# PlainPlay vs Sea player

The clearest difference is rating: Sea player at 5.0 against PlainPlay's 4.5. Sea player also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). PlainPlay's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlainPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Sea player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sea player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 8 respectively.

PlainPlay ships an update weekly, Sea player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlainPlay | Sea player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-player/id1532579608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) | [文飞 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448027484) |

## What reviewers say

### PlainPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |


### Sea player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-player/id1532579608)

This app offers a secure way to store and play local media using a unique encryption method. It allows users to create separate, password-protected spaces for content, ensuring privacy and organization. Enjoy your media with enhanced security and personalized access.

**Highlights:** Unique encryption for local media, Multiple, isolated storage spaces, Password protection for each space, Secure playback of HD videos, Organized content management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级会员3个月 | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 完整版高级功能 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlainPlay free?

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

### Is Sea player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlainPlay or Sea player?

Sea player is rated higher. PlainPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Sea player averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do PlainPlay or Sea player have ads?

Both PlainPlay and Sea player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlainPlay or Sea player?

PlainPlay ships an update weekly, and Sea player every 3 months. Most recently, PlainPlay was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sea player 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.*