# OPlayer vs Outplayer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer | Outplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375/reviews) | [4.6 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **961** | 497 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344784378) | [Stephen Salerno](https://appshunter.io/developer/866713970) |

## What reviewers say

### OPlayer

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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


### Outplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outplayer/id1449923287)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outplayer Advanced | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add next/previous episode buttons
- Implement Trakt integration
- Add WebDAV support
- Implement variable speed playback
- Add video/folder sorting options


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*