Comparison

OPlayer vs GlowQ

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

GlowQ

This app uses AI to analyze your daily selfies, providing a personalized beauty score across five dimensions. Receive actionable tips and track your progress over time with visual charts and a streak system to encourage consistent use.

Highlights
  • Daily beauty scoring (5 dimensions)
  • Personalized glow-up tips
  • Beauty trend tracking charts
  • Streak system for daily checks
  • Personal best tracking
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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GlowQ is your personal beauty tracker — take a daily selfie and get scored across five dimensions: Glow, Aura, Balance, Harmony, and Structure. Powered by AI, GlowQ analyzes your photo and gives you a personalized beauty score with warm, encouraging feedback and actionable tips to help you look and feel your best. Features: - Daily beauty scoring across 5 unique dimensions - Personalized glow-up tips and skincare advice - Track your beauty trend over time with beautiful charts - Streak system to keep your daily glow check going - Personal best tracking — celebrate new records - Global leaderboard — see how you rank Your glow journey starts here. How high can you score?

Screenshots

OPlayer4 screens
GlowQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GlowQ at Free against OPlayer's $2.99. GlowQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). OPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (961 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlowQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPlayer has 961 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, GlowQ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
OPlayer versus GlowQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPlayerGlowQ
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (961 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings961 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSuzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.Shuai Ding

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

GlowQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

GlowQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPlayer free?
OPlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GlowQ free?
GlowQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OPlayer or GlowQ?
GlowQ is rated higher. OPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 961 ratings, while GlowQ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OPlayer or GlowQ have ads?
Neither OPlayer nor GlowQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPlayer or GlowQ?
OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and GlowQ every 6 days. Most recently, OPlayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and GlowQ on October 15, 2026.

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