Comparison

Simplware vs YingKu

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

Head to head
About

Simplware

Features
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The Simplware app is the easiest way for Telco operators and ISPs to provide TV services on mobile devices. The app provides rich user interface and possibility to watch Linear TV, VOD, navigate through EPG and search for content throughout the application.

About

YingKu

Features
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YingKu is a clean, fast video player for your personal media library. Connect the places where your videos already live and enjoy them on every Apple device. CONNECT YOUR SOURCES β€’ SMB / Windows shares and NAS devices β€’ WebDAV servers β€’ Aliyun Drive β€’ Emby, Jellyfin and Plex media servers β€’ Local files and the Files app TRANSFER FROM YOUR COMPUTER Send videos from your Mac or PC to YingKu over your local network via built-in WebDAV transfer β€” no cable required. BEAUTIFUL LIBRARY β€’ Browse media server libraries with posters and details β€’ Search across your sources β€’ Play history with resume where you left off EVERY APPLE DEVICE Designed for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. YINGKU VIP (OPTIONAL) YingKu offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions (Monthly VIP and Yearly VIP) to support independent development and unlock VIP features. β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. β€’ Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. YingKu does not provide any video content. Please play only media you own or have the right to access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yingku.xinhanglu.top/privacy

Screenshots

Simplware4 screens
YingKu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplware at none against YingKu's 2. YingKu's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. YingKu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simplware asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplware ships an update every 3 months, YingKu weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Simplware versus YingKu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplwareYingKu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimplwareChuantang Gu

In-app purchases

None

Simplware

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

YingKu

Subscriptions2
  • YingKu Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • YingKu Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Simplware free?
Simplware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YingKu free?
YingKu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simplware or YingKu have ads?
Neither Simplware nor YingKu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplware or YingKu?
Simplware ships an update every 3 months, and YingKu weekly. Most recently, Simplware was updated on October 25, 2026 and YingKu on October 29, 2026.

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