# VidHub vs Ib Player

VidHub and Ib Player both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of VidHub's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ib Player's. VidHub also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 470). Ib Player's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VidHub sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Ib Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VidHub against 4.7 for Ib Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VidHub has 3.1K ratings behind it against 470, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of VidHub's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ib Player's.

VidHub ships an update fortnightly, Ib Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VidHub | Ib Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidhub-video-library-and-player/id1659622164/reviews) | **[4.7 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 470 |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Oumi Software Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653042026) | [IRBOETECH CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688985462) |

## What reviewers say

### VidHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidhub-video-library-and-player/id1659622164)

This app is a powerful media player designed to manage, organize, and play various video formats. It offers extensive library management, network sharing, and high-quality playback for an exceptional viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video formats, HD, 4K, HDR playback, Subtitle support, Network sharing (SMB, WebDav), Cloud storage integration, Media library management, Direct link to media servers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP(iPhone&iPad only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Mac Only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Apple TV only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Apple TV only) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Excellent media organization and metadata scraping
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage integration
- 💡 Useful video playback controls and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns with some users
- 👎 Missing support for advanced audio/video formats like Dolby Vision and Atmos
- 👎 Inconsistent resume playback functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Metadata information being lost or reset after rescanning files
- Playback issues with certain video files, especially high-bitrate 4K content
- Inconsistent behavior when dealing with external drives or network shares

**Requested features**

- Add support for Plex and other popular media servers
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve subtitle handling and selection options
- Provide better integration with cloud storage services like OneDrive for Business


### Ib Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425)

This app is a professional media player designed to quickly load and stream m3u playlists. Enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality across all screen resolutions, including 4K. It offers advanced controls, a simple user interface, and support for multiple languages and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u playlist loading, High-quality streaming, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Add content to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Belle application
- 👍 Super accessible
- 👍 Mükemmel
- 👍 The best IPTV app available
- 👍 Worth paying for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Subscription needed per device
- 😠 App not opening after payment
- 😠 Freezing issues
- 😠 Crashing when scrolling
- 😠 No control over subtitle font

**Reported bugs**

- App not starting
- Subscription not working
- App crashing
- App freezing
- App not opening

**Requested features**

- Option to select external video player
- Sync across devices
- Pay one price for all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VidHub free?

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

### Is Ib Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VidHub or Ib Player?

Ib Player is rated higher. VidHub averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Ib Player averages 4.7 from 470 ratings.

### Do VidHub or Ib Player have ads?

Neither VidHub nor Ib Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VidHub or Ib Player?

VidHub ships an update fortnightly, and Ib Player every 2 months. Most recently, VidHub was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ib Player on September 22, 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.*