Comparison

MMPlayer vs PlainPlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MMPlayer

Features
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MMPlayer (Micro Magic Player)-- The all-in-one private player that truly gets you. Import lectures, listening practice, scripts, dance lessons, instrument practice, or other local videos. Mark A/B points, repeat the important segment, slow it down, speed it up, and keep private study files protected on your device. [PLAYLISTS & PLAYBACK TASKS] - Select multiple videos with search and Select All to build a course playlist - Drag to reorder tasks or use natural title sorting for episodes and lesson series - Choose the full video or an AB list for each task, with its own repeat count and speed - Set a default speed and total repeat count for the whole playlist - Auto-advance after each task; missing or incompatible items are skipped, with a clear stop message if the entire round is unplayable - Resume the saved task, round, and timestamp, or confirm to clear progress and replay - Private playlists use private media only and keep their progress separate from the public library - Keep 1 playlist for free; upgrade to Pro for unlimited playlists [AB LOOP STUDY] - Mark A and B points in the player and repeat the exact segment you need - Save multiple named segments per video, each with its own playback speed - Slow down pronunciation, movement, or details; speed up review when ready - Organize segments into collections for different courses or practice tasks - Export, share, and sync AB data with iCloud - Use AB loops on 3 videos for free, then upgrade for more videos [SECURE SPACE] - Hide selected local videos in a private space - Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID, or gesture password - Protect content when the app moves to the background - Hide lock screen controls and Picture in Picture for private playback - Local files stay on your device by default [LOCAL VIDEO PLAYBACK] - Play MP4, MOV, and M4V directly - Prepare compatible MKV, WebM, AVI, FLV, TS/MTS/M2TS, WMV, RM/RMVB, and MKA entirely on device - Preserve H.264/HEVC video where possible and convert MP3, PCM, or FLAC audio only when needed; support depends on the container and codec combination - Grid and list library views with search, favorites, recently played, and unwatched filters - Gesture controls for seeking, brightness, volume, and speed - Picture in Picture, AirPlay, sleep timer, and screen lock - Playback progress is saved for later study [WIFI TRANSFER WITH VERIFICATION] - Start transfer on iPhone and upload files from a computer browser - Scan a QR code to connect - Verification code protection keeps uploads limited to devices you authorize - Real-time upload progress - Import from Photos, other apps, Files, and Share Extension [APPLE WATCH REMOTE] - View media and playback state on Apple Watch - Control play, pause, and seeking from your wrist - Quick access to AB loop and sleep timer controls [BEAUTIFUL DESIGN] - iOS 26 Liquid Glass visual style - Grid and list views, smart filters and sorting - Favorites, unwatched, recently played, and more MMPlayer focuses on local, private study workflows. It is not an online video platform. Your videos are not uploaded or published by the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlainPlay

This app is a versatile media player and file manager that supports numerous formats. It allows offline playback of downloaded courses with features like loop and variable speed, and offers robust file management with privacy options. It also includes web downloading and TV live streaming capabilities.

Highlights
  • Full-format media playback
  • Offline course viewing
  • Loop and variable speed playback
  • Multiple file import methods
  • File classification and sorting
  • Gesture lock and fingerprint/Face ID
  • Web content downloading
Features
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My file manager – supports almost all file formats. Online courses downloaded from the web or shared by teachers are easy to import. With full-format playback, you can watch them anytime, anywhere with no data usage — with loop playback, sequential playback, and variable-speed support. A convenient learning video player that makes your study easier. Import files to your phone in multiple ways (iTunes file sharing via cable, LAN Wi-Fi web transfer, and phone-to-phone transfer) for fast management of local files. Supports file classification, sorting, editing, searching, and quick browsing and playback. • Classification: Video, Audio, Photos, Documents • Sorting: Name, manual order, file size, modification date, creation date • Edit: Select all, delete, compress • Search: Search by file name • Privacy: Gesture lock, fingerprint & Face ID; file hiding and file encryption Video and audio support continuous playback and single-loop playback; audio supports background playback, skipping intros and outros. File management: Create folders and move or import files directly. Web download: Download and manage web content directly. TV live streaming: HD live streams of major TV channels. Markdown preview and editing supported. 【Auto-Renewable Membership】 1. Service name: Auto-renewing membership. 2. Price: $1.49/month, $6.99/year, $12.99 lifetime (one-time purchase). 3. Payment is charged to your iTunes account 24 hours before each renewal period ends, extending the membership for one month. 4. To cancel: open "Settings" → "iTunes Store & App Store" → tap "Apple ID" → "View Apple ID" → "Account Settings" → "Subscriptions", and cancel the PlainPlay membership subscription. If not cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, the subscription renews automatically. 5. Terms of Use: https://xiaodev.com.cn/terms.html 6. Privacy Policy: https://xiaodev.com.cn/privacy.html If you find bugs, infringements, unmet needs, or have other opinions or suggestions about the service, please contact us — we will do our best to improve these issues in the next version. Contact: xiaodeve@163.com .

Screenshots

MMPlayer4 screens
PlainPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MMPlayer at none against PlainPlay's 4. MMPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). PlainPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. PlainPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. MMPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MMPlayer ships an update every 2 days, PlainPlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MMPlayer versus PlainPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMMPlayerPlainPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荣晖 丁景元 肖

In-app purchases

None

MMPlayer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PlainPlay

Subscriptions3
  • 月会员$1.491 Month
  • 季度会员$3.993 Months
  • Annual membership$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$12.99

Questions

Is MMPlayer free?
MMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlainPlay free?
PlainPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MMPlayer or PlainPlay have ads?
PlainPlay shows ads; MMPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, MMPlayer or PlainPlay?
MMPlayer ships an update every 2 days, and PlainPlay weekly. Most recently, MMPlayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlainPlay on November 3, 2026.

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