MMPlayer vs fastPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MMPlayer
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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/
fastPlayer
A versatile local media player supporting numerous audio and video formats. It offers seamless file transfers from your computer and features like variable playback speed, background playback, and intuitive gesture controls for an enhanced media experience.
- Supports wide range of audio/video formats
- Direct file transfer via iTunes, SMB, WiFi
- Variable playback speed control
- Background playback for audio/video
- Intuitive gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback
- File management with folders and sorting
- Image viewing and editing
- ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
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fastPlayer is a versatile local media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. It allows direct video transfers from your computer to your device via iTunes, SMB, or WiFi. The app is stable, feature-rich, and easy to use. [CarPlay Support] Compatible with CarPlay systems, enabling playback of local music files stored on your mobile device. [Variable Speed Playback] Adjust the playback speed freely—speed up or slow down as needed. Double-speed playback is ideal for learning from video tutorials efficiently. [Intuitive Controls] Swipe left to adjust brightness, swipe right to control volume, and double-tap to pause or play. [Background Playback] Videos continue playing even when the app is running in the background. [Multiple Transfer Methods] Wired transfer via iTunes file sharing. Wireless transfer over WiFi—files are saved locally and can be played offline. [File Management] Create folders for organized classification and sort files using multiple criteria. [Image Viewing and Editing] Supports viewing and editing of various image formats. [File Compression and Decompression] Compatible with RAR and ZIP formats for both compression and extraction. [Document Support] Browse and edit multiple document types, including PDF, Office files, and TXT documents. Contact: coderlsw@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MMPlayer at none against fastPlayer's 1. MMPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). fastPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. fastPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MMPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
MMPlayer ships an update every 2 days, fastPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MMPlayer | fastPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 荣晖 丁 | 少为 刘 |
In-app purchases
MMPlayer
No in-app purchases
fastPlayer
- Upgrade to Pro Version$3.99









