Comparison

Outplayer vs Sitcom Ghost

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

Sitcom Ghost

Features
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Get 3D interactive art with real artwork in the real world. Sitcom Ghost is displayed in a series of AR experience expanding in 4 exhibiting rooms of the entire building. Viewers can enter the exhibition and use the device provided by us to start your visit. -Scan objects or artworks you see to start activating the augmented reality. -Each exhibition has a different reality. Audience can find out and navigate on their own to see what they want to communicate to you. -Audience won't be able to interact with them, so it's important to focus on watching/listening. -While viewing the exhibition, Audience may feel confused while viewing art from both worlds at the same time. Be careful when walking.

Screenshots

Outplayer3 screens
Sitcom Ghost3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sitcom Ghost at none against Outplayer's 1. Sitcom Ghost also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sitcom Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Sitcom Ghost every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Outplayer versus Sitcom Ghost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutplayerSitcom Ghost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (497 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen SalernoSaran nantasuk

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
Show 10 more
  • 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

Sitcom Ghost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Outplayer

One-time1
  • Outplayer Advanced$7.99
None

Sitcom Ghost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outplayer free?
Outplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sitcom Ghost free?
Sitcom Ghost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Outplayer or Sitcom Ghost have ads?
Neither Outplayer nor Sitcom Ghost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outplayer or Sitcom Ghost?
Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sitcom Ghost every 8 days. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Sitcom Ghost on September 12, 2026.

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