# OPlayer vs KMPlayer

The clearest difference is price: KMPlayer at Free against OPlayer's $2.99. KMPlayer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). OPlayer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

OPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 961 and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of OPlayer's written reviews are positive against 66% of KMPlayer's.

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, KMPlayer every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer | KMPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-video-player/id344784375/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 961 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344784378) | [PANDORATV Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402122835) |

## 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


### KMPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444)

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and music formats, Supports numerous subtitle formats, Bookmark playback sections, Adjust video color and playback speed, Stream videos via URL, Network and cloud storage support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
- 🚀 Excellent media player
- 🚀 Best video player on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Subtitles not working
- 🐛 Brightness issues

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback freezes
- Audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when playing certain file types
- Network share access problems
- Brightness control malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture support
- Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Add more aspect ratio options
- Implement a dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPlayer free?

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

### Is KMPlayer free?

KMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OPlayer or KMPlayer?

OPlayer is rated higher. OPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 961 ratings, while KMPlayer averages 4.3 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do OPlayer or KMPlayer have ads?

Neither OPlayer nor KMPlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OPlayer or KMPlayer?

OPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and KMPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, OPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and KMPlayer 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.*