# AVPlayer vs Video Player

The clearest difference is price: Video Player at Free against AVPlayer's $2.99. Video Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). AVPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Player is free to download; AVPlayer costs $2.99 up front. Video Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AVPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 282 and 744 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of AVPlayer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Video 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, Video Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVPlayer | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplayer/id395680819/reviews) | **[4.4 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-all-in-one/id1549535491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 282 | **744** |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EPLAYWORKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372001556) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## 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


### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-all-in-one/id1549535491)

This app is a comprehensive media player supporting all major video and audio formats, including 4K playback. It offers advanced features like subtitle support, picture-in-picture mode, gesture controls, a built-in music player, and smart video editing tools. Additionally, it includes a video downloader and manager for seamless media handling.

**Highlights:** Plays all major video and audio formats, 4K and Full HD playback, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, Smart video editing tools, Built-in music player, Fast video downloader, Media manager with folder organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Player with IPTV and Cast | $14.99 | per year |
| Video Player Remove Ads | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Plays various video formats
- 💡 Good video playback options
- 👍 Convenient file transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of folder management
- 📺 Aspect ratio issues on external displays
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updating to ad-free version
- Inability to play local videos from iPhone files
- Landscape mode not working on iOS 16
- Syncing subtitles not working

**Requested features**

- Add playlist and folder management options
- Improve subtitle and audio track handling
- Provide a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVPlayer free?

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

### Is Video Player free?

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

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

Video Player is rated higher. AVPlayer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Video Player averages 4.4 from 744 ratings.

### Do AVPlayer or Video Player have ads?

Video Player shows ads; AVPlayer does not.

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

AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Player weekly. Most recently, AVPlayer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Player on October 29, 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.*