 requests
  • Permanent/lifetime paid option
  • Apple TV app support
  • Offline mode without internet verification
  • Video tutorial on how to use the app
  • Family sharing capability
Show 2 more
  • Modern UI redesign
  • Better documentation for setup and features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Outplayer

One-time1
  • Outplayer Advanced$7.99
2 purchases

wako TV

Subscriptions2
  • Contribution$2.491 Month
  • wako Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Outplayer free?
Outplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is wako TV free?
wako TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outplayer or wako TV?
Outplayer is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while wako TV averages 4.3 from 274 ratings.
Do Outplayer or wako TV have ads?
Neither Outplayer nor wako TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outplayer or wako TV?
Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and wako TV every 10 days. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and wako TV on November 6, 2026.

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