StarPlayer+ vs GOM Player for iOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StarPlayer+
This app allows for seamless playback of MP4 video content on mobile devices. It offers advanced playback controls, including speed adjustment, A-B repeat, and gesture-based navigation. Manage your video library with ease using folder management and bookmarking features.
- MP4 content playback
- Speed control (0.5x - 2.0x)
- Gesture controls for brightness and playback
- A-B repeat playback
- Bookmark management with memo feature
- Folder management
- Background MP4 download
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Axissoft Mobile StarPlayer+ has been developed for supporting the MP4 content playback. StarPlayer+ is the player that can be used for mobile video content playback. Now, You can play any MP4 contents on your computer, cafe as well as subway at anytime, anywhere. The contents of each folder can be managed by the content manager very easily. StarPlayer+ supports the screen brightness adjustment and RWD/FWD by using gestures. In addition, StarPlayer+ supports the bookmark, speed control, display aspect ratio, rotation lock and A-B repeat features. - Support features - 1. Speed control : 0.5x ~ 2.0x 2. Display aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, fullscreen 3. Brightness change of the screen by using gestures 4. Rewind, fast forward of playback by using gestures 5. A- B repeat playback 6. Playlist feature of the latest downloaded content playback 7. Multiple content download 8. Bookmark : create/delete/play 9. Folder management 10. Thumbnail images 12. Bookmark thumbnail memo feature - Procedures (1) Play the content (MP4 or MP3) (2) touch the bookmark button (3) add the bookmark thumbnail image (4) touch the bookmark edit button (5) select the bookmark thumbnail image (6) the bookmark memo view will be loaded (7) write the memo 13. Support the MP4 background download ( iOS9.3 later ) - Support content format - MP4 format playable on mobile devices content
GOM Player for iOS
This application provides a free, high-definition video playback experience optimized for iOS devices. It offers extensive subtitle customization, playback speed control, and intuitive touch gestures for easy navigation and adjustments.
- High-definition video playback
- Customizable subtitles (font, color, sync)
- Adjustable playback speed (0.1X to 3.0X)
- Video aspect ratio adjustment
- Video mirror mode
- Touch controls for brightness, volume, and playback
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" NO.1 Video Player " Enjoy GOM player easily and conveniently on iOS for free! ● Video player optimized for iPhone and iPad. - Play high-definition videos - Easy and intuitive iPhone player UI/UX for mobile ● GOM player subtitles’ strength as it is - Select various options such as font size, color, location, sync etc. ● Easy-to-manage video player recommended - Adjust video speed from 0.1X to 3.0X - Adjust the aspect ratio of videos on the screen. - Video mirror mode such as left and right inversion - Video interval settings / repeat play / screen lock feature - Touch scroll (screen brightness, volume, playback/pause, section movement, etc.) - Support other video play advanced preferences [Required Access] * Access to the following items is required for service use. - Photo (Required) : Access this function to import the user's video file list and watch the video. - Media Storage (Required) : Access this function to import the list of your video files and view the video. [Notice] * E-AC3 and DTS codecs in the video file are paid codecs and are only available on supported devices. * Please leave your suggestions/errors at https://www.gomlab.com and we'll answer them quickly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StarPlayer+ at 3.8 against GOM Player for iOS's 2.8. StarPlayer+ also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 4). GOM Player for iOS's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StarPlayer+ holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarPlayer+ has 88 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of StarPlayer+'s written reviews are positive against 61% of GOM Player for iOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
StarPlayer+ ships an update every 3 months, GOM Player for iOS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPlayer+ | GOM Player for iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (88 ratings) — better | 2.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | 60.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axissoft | GOM&Company |
Customer experience
StarPlayer+
GOM Player for iOS
In-app purchases
StarPlayer+
No in-app purchases
GOM Player for iOS
No in-app purchases
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