# OPlayer Lite vs LoopMer

The clearest difference is rating: LoopMer at 5.0 against OPlayer Lite's 4.5. LoopMer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). OPlayer Lite's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OPlayer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. LoopMer asks for nothing beyond the download.

LoopMer 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, LoopMer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPlayer Lite | LoopMer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oplayer-lite-media-player/id385907472/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmer/id6463843999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344784378) | [Daichi Kato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658554826) |

## 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


### LoopMer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmer/id6463843999)

This application automatically loops videos upon playback, offering a simple and convenient user experience. It supports multiple devices and allows for customization of theme colors to match user preferences.

**Highlights:** Automatic video looping, Cross-device compatibility (Mac, iPhone, iPad), Customizable theme colors, Simple playback interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPlayer Lite free?

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

### Is LoopMer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OPlayer Lite or LoopMer?

LoopMer is rated higher. OPlayer Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while LoopMer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do OPlayer Lite or LoopMer have ads?

OPlayer Lite shows ads; LoopMer does not.

### Which is updated more often, OPlayer Lite or LoopMer?

OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, and LoopMer every 3 days. Most recently, OPlayer Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and LoopMer on September 20, 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.*