# OPlayer Lite vs Split screen Player

The clearest difference is rating: OPlayer Lite at 4.5 against Split screen Player's 3.7. OPlayer Lite also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 50) and review sentiment (75% vs 64%). Split screen Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OPlayer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Split screen Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OPlayer Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPlayer Lite has 4.4K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of OPlayer Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of Split screen Player's.

OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, Split screen Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer Lite | Split screen Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-lite-media-player/id385907472/reviews)** | [3.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-player/id1442086310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344784378) | [长超 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082670445) |

## What reviewers say

### OPlayer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-lite-media-player/id385907472)

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. It also offers robust file management, network streaming capabilities, and playback customization options.

**Highlights:** Plays all video/audio formats, Network streaming (SAMBA, FTP, UPnP/DLNA), Adjustable playback speed, A-B repeat, Background playback, File management, Subtitle support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays wide range of file formats
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Smooth playback
- 🚀 Convenient file transfer via WiFi
- 🚀 Supports background audio playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues (freezing, stuttering)
- 🔋 Drains battery when playing videos
- 💤 Automatic pause when app is backgrounded
- 🔍 Lack of thumbnail previews for files
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted files still showing up in app
- Wifi transfer not working consistently
- Playback issues with certain video codecs
- Crashes when trying to play some files

**Requested features**

- Chromecast support
- Equalizer for audio
- Ability to reorder playlists
- Thumbnail previews for files
- Seamless background audio playback


### Split screen Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-player/id1442086310)

Play multiple local videos or pictures simultaneously on one screen. Supports various grid layouts and offers individual video controls like playback speed, volume, and looping. Save recordings and lock the screen to prevent accidental touches.

**Highlights:** Play multiple local videos/pictures, Multiple grid layouts (1-16), Single video playback controls, Video recording and saving, Screen lock functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fluent No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPlayer Lite free?

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

### Is Split screen Player free?

Split screen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OPlayer Lite or Split screen Player?

OPlayer Lite is rated higher. OPlayer Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Split screen Player averages 3.7 from 50 ratings.

### Do OPlayer Lite or Split screen Player have ads?

Both OPlayer Lite and Split screen Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OPlayer Lite or Split screen Player?

OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Split screen Player fortnightly. Most recently, OPlayer Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and Split screen Player on September 4, 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.*