Comparison

Bacu Video vs PrimePlayer

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

Head to head
About

Bacu Video

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Find all your videos in one place organized and categorized ready to play! You'll find your videos organized in three sections: Home; where you see the videos you're currently watching, your recently added videos, watch next, and your recently watched videos. Library; here you'll find all your camera recorded videos and the ones saved to your camera roll. Folders; all your videos from the files app organized by folders. Features: * Play a list of videos or whole folders. * AirPlay your videos to any AirPlay enabled device. * Share and delete any video from the app.

About

PrimePlayer

Organize, play, and transfer local and online videos in a private media library. Supports a wide range of formats and codecs, with advanced playback controls and GIF creation. Offers robust content protection for your media.

Highlights
  • Multi-format video playback
  • Organize local and online videos
  • Video transfer via Wi-Fi
  • GIF recording and editing
  • Content protection (password, Face ID)
  • Customizable playback controls
  • AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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Watch, organize, cast, and transfer videos on iPhone and iPad. PrimePlayer supports over 60 video and disc formats, covering all common video formats. Your local videos stay on your device. Local playback never passes through developer-operated servers, protecting your privacy. No registration, ads, personal data collection, or cross-app tracking. Available in 32 languages. FORMATS AND SUBTITLES • MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, RM/RMVB, FLV, WebM, MPEG, TS, and more. • AV1, H.264, H.265/HEVC, and VP9 codecs. • Main-video playback from ISO images and BDMV, VIDEO_TS, and DVDMEDIA folders. • Multiple audio tracks, external SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, and SUB/IDX subtitles, and subtitle timing adjustment. PLAYBACK CONTROLS • 4K, 1080p, and other resolutions, with hardware decoding when available. • 0.5x–4x playback and a customizable touch-and-hold speed. • Portrait and landscape playback; swipe to seek or adjust brightness and volume. • Double-tap to play or pause; pinch to zoom, pan, and reset. • Picture in Picture for compatible videos and saved playback progress. • Play once, repeat one, play in order, or repeat the list. • Separate intro/outro skip durations, control locking, and screenshots. ONLINE AND OFFLINE VIDEO • Play video links, including HLS/M3U8, RTMP, and RTSP. • Save supported on-demand videos for offline viewing. • Set automatic downloads, manage cellular playback, and watch live streams online. IPTV SUBSCRIPTIONS • Import M3U subscriptions as channel lists in Playlists. • Browse channel names, logos, and groups; filter channels and refresh subscriptions. • Keep IPTV channels in dedicated playlists, separate from your local library. AIRPLAY AND DLNA Cast compatible videos with AirPlay or DLNA to devices such as Apple TV, smart TVs, TV boxes, and projectors. GIF RECORDING AND EDITING • Hold the screenshot button to record a clip. • Crop, trim, and adjust resolution, frame rate, quality, speed, and looping. • Set a target file size, reuse settings, preview, and save to Photos. • Export MP4 from compatible sources. LIBRARY AND PLAYLISTS • Folders, subfolders, search, sorting, renaming, and custom covers. • Playlists, favorites, and playback history. • Include folder contents in batch selections to favorite, add to playlists, or export. • Export to Photos, Files, or other devices, and share through the system share sheet. • Convert videos to a Photos-compatible format when supported. CONTENT PROTECTION • Protect folders, playlists, and favorites with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. • Automatically protect playlists and favorites containing protected-folder videos. • Protected-folder videos stay out of history and the Home Screen resume shortcut. IMPORT AND TRANSFER • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. • Import and export videos through a browser on the same Wi-Fi network. • Transfer files both ways between other devices and Files, with optional temporary-account protection. LIBRARY MIGRATION Move all or selected videos, folder structures, and folder protection settings to a nearby PrimePlayer device. After verifying your identity, data transfers directly over an encrypted connection, without shared Wi-Fi or iCloud storage. THEMES, SIRI, AND SEARCH • Themes, animated previews, three effect levels, and membership card styles. • Siri and Shortcuts to resume, play by name, or open folders and playlists. • Spotlight search for library content. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel them in Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase. PrimePlayer provides no channels or video content. Add only sources you are authorized to access. Online availability depends on the provider and network. Privacy Policy: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-privacy-policy/?lang=en Terms of Use: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-terms-of-use/?lang=en

Screenshots

Bacu Video4 screens
PrimePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bacu Video at none against PrimePlayer's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrimePlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Bacu Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bacu Video versus PrimePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacu VideoPrimePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Amaury Lopez De La Cruz云强 林

In-app purchases

None

Bacu Video

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PrimePlayer

Subscriptions2
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.691 Month
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Annual7 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Lifetime$48.00

Questions

Is Bacu Video free?
Bacu Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrimePlayer free?
PrimePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bacu Video or PrimePlayer have ads?
Neither Bacu Video nor PrimePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bacu Video or PrimePlayer?
Bacu Video ships an update every 3 days, and PrimePlayer every 3 days. Most recently, Bacu Video was updated on November 3, 2026 and PrimePlayer on November 6, 2026.

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