# Outplayer vs StreamRecorder

The clearest difference is rating: Outplayer at 4.6 against StreamRecorder's 3.6. Outplayer also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). StreamRecorder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 StreamRecorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outplayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 502 ratings behind it against 62, 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 50% of StreamRecorder's.

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, StreamRecorder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outplayer | StreamRecorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews)** | [3.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamrecorder/id6754601768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **502** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) | [Streamrecorder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849138115) |

## 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


### StreamRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamrecorder/id6754601768)

Automatically record and store live video broadcasts from your favorite creators and channels, even when offline. Enjoy HD playback and easy management of all your saved streams in the cloud.

**Highlights:** Auto record live streams, Cloud storage for recordings, Offline recording capability, HD video playback, Record multiple live streams, Easy video archiving and management, Quick setup with profile/stream links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outplayer free?

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

### Is StreamRecorder free?

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

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

Outplayer is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 502 ratings, while StreamRecorder averages 3.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do Outplayer or StreamRecorder have ads?

Neither Outplayer nor StreamRecorder shows ads.

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

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and StreamRecorder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on October 15, 2026 and StreamRecorder on October 12, 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.*