# POP vs Virginia Player

The clearest difference is rating: Virginia Player at 3.8 against POP's 3.0. Virginia Player also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 27%). POP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virginia Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. POP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virginia Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of POP's written reviews are positive against 38% of Virginia Player's.

POP ships an update every 2 months, Virginia Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POP | Virginia Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-player/id1571271237/reviews) | **[3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virginia-player/id1598632818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 53 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaser Moursi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448627148) | [ibrahim akoum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547652242) |

## What reviewers say

### POP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-player/id1571271237)

This advanced media player supports high-definition resolutions including 2K and 4K. It is designed to play m3u8 URLs, offering a seamless viewing experience for various media streams.

**Highlights:** Plays m3u8 URLs, Supports HD, 2K, and 4K resolutions, Advanced media playback, High-definition streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virginia Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virginia-player/id1598632818)

Stream online TV content from your internet provider or web sources on your Apple devices. Enjoy 4K streaming, customizable themes, and detailed movie information with subtitle language selection. A 7-day free trial is available.

**Highlights:** 4K Streaming, 6 different themes, VLC player integration, Movie poster and trailer support, Language selection for audio and subtitles, Supports all video formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POP free?

POP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virginia Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POP or Virginia Player?

Virginia Player is rated higher. POP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Virginia Player averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do POP or Virginia Player have ads?

Neither POP nor Virginia Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POP or Virginia Player?

POP ships an update every 2 months, and Virginia Player every 6 months. Most recently, POP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Virginia Player on September 19, 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.*