# Outplayer vs WidgetPack

The clearest difference is rating: Outplayer at 4.6 against WidgetPack's 3.7. Outplayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (502 vs 6). WidgetPack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WidgetPack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outplayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 502 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Outplayer's written reviews are positive against 75% of WidgetPack's.

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, WidgetPack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outplayer | WidgetPack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpack-custom-screen/id1538052857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **502** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) | [Exponential Consulting Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221023749) |

## What reviewers say

### Outplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outplayer Advanced | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add next/previous episode buttons
- Implement Trakt integration
- Add WebDAV support
- Implement variable speed playback
- Add video/folder sorting options


### WidgetPack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpack-custom-screen/id1538052857)

Personalize your phone's Home screen with stylish, ready-made widgets. Choose from various designs and sizes, including time and date displays. Integrate with the Health app for at-a-glance information.

**Highlights:** Ready-made widget designs, Three widget sizes (Small, Medium, Large), Easy setup, Time and date widgets, Health app integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetPack Full Access Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| WidgetPack Full Access Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outplayer free?

Outplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WidgetPack free?

WidgetPack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outplayer or WidgetPack?

Outplayer is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 502 ratings, while WidgetPack averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Outplayer or WidgetPack have ads?

WidgetPack shows ads; Outplayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outplayer or WidgetPack?

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and WidgetPack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on October 13, 2026 and WidgetPack on September 19, 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.*