# AVPlayer vs Fast Player

The clearest difference is price: Fast Player at Free against AVPlayer's $2.99. Fast Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5K vs 281). AVPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Fast Player is free to download; AVPlayer costs $2.99 up front. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. AVPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of AVPlayer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Fast Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Fast Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVPlayer | Fast Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplayer/id395680819/reviews) | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 281 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EPLAYWORKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372001556) | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) |

## What reviewers say

### AVPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplayer/id395680819)

Play virtually any computer video format on your iPhone or iPad without conversion. Supports external subtitles and offers advanced playback controls, including speed adjustment and gesture navigation. Easily transfer files via USB or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Plays AVI, WMV, Xvid, and more, Supports external SRT and SMI subtitles, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2.0x), Gesture controls for navigation and speed, USB and Wi-Fi file transfer, Folder management with passcode, Resume playback from last position

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555)

This app plays nearly all audio and video formats, including M3U8 playlists and streaming videos. It offers advanced playback controls, custom subtitle support, and multiple file transfer methods. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** Plays all audio/video formats, M3U8 playlist and IPTV support, Custom subtitle downloads, Multiple file transfer options, Cloud drive integration, Casting to TV (Chromecast, AirPlay), Archive file support, Password protection for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Compress / unzip the file | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and user-friendly
- 👍 Versatile and plays various file formats
- 💡 Useful for transferring and managing media files
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing correctly or only showing audio
- App failing to remember playback position
- Issues with file format compatibility
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add shuffle and repeat options
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve playlist management and file ordering
- Provide better Bluetooth/AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVPlayer free?

AVPlayer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AVPlayer or Fast Player?

Fast Player is rated higher. AVPlayer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Fast Player averages 4.5 from 5K ratings.

### Do AVPlayer or Fast Player have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; AVPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, AVPlayer or Fast Player?

AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fast Player fortnightly. Most recently, AVPlayer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Fast Player on September 25, 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.*