Comparison

uni player vs ThreadMaster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

uni player

A free, high-performance video player that allows playback of content from linked sites with proper permissions. It supports secure DRM-protected video viewing, streaming, and offline playback with convenient playback controls.

Highlights
  • Play content from linked sites
  • Secure DRM video playback
  • Streaming and offline playback
  • 30-second skip and seek functions
  • Search and sort saved videos
Features
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uni playerは、高機能無料動画プレーヤーです。 ・連携サイトに掲載しているコンテンツ(権利者から許諾済)の再生が可能 ・DRM(デジタル著作権管理)で保護された動画をセキュアに視聴可能 ・ストリーミング再生はもちろん、端末でのダウンロード保存・再生機能対応済、繰り返し視聴も通信量は気にする必要なし ・30秒早送り機能、お好きなポイントまで早送りするシーク機能にも対応 ・保存動画の検索やソート(並び替え)機能に対応

About

ThreadMaster

Browse multiple forums and communities with advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, and dark mode. Save favorite threads, track browsing history, and participate in discussions. Optimized for fast, organized reading on various devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-forum browsing
  • NG filters (threads, boards, regex)
  • Unread tracking
  • Favorites and history
  • Dark mode
  • Thumbnail and link previews
  • Thread creation and posting
Features
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◆ Multi-Forum Viewer with Advanced Features ThreadMaster is a powerful forum viewer for browsing threads across multiple boards and communities. It includes advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, differential loading, and dark mode. Whether you check daily updates or follow long discussions, ThreadMaster keeps reading fast and organized. ◆ Main Features - Favorites: Save threads and boards for easy access. - Browsing History: Track your viewed threads. - Thread Creation: Start your own discussions. - Posting: Participate in discussions by posting your comments. - Thumbnail Display: View image URLs as thumbnails. - Anchor Link Preview: Preview links before clicking. - ID Post List: View posts grouped by each user ID. - Dark Mode: Comfortable browsing at night. - iPad Support: Optimized for larger screens. - Highlight Own Posts: Easily find your comments. - Cache Deletion: Free up storage space. - Sage Button: Don't bump threads when you post. - Differential Reading: Update threads with new posts only. - Unread Counts: See the number of unread posts in favorites and thread lists. - Read Items Grouping: Organize read items in thread lists. - Automatic Image Loading: Manage image loading preferences. - Mosaic Feature: Add mosaics to images. - Rich Thread Sorting: Various sorting options for threads. - Regular Expression NG: Filter threads by body, email, or name. - Board NG: Filter out unwanted boards. - Thread NG: Filter out unwanted threads. - In-thread Search: Find specific content within threads. ◆ Supported Services - Supports multiple forum and board services. - Additional compatibility updates are delivered continuously. *We plan to add more features based on your requests.* ◆ Bug Reports We welcome feedback and bug reports within the app or through the following forms: - Feedback: https://forms.gle/GfPPr37Cyya1msGX9 - Please use this instead of app reviews. - Bug Reports: https://forms.gle/ndAVLvmPbXo25pEEA - Current bugs are listed here. ◆ Terms of Service For detailed terms, please refer to: https://hackmd.io/W8T2gLO-TRmQj-5nxfocdw

Screenshots

uni player3 screens
ThreadMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ThreadMaster at 5.0 against uni player's 2.7. ThreadMaster also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). uni player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThreadMaster sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. uni player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThreadMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of uni player's written reviews are positive against 33% of ThreadMaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uni player ships an update every 7 months, ThreadMaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
uni player versus ThreadMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteruni playerThreadMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings311 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUNIONLINE Co.,Ltd.Kazumasa Shimomura

Customer experience

uni player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ThreadMaster

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

None

uni player

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ThreadMaster

Subscriptions2
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • Donation$0.29
  • Donation$0.49
  • Donation$2.99
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  • Donation$5.99
  • Donation$9.99
  • Lifetime VIP$59.99
  • Donation$199.99
  • Donation$599.99

Questions

Is uni player free?
uni player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThreadMaster free?
ThreadMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, uni player or ThreadMaster?
ThreadMaster is rated higher. uni player averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ThreadMaster averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do uni player or ThreadMaster have ads?
ThreadMaster shows ads; uni player does not.
Which is updated more often, uni player or ThreadMaster?
uni player ships an update every 7 months, and ThreadMaster every 4 days. Most recently, uni player was updated on November 3, 2026 and ThreadMaster on November 7, 2026.

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