Comparison

Outplayer vs LM player

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

LM player

An offline music player that organizes your library by folders, offering professional audio features like a 10-band equalizer and gapless playback. It supports a wide range of audio formats and prioritizes user privacy with 100% offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Filesystem-driven folder organization
  • 10-band graphic equalizer
  • Gapless playback
  • Wide format support (MP3, FLAC, etc.)
  • Background playback with lock screen controls
  • Privacy-focused, 100% offline
  • Import via Files app, USB, or ZIP
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Your Music. Your Rules. Your Folders. LM Player is a filesystem-driven offline music player built for people who organize their music in folders, just like on desktop. If your music looks right in your file system, it plays right in LM Player. Folder-First Philosophy. Folders become albums automatically. Filenames are track titles. Your file organization is the single source of truth. Album artwork from folder images (cover.jpg, folder.png). Metadata tags are optional enhancements only. Professional Audio Engine. 10-band graphic equalizer (±12 dB per band). Built on AVAudioEngine for pristine sound quality. Gapless playback between tracks. Multiple EQ presets: Flat, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Rock, Pop, Jazz. Create and save custom EQ profiles. Complete Format Support: MP3, AAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC (high-resolution lossless). No conversions needed. Powerful Features. Background playback with lock screen controls. Custom playlists. Deterministic track ordering (respects filename numbering) Clean, music-focused design. Easy Music Management. Import via Files app. Windows users, need use ZIP archive, with auto-extraction. Rescan library anytime. Upload Music via Windows The Apple Devices app for Windows allows users to upload files to iPhones and iPads. Use ZIP archives to upload multiple folders. Direct USB Transfer Connect your device and drag files directly. ZIP Archive Support Upload entire folder structures in one ZIP file. Works on macOS Too Use Finder on Mac for the same functionality. Privacy First. 100% offline - no streaming. No cloud integration. No tracking or analytics. Your music stays on your device. No internet connection required. Perfect For: Audiophiles who demand quality. Users with large local music libraries. Anyone who prefers folder organization. People who want complete control over their music. Mental Model: "If it looks right in the file system, it plays right in the app." LM Player is designed for serious music listeners who value file organization, audio quality, and complete offline control. No subscriptions, no streaming, no compromises. No music found. Open the Audio Vault Info page to learn how to import music.

Screenshots

Outplayer3 screens
LM player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Outplayer at Free against LM player's $5.99. Outplayer also leads on ratings volume (502 vs 1). LM player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Outplayer is free to download; LM player costs $5.99 up front. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LM player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LM player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 502 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, LM player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Outplayer versus LM player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutplayerLM player
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (502 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings502 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen SalernoVolodymyr Shuliar

Customer experience

Outplayer

All ratings502 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.3%

LM player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

LM player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Outplayer

One-time1
  • Outplayer Advanced$7.99
None

LM player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outplayer free?
Outplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LM player free?
LM player costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Outplayer or LM player?
LM player is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 502 ratings, while LM player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Outplayer or LM player have ads?
Neither Outplayer nor LM player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outplayer or LM player?
Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and LM player every 2 days. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and LM player on October 8, 2026.

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