Comparison

OPlayer vs Outplayer

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

Head to head
About

OPlayer

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
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Play all your videos directly without having to convert them! OPlayer supports almost every format for video/audio playback. It gives you the flexibility to be able to download your files to your device, or browse a SAMBA/FTP/UPnP/DLNA share over the network. "Best video player on the App Store" OPlayer has been rated as "iPhone Apps Plus Best"! OPlayer has been around for 12 years, continuous improvement in video playback and feature enhancements, has made it the first choice for millions of the users. With positive endorsements and feedback from our users we endeavor to make it even better with each upgrade. ======================================== Support Dolby Digital Audio (AC3) Official AVI/DivX license (In App Purchase) Official DTS license (In App Purchase) ======================================== 【Supported Formats】 - Video: mkv, wmv, avi, divx, xvid, rmvb, rm, flv, mp4, 4k, mov, 3gp, m4v, blu-ray, ts, m2ts, swf, asf, vob, h265 (hevc), webm...almost all movie file formats. - Audio: mp3, wma, wav, dts, ac3, eac3, aac, flac, ape, cue, amr, ogg vorbis, lossless music...almost all audio file formats. - Subtitle: srt, ass, smi, sub...almost all subtitle file formats. - Stream: http, ftp, samba, rtp, rtsp, mms... - Widely devices support: Optimized for all iPhones running iOS 6.0 and later, including iPhone 6s (Plus). 【Key features】 • Adjust playback speed: 0.1x ~ 4.0x • A-B repeat: play from start point (A) to end point (B) repeatedly • Background play: continue playing videos when app enters background • Landscape play: useful when iPhone turned on 'Portrait Orientation Lock' - SAMBA/FTP/HTTP/UPnP/DLNA client - Multiple transfer ways: 1. USB transfer (support folder) 2. Wi-Fi transfer - Play files in PC remotely without downloading Share folders on PC, then you can stream files by OPlayer. - Privacy protect: support password for app and folders, hide password-protected folders, Touch ID - Excellent performance: support 1080P HD video on iPhone 5 and newer devices - Less battery consumption: hardware decoding mp4/mp3 files by default - Single hand mode: you can control playback with one hand 【Basic functions】 - File Manager: new folder/rename/move/delete/search/sort/open in with - Built in web browser - Support NAS, Router, Dropbox...network storage - Support text file: TXT, WORD, EXCEL, PPT, PDF... - Compress/Decompress (In App Purchase): support zip, rar, 7z (with password) - Playlist: enjoy music by our powerful playlist functions - Gesture: seek (forward, backward), brightness, volume, pause/resume, subtitle position and size - Repeat/Loop mode: repeat all, repeat once, shuffle... - Remember playback time: resume from last played position - Render on TV (TV Out): support AirPlay, mirror, HDMI wire... - Lock playing window: avoid unintended touch when watching movies - Timing off: stop playing after the specified time - Adjust aspect ratio: you can set any aspect ratio, for example 16:9 - Play 3d movies in 2d mode - Deinterlace - Flip horizontal and vertical - Use headphones to control playback - Audio boost - Photo viewer (In App Purchase): 1. Support gif animation,png,jpg,bmp... 2. Slide show photos 3. Import from Photos 【Audio Features】 - Support left and right channel switch - Audio tracks switch and save your settings - Adjust audio delay 【Subtitle Features】 - Support embedded subtitles in movies - Auto load the subtitle whose name is the same with the movie - Select subtitle files manually - Auto detect the encode of subtitle files - Gesture: single touch and move to adjust position, pinch to adjust size - Customizable subtitle font, colors - Adjust subtitle delay 【Support】 - We will check reviews on App Store frequently - Skype: oplayer_help@outlook.com - Mail: olimsoft@gmail.com - Twitter: @OLIMSOFT - Website: www.edavs.com

About

Outplayer

A video player designed for iOS that prioritizes speed and simplicity. Enjoy seamless playback of various video formats with advanced features like 4K HDR and spatial audio. Easily manage your media with intuitive controls and file integration.

Highlights
  • 4K HDR playback with instant seeking
  • Spatial audio with head tracking
  • Picture in Picture support
  • Customizable subtitle styling
  • Play any video format (MKV, MP4, etc.)
  • Integration with Files app for external drives
Features
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A video player for iOS built around speed, simplicity, and getting out of your way. Outplayer is carefully designed to feel seamless, so you can just focus on what you’re watching. And it's backed by strong, reliable performance to play anything well. • 4K HDR playback with instant, real-time seeking • Spatial audio with head tracking and immersive surround sound • Picture in Picture, seamless for all videos • Fluid gestures and responsive controls • Customizable subtitle styling and dual language support • Quick and easy navigation for chapters and playlists • Integration with Files app to support SMB and external hard drives • Play any video format, worry-free (including MKV, MP4, and more) For free users, Outplayer has no playback restrictions and no ads. A one-time purchase, Outplayer Advanced, is available for a range of additional configuration options.

Screenshots

OPlayer4 screens
Outplayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Outplayer at Free against OPlayer's $2.99. Outplayer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 70%). OPlayer's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Outplayer is free to download; OPlayer costs $2.99 up front. OPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Outplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OPlayer against 4.6 for Outplayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 961 and 497 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of OPlayer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Outplayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Outplayer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OPlayer versus Outplayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPlayerOutplayer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (961 ratings)4.6 (497 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews86.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings961 — better497
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSuzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.Stephen Salerno

Customer experience

OPlayer

All ratings961 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews1,426 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative21.1%

Outplayer

All ratings497 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

OPlayer

From 961 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Outplayer

From 497 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth playback
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean UI
  • 🚀 Supports wide range of video formats
  • 🚀 Excellent codec support
  • 🚀 Hardware decoding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio glitches
  • 🐛 Brightness/contrast issues
  • 🐛 Restore purchases bug
  • 🔋 Causes device heating
  • 👎 Lacks external subtitle support

Bugs and requests

OPlayer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • Add video thumbnails
  • Implement Chromecast support
  • Improve network file management
  • Add audio equalizer
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
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  • Implement dark mode
  • Add ability to rename shared folders

Outplayer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Restore purchases bug
  • Audio glitches
  • Brightness/contrast issues
  • Causes device heating
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add next/previous episode buttons
  • Implement Trakt integration
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Implement variable speed playback
  • Add video/folder sorting options
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  • Implement Dolby Vision HDR support
  • Implement Atmos audio support
  • Add AirPlay/casting support
  • Add subtitle delay sync option
  • Implement in-app subtitle downloader
  • Add video metadata scraping
  • Implement folder icons
  • Add double-tap to skip gestures
  • Implement shuffle playback
  • Add in-app URL browser

In-app purchases

5 purchases

OPlayer

One-time5
  • Photo Viewer$0.99
  • Decompress file$0.99
  • DivX Video Decoder$0.99
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  • DTS Audio Decoder$1.99
  • Unlock all features$4.99
1 purchases

Outplayer

One-time1
  • Outplayer Advanced$7.99

Questions

Is OPlayer free?
OPlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Outplayer free?
Outplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OPlayer or Outplayer?
OPlayer and Outplayer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 961 and 497 ratings respectively.
Do OPlayer or Outplayer have ads?
Neither OPlayer nor Outplayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPlayer or Outplayer?
OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and Outplayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, OPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Outplayer on September 24, 2026.

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