# Outplayer vs ARVELOUS viewer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARVELOUS viewer at none against Outplayer's 1. ARVELOUS viewer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Outplayer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (513 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARVELOUS viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARVELOUS viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 513 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Outplayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARVELOUS viewer's.

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, ARVELOUS viewer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outplayer | ARVELOUS viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvelous-viewer/id6759386354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **513** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) | [ARVELOUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878361320) |

## 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


### ARVELOUS viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvelous-viewer/id6759386354)

Experience interactive merchandise with augmented reality. Point your device at compatible mugs and t-shirts to reveal hidden animations and clever designs. Discover a new way to engage with your favorite apparel and drinkware.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experiences, Interactive mugs, Animated t-shirts, Discover hidden designs, Engaging merchandise

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outplayer free?

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

### Is ARVELOUS viewer free?

ARVELOUS viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Outplayer or ARVELOUS viewer?

ARVELOUS viewer is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while ARVELOUS viewer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Outplayer or ARVELOUS viewer have ads?

Neither Outplayer nor ARVELOUS viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outplayer or ARVELOUS viewer?

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARVELOUS viewer every 4 months. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and ARVELOUS viewer on October 28, 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.*