# Video Player vs Lightphase

The clearest difference is price: Video Player at Free against Lightphase's $4.99. Video Player also leads on ratings volume (69 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Lightphase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Player is free to download; Lightphase costs $4.99 up front. Video Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lightphase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightphase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player has 69 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Video Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightphase's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Player | Lightphase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-all-video-play/id1620867441/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightphase/id6809988159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 73 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darshan Jasoliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615567829) | [Onyx Mueller](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809988161) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-all-video-play/id1620867441)

This app plays all video and audio formats, including HD and 4K content. It offers advanced playback controls like speed adjustment and a file manager to organize your media. You can also create playlists and play content directly from HTTP URLs.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats, Supports HD and 4K playback, Adjustable playback speed, File manager for media organization, Create video playlists, Direct HTTP URL playback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |


### Lightphase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightphase/id6809988159)

This app predicts and displays the timing of various light phases, including golden hour, civil twilight, and astronomical twilight. It helps photographers and outdoor enthusiasts plan their activities around optimal lighting conditions, offering detailed information and countdowns.

**Highlights:** Predicts golden hour and twilight times, Counts down to next light phase, Displays six distinct light phases, Visualizes the day's light curve, Interactive scrubbing through the day, Watch complications and widgets, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Player free?

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

### Is Lightphase free?

Lightphase costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Lightphase is rated higher. Video Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Lightphase averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Video Player or Lightphase have ads?

Video Player shows ads; Lightphase does not.

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

Video Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lightphase every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lightphase on October 27, 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.*