Comparison

OPlayer HD vs GoodPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OPlayer HD

This app plays virtually any video and audio format without conversion. It allows file downloads, network streaming from various sources, and offers advanced playback controls. Enjoy your media library with extensive format support and privacy features.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and audio formats
  • Network streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP, DLNA)
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • A-B repeat functionality
  • Background playback
  • Password protection and Touch ID
  • File management and transfer
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 HD has been rated as "iPad Apps Plus Best"! OPlayer HD 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 iPad running iOS 7.0 and later, including iPad Pro 12.9 and 9.7. 【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 even app enters background - 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 【Basic functions】 - File Manager: new folder/rename/move/delete/search/sort/open in with - 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 - Picture in Picture for mp4 videos(PiP) - 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

GoodPlayer

Play virtually any video or audio file directly on your iOS device without conversion. Stream media from various online sources and manage your files with a built-in browser and file manager. Offers advanced playback controls and subtitle customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all major video and audio formats
  • Direct streaming from HTTP, FTP, SMB, and more
  • Subtitle and audio track switching on the fly
  • TV Out/VGA Out support
  • Built-in file manager with password protection
  • Customizable subtitles (font, size, color)
  • Playlist support
Features
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Play videos and music from local files and network servers on iPhone and iPad. GoodPlayer supports many media formats, subtitles, multiple audio tracks, file management and AirPlay. GoodPlayer is now free to download, with optional monthly subscriptions or a lifetime unlock. Enjoy 30 minutes of free playback daily; web playback stays unlimited. Eligible monthly subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Existing paid users and users who redeemed an app promo code keep lifetime access. Monthly access removes the native playback time limit while the subscription is active. For eligible users, the 7-day free trial is followed by the monthly price shown before purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings. Prices vary by country or region. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase that permanently removes the native playback time limit. Buying lifetime access does not automatically cancel a monthly subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Settings > Playback Access. No GoodPlayer account is required. Privacy Policy: https://hustmobile.com/goodplayer-privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GoodPlayer at Free against OPlayer HD's $4.99. GoodPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). OPlayer HD's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (64% vs 37%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

GoodPlayer is free to download; OPlayer HD costs $4.99 up front. OPlayer HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and GoodPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OPlayer HD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPlayer HD has 529 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of OPlayer HD's written reviews are positive against 37% of GoodPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPlayer HD ships an update every 2 months, GoodPlayer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OPlayer HD versus GoodPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPlayer HDGoodPlayer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (529 ratings) — better3.0 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings529 — better81
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB125 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSuzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.Wuhan TrustComputing IT Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

OPlayer HD

All ratings524 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews1,457 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.5%

GoodPlayer

All ratings81 ratings
Positive45.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative56.8%

User reviews

OPlayer HD

From 529 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Plays various video formats
  • 👍 Useful features like rewind/fast-forward
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Reliable performance
  • 👍 Great for learning music/drums

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues with audio/video
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain file formats
  • 🔒 Concerns about malicious code

GoodPlayer

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Plays a wide variety of video formats
  • 🚀 Smooth streaming and playback
  • 💡 Useful features like TV-out and file management
  • 🔥 Great customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Missing support for certain audio codecs (AC3, DTS)
  • 🕹️ Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems on older devices

Bugs and requests

OPlayer HD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Samba share issues
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Playback problems with MKV and AVI files
  • Inability to resume playback from where left off

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for AC3 audio
  • Implement thumbnail view for photos
  • Add Chromecast support
  • Improve playlist management
  • Restore download/offline playback functionality

GoodPlayer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when accessing SMB shares
  • Video/audio sync issues after pausing/seeking
  • Fails to play certain video formats (MKV, DIVX, etc.)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for bookmarking/resume playback
  • Improve SMB/network file browsing experience
  • Implement 1.5x/2x playback speed options
  • Add Chromecast support

In-app purchases

6 purchases

OPlayer HD

One-time6
  • Orange Theme$0.99
  • Photo Viewer$0.99
  • Decompress file$0.99
Show 3 more
  • DivX Video Decoder$0.99
  • DTS Audio Decoder$1.99
  • Unlock all features$4.99
2 purchases

GoodPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Unlimited Playback7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Playback Access$2.99

Questions

Is OPlayer HD free?
OPlayer HD costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GoodPlayer free?
GoodPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OPlayer HD or GoodPlayer?
OPlayer HD is rated higher. OPlayer HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while GoodPlayer averages 3.0 from 81 ratings.
Do OPlayer HD or GoodPlayer have ads?
Neither OPlayer HD nor GoodPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPlayer HD or GoodPlayer?
OPlayer HD ships an update every 2 months, and GoodPlayer every 2 days. Most recently, OPlayer HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and GoodPlayer on November 1, 2026.

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