# yybx vs Video Player

The clearest difference is price: Video Player at Free against yybx's $12.99. Video Player also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (69% vs 36%). yybx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Player is free to download; yybx costs $12.99 up front. Video Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. yybx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Player holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of yybx's written reviews are positive against 69% of Video Player's.

yybx ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Player every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | yybx | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yybx/id1519723194/reviews) | **[3.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-eplayerx/id6747369377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 226 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [琪 齐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339077067) | [星 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820950952) |

## What reviewers say

### yybx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yybx/id1519723194)

A powerful media player for Apple devices, supporting a vast array of formats and offering advanced playback features. Seamlessly import local or network files, customize themes, and enjoy features like picture-in-picture and playlist management across your ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Multi-platform compatibility (iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS), Extensive media format support (video, audio, subtitles), Personalized themes and app icons, Flexible file import (local, network, cloud, AirDrop), Advanced playback controls (speed, A/B loop, sleep timer), Picture-in-picture and AirPlay support, Playlist and subscription management, File decompression and document reading

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-eplayerx/id6747369377)

This app aggregates multiple media sources, allowing you to connect to private Emby servers for seamless, high-quality video playback. Enjoy a clean, immersive viewing experience with support for various formats and subtitle options.

**Highlights:** Connect to Emby servers, Aggregate media sources, Supports 4K HDR, Clean viewing experience, Subtitle and audio switching, Personal media library playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| EplayerX PRO All Access Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $9.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX TV PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX macOS PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX PRO All Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is yybx free?

yybx costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, yybx or Video Player?

Video Player is rated higher. yybx averages 3.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Video Player averages 3.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do yybx or Video Player have ads?

Neither yybx nor Video Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, yybx or Video Player?

yybx ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Player every 11 days. Most recently, yybx was updated on October 16, 2026 and Video 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.*