# Outplayer vs Lipex Light Novel Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Lipex Light Novel Reader at 4.9 against Outplayer's 4.6. Lipex Light Novel Reader also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Outplayer's advantage is ratings volume (513 vs 12). 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 Lipex Light Novel Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lipex Light Novel Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outplayer has 513 ratings behind it against 12, 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 Lipex Light Novel Reader's.

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Lipex Light Novel Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outplayer | Lipex Light Novel Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lipex-light-novel-reader/id6789770915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **513** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) | [ABDISHAKUR MOHAMED ALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789770917) |

## 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


### Lipex Light Novel Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lipex-light-novel-reader/id6789770915)

Organize and read your EPUB light novels with a customizable reading experience. Track your progress and discover new stories within your personal library.

**Highlights:** Import EPUB light novels, Organize your library, Track reading progress, Customize reading experience, Discover new novels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lipex Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outplayer free?

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

### Is Lipex Light Novel Reader free?

Lipex Light Novel Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outplayer or Lipex Light Novel Reader?

Lipex Light Novel Reader is rated higher. Outplayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while Lipex Light Novel Reader averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Outplayer or Lipex Light Novel Reader have ads?

Neither Outplayer nor Lipex Light Novel Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outplayer or Lipex Light Novel Reader?

Outplayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lipex Light Novel Reader every 4 days. Most recently, Outplayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lipex Light Novel Reader on November 5, 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.*