# OPlayer vs nPlayer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nPlayer at none against OPlayer's 5. nPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). OPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 54%) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

OPlayer costs $2.99 and nPlayer $4.99 up front. OPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. nPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OPlayer against 4.7 for nPlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 961 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of OPlayer's written reviews are positive against 54% of nPlayer's.

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, nPlayer every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer | nPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer/id1116905928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 961 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 93 MB | 61 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)

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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer/id1116905928)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Play virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud services, and control playback with intuitive gestures. Offers extensive subtitle and audio codec support for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Streams media from network devices and cloud services, Supports DTS and Dolby audio codecs, Advanced subtitle customization and synchronization, Gesture-based playback controls, Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, AV1

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable and fast
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 🔒 Secure file management
- 💡 Excellent network integration
- 👍 Customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Chromecast connectivity problems
- 🐛 Subtitle issues when casting
- 🐛 Metadata display bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Playback position not saved after app exit
- Inability to connect to some network drives
- Inconsistent behavior when playing certain video formats
- Subtitles not displayed correctly in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple TV
- Improve Chromecast support
- Implement sleep timer for audio
- Allow customization of subtitle size/color
- Add option to disable metadata fetching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPlayer free?

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

### Is nPlayer free?

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

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

nPlayer is rated higher. OPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 961 ratings, while nPlayer averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do OPlayer or nPlayer have ads?

Neither OPlayer nor nPlayer shows ads.

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

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and nPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, OPlayer was updated on October 20, 2026 and nPlayer on October 20, 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.*