OPlayer vs SofaPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Plays all video/audio formats
- Network streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP/DLNA)
- Adjustable playback speed
- A-B repeat function
- Background playback
- Subtitle support
- File management
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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
SofaPlay
Stream photos and videos from your iOS device to your Smart TV wirelessly. This app connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your TV, allowing you to instantly display media on the big screen without complex setup. It supports devices with UPnP/DLNA standards, including most modern TVs and some Blu-Ray players.
- Wireless media streaming
- Connects iOS devices to Smart TVs
- Instant display of photos and videos
- iTunes file transfer support
- UPnP/DLNA compatibility
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SofaPlay allows you to play media files directly from your iOS device on the tv. It connects your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your Smart TV and takes care of the streaming. Just choose any photo or video and it will appear instantly on the big screen in front of you. SofaPlay streams your video wirelessly to your TV. No configuration needed, no hassle. Also you can transfer any video, audio or image files via iTunes to your iOS device and use it in SofaPlay. IMPORTANT: SofaPlay is working with devices, which are supporting the UPnP/DLNA Digital Media Renderer standard. Fortunately, most of the new TVs are working with SofaPlay. Also, there are a few supported Blu-Ray Players. If your device has a network connection (wireless or wired), there is a great chance it is supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SofaPlay at Free against OPlayer's $2.99. SofaPlay also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). OPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 25%) and ratings volume (961 vs 33). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
SofaPlay is free to download; OPlayer costs $2.99 up front. OPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SofaPlay 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 4.5 for SofaPlay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPlayer has 961 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of OPlayer's written reviews are positive against 25% of SofaPlay's.
OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, SofaPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OPlayer | SofaPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (961 ratings) — better | 4.5 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 961 — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Fabian Pimminger |
Customer experience
OPlayer
SofaPlay
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
SofaPlay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OPlayer
- 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
SofaPlay
- SofaPlay Pro$2.99









