# Outplayer vs LocalPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: Outplayer at 4.6 against LocalPlayer's 3.0. Outplayer also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (511 vs 2). LocalPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Outplayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 511 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 50% of LocalPlayer's.

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, LocalPlayer every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outplayer | LocalPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localplayer-video-player/id6774151977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) | [利龙 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649262253) |

## 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


### LocalPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localplayer-video-player/id6774151977)

Easily play videos stored in your device's photo library. Browse your local video collection with clear thumbnails and details, then enjoy seamless playback with adjustable speeds and seeking.

**Highlights:** Play videos from photo library, Browse local video library, Adjustable playback speeds, Drag to seek, Resume playback, Picture in Picture support, Filter by duration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outplayer free?

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

### Is LocalPlayer free?

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

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

Outplayer is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while LocalPlayer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Outplayer or LocalPlayer have ads?

Neither Outplayer nor LocalPlayer shows ads.

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

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and LocalPlayer every 4 days. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on October 24, 2026 and LocalPlayer on October 24, 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.*