# Outplayer vs SenPlayer

The clearest difference is device support: SenPlayer at 4 against Outplayer's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SenPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Outplayer against 4.7 for SenPlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 513 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Outplayer's written reviews are positive against 84% of SenPlayer's.

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, SenPlayer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outplayer | SenPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 513 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) | [军 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651137259) |

## 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


### SenPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850)

This app is a powerful multimedia player supporting 4K/8K video, high frame rates, and HDR. It streams from various cloud services and media servers, offering a seamless playback experience with custom controls and advanced subtitle support.

**Highlights:** 4K/8K Ultra-HD playback, Supports Plex, Emby, Jellyfin media servers, Stream from cloud services (WebDAV, SMB, FTP), Custom gesture controls, Blu-ray ISO disc playback, Enhanced subtitle support, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro(Upgrade to Suite) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(iPhone+iPad) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(AppleTV) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Mac) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Suite) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with many features
- 🚀 Smooth and fast playback
- 💡 Highly customizable interface
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 🔥 Excellent Jellyfin/Emby support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or playback issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- 💤 Lack of AirPlay support
- 📚 Limited subtitle customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with certain video formats (e.g., TS, ISO)
- SMB connection problems on some networks
- Subtitle display bugs in landscape mode
- Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth headphones

**Requested features**

- Add support for Plex, Google Drive, and other cloud storage
- Implement a playlist feature
- Allow dual subtitle display
- Provide an Apple TV version of the app
- Add a download option for media files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outplayer free?

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

### Is SenPlayer free?

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

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

SenPlayer is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while SenPlayer averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Outplayer or SenPlayer have ads?

Neither Outplayer nor SenPlayer shows ads.

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

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SenPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and SenPlayer on October 30, 2026.

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