# OPlayer vs nPlayer Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: nPlayer Plus at every 10 days against OPlayer's every 2 months. nPlayer Plus also leads on chart position (#100 vs unranked). OPlayer's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and review sentiment (70% vs 61%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

OPlayer costs $2.99 and nPlayer Plus $8.99 up front. OPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and nPlayer Plus 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 4.7 for nPlayer Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 961 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of OPlayer's written reviews are positive against 61% of nPlayer Plus's.

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, nPlayer Plus every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer | nPlayer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 961 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 93 MB | 62 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 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app plays virtually any video and audio format without conversion. Stream media from various network sources and cloud services. Offers extensive subtitle support and playback controls for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Stream media from network devices and cloud services, Extensive subtitle format and customization support, Playback speed control and AB repeat, Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, and AV1, File and playlist management, Gesture controls for playback and settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade (ONLY FOR 2.x VERSION USERS) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays everything
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Robust codec support
- 🔌 Seamless network streaming
- 💡 Useful features (brightness/volume control, gestures)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes with certain video formats
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 DTS audio support removed (paid feature now)
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with SMB/DLNA connectivity
- Automatic decoder switching problems
- Subtitles not displaying correctly
- Keyboard shortcuts not working
- Airplay/Chromecast issues

**Requested features**

- Chromecast support
- Gapless playback
- Ability to edit/delete playlists
- Support for Dolby Vision
- Sleep timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPlayer free?

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

### Is nPlayer Plus free?

nPlayer Plus costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

nPlayer Plus is rated higher. OPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 961 ratings, while nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do OPlayer or nPlayer Plus have ads?

Neither OPlayer nor nPlayer Plus shows ads.

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

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and nPlayer Plus every 10 days. Most recently, OPlayer was updated on October 18, 2026 and nPlayer Plus on October 18, 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.*