# OPlayer vs nPlayer Lite

The clearest difference is price: nPlayer Lite at Free against OPlayer's $2.99. nPlayer Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). OPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 45%). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

nPlayer Lite is free to download; OPlayer costs $2.99 up front. OPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. nPlayer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OPlayer against 4.6 for nPlayer Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 961 and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of OPlayer's written reviews are positive against 45% of nPlayer Lite's.

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, nPlayer Lite every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer | nPlayer Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-lite/id1078835991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 961 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344784378) | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) |

## What reviewers say

### OPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. It allows remote streaming from network shares and supports subtitle files. Additional features include playback speed adjustment, A-B repeat, and background playback.

**Highlights:** Plays all video/audio formats, Network streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP/DLNA), Adjustable playback speed, A-B repeat function, Background playback, Subtitle support, File management

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Viewer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Decompress file | $0.99 | one-time |
| DivX Video Decoder | $0.99 | one-time |
| DTS Audio Decoder | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays many video types flawlessly
- 👍 Excellent video app
- 👍 Fantastic video player
- 👍 Straightforward and powerful
- 👍 Essential media player

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't play certain video formats
- 🐛 Wifi sharing doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Chromecast
- 🐛 Playback issues with some audio formats

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues after iOS updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Samba network share issues
- Audio sync problems with certain file formats
- Freezing on login screen

**Requested features**

- Add video thumbnails
- Implement Chromecast support
- Improve network file management
- Add audio equalizer
- Improve Apple Watch integration


### nPlayer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-lite/id1078835991)

Play any video format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud storage. Offers extensive subtitle support and gesture controls for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Stream media from network devices and cloud storage, Advanced subtitle support with customization, Gesture controls for playback and subtitles, Hardware acceleration for smooth playback, File and playlist management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays all media formats
- 👍 Supports cloud storage integration
- 🚀 Fast media playback
- 👍 Customizable playback controls
- 👍 Useful features like audio boost, PiP, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported after updates
- 💸 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔇 Audio issues like double audio and audio not working
- 🚫 Incompatible with some devices and OS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Locked folders issue
- Subtitle not showing up
- Downloading files not working
- Streaming from NAS/DLNA not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add search option in cloud storage
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Implement equalizer and audio settings
- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Provide a trial version without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPlayer free?

OPlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is nPlayer Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OPlayer or nPlayer Lite?

OPlayer is rated higher. OPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 961 ratings, while nPlayer Lite averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do OPlayer or nPlayer Lite have ads?

nPlayer Lite shows ads; OPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, OPlayer or nPlayer Lite?

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and nPlayer Lite every 9 days. Most recently, OPlayer was updated on November 12, 2026 and nPlayer Lite on November 11, 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.*