Comparison

OPlayer Lite vs VRPlayerX

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

Head to head
About

OPlayer Lite

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
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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 9 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

About

VRPlayerX

This VR player transforms your mobile videos into immersive VR experiences. Enjoy single or multiple video playback with adjustable screen sizes for a cinematic feel. It supports various video sources, including your device's album and network transfers.

Highlights
  • Converts videos to VR mode
  • Supports mobile album, WIFI, SMB, and computer files
  • High-definition image quality
  • Single video playback with giant screen
  • Multiple video playback
  • Zoom screen functionality
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The VR player converts the original video (mobile photo album, WIFI transmission, SMB service, computer transmitted video files) into VR mode for playback, with high-definition image quality Playback mode 1. Single video playback with giant screen experience 2. Multiple video playback for greater impact 3. Zoom Screen of VR

Screenshots

OPlayer Lite4 screens
VRPlayerX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VRPlayerX at 5.0 against OPlayer Lite's 4.5. VRPlayerX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). OPlayer Lite's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. OPlayer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and VRPlayerX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VRPlayerX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPlayer Lite has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of VRPlayerX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, VRPlayerX every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OPlayer Lite versus VRPlayerX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPlayer LiteVRPlayerX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSuzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.伟 熊

Customer experience

OPlayer Lite

All ratings4,431 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,726 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative16.4%

VRPlayerX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OPlayer Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • Chromecast support
  • Equalizer for audio
  • Ability to reorder playlists
  • Thumbnail previews for files
  • Seamless background audio playback
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  • Improved Google Drive/Dropbox integration

VRPlayerX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

OPlayer Lite

One-time6
  • Photo Viewer$0.99
  • Decompress file$0.99
  • DivX Video Decoder$0.99
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  • DTS Audio Decoder$1.99
  • Full Version$2.99
  • Unlock all features$7.99
1 purchases

VRPlayerX

One-time1
  • Purchase all features$4.99

Questions

Is OPlayer Lite free?
OPlayer Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VRPlayerX free?
VRPlayerX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OPlayer Lite or VRPlayerX?
VRPlayerX is rated higher. OPlayer Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while VRPlayerX averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OPlayer Lite or VRPlayerX have ads?
OPlayer Lite shows ads; VRPlayerX does not.
Which is updated more often, OPlayer Lite or VRPlayerX?
OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, and VRPlayerX every 6 days. Most recently, OPlayer Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and VRPlayerX on October 2, 2026.

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