PlainPlay vs LoopMer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 .
LoopMer
This application automatically loops videos upon playback, offering a simple and convenient user experience. It supports multiple devices and allows for customization of theme colors to match user preferences.
- Automatic video looping
- Cross-device compatibility (Mac, iPhone, iPad)
- Customizable theme colors
- Simple playback interface
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This is the simplest video loop playback player. ■ Automatic Video Loop Playback It automatically loops the video when you start playing it, making it easy to use. ■ Compatible with Mac and Any Device Since it's compatible with Mac, you can use it on any device that suits your convenience. ■ Customizable Theme Colors You can change the theme colors to match your preferences and set your favorite colors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LoopMer at 5.0 against PlainPlay's 4.5. LoopMer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). PlainPlay's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. PlainPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. LoopMer asks for nothing beyond the download.
LoopMer 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, LoopMer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlainPlay | LoopMer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 景元 肖 | Daichi Kato |
Customer experience
PlainPlay
LoopMer
In-app purchases
PlainPlay
- 月会员$1.491 Month
- 季度会员$3.993 Months
- Annual membership$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$12.99
LoopMer
No in-app purchases









