# video player vs Ulearn

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ulearn at every 4 days against video player's every 2 months. Ulearn also leads on device support (3 vs 1). video player's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 68%) and ratings volume (917 vs 237). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. video player sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Ulearn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 video player against 4.6 for Ulearn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 917 and 237 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of video player's written reviews are positive against 68% of Ulearn's.

video player ships an update every 2 months, Ulearn every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | video player | Ulearn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (917 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-oplayerhd-lite/id385896088/reviews) | **[4.6 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulearn-full-format-player/id1184757517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **917** | 237 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344784378) | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) |

## What reviewers say

### video player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-oplayerhd-lite/id385896088)

This app plays virtually any video and audio file format without conversion. It offers network browsing, file management, and playback controls like speed adjustment and A-B repeat. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy seamless playback on various devices.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats, Network streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP, DLNA), File manager with transfer options, Playback speed adjustment, A-B repeat function, Password protection and privacy features, Supports multiple subtitle formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Viewer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Decompress file | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| DivX Video Decoder | $0.99 | one-time |
| DTS Audio Decoder | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Plays a variety of file formats
- 💡 Useful features like A/B looping
- 👍 Convenient file management and transfer
- 🚀 Smooth playback performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain file types (e.g. MKV, DTS audio)
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes reported
- 🔒 Concerns about security and malware
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with SMB/network file sharing
- Problems with video/audio sync
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for more video/audio codecs
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Implement a dark mode option
- Allow customization of the user interface
- Add more advanced playback controls and features


### Ulearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulearn-full-format-player/id1184757517)

A versatile media player and file management tool supporting numerous video, audio, and document formats. It offers advanced features like password protection, file encryption, and barcode scanning for a comprehensive user experience.

**Highlights:** Universal video playback, Universal audio playback, Document quick view, Privacy protection (password/gesture), File encryption/decryption, Zip decompression/compression, Barcode scanning/generation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ulearn Monthly Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Ulearn Annual Membership | $7.99 | per year |
| File encryption | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Longest Member | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Plays various video formats (.MP4, .MKV, .MTS)
- 👍 Good for playing music/audio files
- 👍 Versatile and powerful player
- 👍 Intuitive interface and gestures
- 👍 Supports audio switching and playback speed control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Poorly designed browser
- 🐛 Crashes when adding files to zip archive
- 🐛 Top buttons in browser obstruct website headers

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App crashes when adding files to zip archive
- 🐛 Browser's top buttons obstruct website headers
- 🐛 Video freezes with only audio
- 🐛 Overlapping audio when connected to Bluetooth speaker
- 🐛 App does not detect internal subtitles within MKV files

**Requested features**

- 💡 Adblock functionality
- 💡 Tab management for browser
- 💡 Script capabilities (like Tampermonkey)
- 💡 Full resolution photo and media extraction
- 💡 Feature to play videos using the app's player


## Frequently asked questions

### Is video player free?

video player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ulearn free?

Ulearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, video player or Ulearn?

Ulearn is rated higher. video player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while Ulearn averages 4.6 from 237 ratings.

### Do video player or Ulearn have ads?

Both video player and Ulearn show ads.

### Which is updated more often, video player or Ulearn?

video player ships an update every 2 months, and Ulearn every 4 days. Most recently, video player was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ulearn on November 1, 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.*