hPlayer vs RoninFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
hPlayer
A versatile media player that supports numerous video and audio formats without transcoding. Easily import files via WiFi or iTunes, manage them with folder support, and enjoy playback with intuitive gesture controls. It also includes document viewing capabilities.
- Supports many video formats
- WiFi file import
- iTunes file import
- Folder management
- Gesture controls for playback
- Plays audio files
- Views documents (PDF, Word, Excel)
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This is a simple interface, powerful universal video player, you can download computer videos, animation, movies and other media files in any format through WiFi to hPlayer for broadcast. * Support many video formats without transcoding * Support sliding fast forward * Support locking screen in play mode * Support folder to manage files * Support for importing files through Wifi * Support for importing files through iTunes * Some formats support hardware decoding * Support videos playing on TV through DLNA * Support to play audio files. * Support to view images by image browser. * Import or open files form other applications. [Document Management] - Delete, move, rename, create folders - Supporting WiFi transmission, transferring files without connecting data lines - Support iTunes import function [Gesture Function] - Horizontal slide: adjust play position - Vertical sliding on the left side of the screen: adjust the volume - Vertical sliding on the right side of the screen: adjusting brightness - Double-click: play/pause [Other functions] - Browse PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other documents More features are under development, if you have any comments or ideas, please welcome harassment: chedahuang@icloud.com
RoninFrame
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RoninFrame is a focused browser for movie and TV information. Search titles, explore details, browse cast and crew, review poster art and production context, and keep track of what you want to remember in a local Watchlist. Built for film fans who want a quiet, information-dense way to look up movies and shows without social feeds or account setup. RoninFrame does not stream or play movies or TV episodes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RoninFrame at Free against hPlayer's $0.99. hPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
RoninFrame is free to download; hPlayer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | hPlayer | RoninFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 成达 黄 | 宁 丁 |
In-app purchases
hPlayer
No in-app purchases
RoninFrame
No in-app purchases
