# PlainPlay vs fastPlayer

The clearest difference is ads: fastPlayer at none against PlainPlay's shown. fastPlayer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). PlainPlay's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (31 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlainPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and fastPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

fastPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlainPlay has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PlainPlay | fastPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastplayer-local-media-player/id6448723809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) | [少为 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449246722) |

## 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 |


### fastPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastplayer-local-media-player/id6448723809)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlainPlay free?

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

### Is fastPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlainPlay or fastPlayer?

fastPlayer is rated higher. PlainPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while fastPlayer averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PlainPlay or fastPlayer have ads?

PlainPlay shows ads; fastPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlainPlay or fastPlayer?

PlainPlay ships an update weekly, and fastPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlainPlay was updated on October 29, 2026 and fastPlayer 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.*