Comparison

OPlayer Lite vs Cluster Files

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

Cluster Files

Manage files directly from your Apple Watch. Supports common file operations and various file types, including transferring files from your iPhone and connecting to SMB servers.

Highlights
  • Copy, move, and delete files
  • Supports audio, video, images, ebooks, and more
  • Transfer files from iPhone to Apple Watch
  • Connect to SMB servers
  • View files on your wrist
Features
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Powerful File Manager on Apple Watch Cluster Files supports basic file operations such as copy, move, and delete, while providing support for various types of files including audio, video, images, compressed files, plain text, rich text, e-books... It is an integrated and efficient tool on your watch. Cluster Files also supports transferring any file from your iPhone directly to your Apple Watch. The operation is simple and convenient, completed with just a tap. Anytime, anywhere, you can raise your wrist to view the files you need. You can also use Cluster Files to connect to servers via SMB and transfer files.

Screenshots

OPlayer Lite4 screens
Cluster Files2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OPlayer Lite at 75% against Cluster Files's 27%. OPlayer Lite also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.0). Cluster Files's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

OPlayer Lite is free to download; Cluster Files costs $0.99 up front. OPlayer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cluster Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OPlayer Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPlayer Lite has 4.4K ratings behind it against 4, 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 27% of Cluster Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, Cluster Files every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
OPlayer Lite versus Cluster Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPlayer LiteCluster Files
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (4.4K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSuzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.浩源 陈

Customer experience

OPlayer Lite

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

Cluster Files

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral26.7%
Negative46.7%

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

Cluster Files

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
None

Cluster Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPlayer Lite free?
OPlayer Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cluster Files free?
Cluster Files costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OPlayer Lite or Cluster Files?
OPlayer Lite is rated higher. OPlayer Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Cluster Files averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do OPlayer Lite or Cluster Files have ads?
OPlayer Lite shows ads; Cluster Files does not.
Which is updated more often, OPlayer Lite or Cluster Files?
OPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Cluster Files every 3 weeks. Most recently, OPlayer Lite was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cluster Files on November 8, 2026.

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