Comparison

AVPlayer vs SenPlayer

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

Head to head
About

AVPlayer

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
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Do you enjoy watching videos on your iPhone? Do you hate not being able to because your iPhone cannot support the video format? Or do you hate the inconvenient and time-consuming hassle of trying to convert video formats to fit into one that your iPhone can support? This is why the AVPlayer was created. The AVPlayer can play almost any computer video file format such as AVI, Xvid, WMV and much more clearly and effortlessly. No converting hassles. Just copy files via USB and just drag and drop into the AVPlayer’s Media Explorer. The AVPlayer can also support external subtitle files such as SMI and SRT. So if you enjoy watching videos on your iPad, then the AVPlayer is an absolute necessity. • Support Formats - Dolby Digital (AC3), Dolby Digital Plus (EAC3) - Support High quality video clips ( 720P, 1080P ) - MP4,MOV,M4V - XVID,AVI,WMV,RMVB,ASF,H264,MKV… most of all movie file formats. - SMI, SRT, TXT, SubStationAlpha Subtitles • Post Processing - High quality video processing - Contrast,Saturation,Brightness - TV-Out • Control the playback speed (From 0.5X to 2.0X) - User setting support - Sweep to the left : move to backword 10 sec - Sweep to the right : move to forward 10 sec - Sweep to the top : 1.5X speed - Sweep to the down : normal speed • Additional features - Rotation Lock / Aspect ratio:auto/16:9/4:3/Full screen - Folder Management:Pass code/Move/Rename/Create - Resume play from last position - Scrubbing search - supports e-mail attachment by "Open In" feature • USB/WIFI Transfer • Note 1. How to add video with USB - Run iTunes 9.1 or above - Device->My Device(My iPad)->Apps, drag and drop files to the AVplayer's documents 2. Support High quality video clips ( 720P, 1080P ) - High quality video clips of 720P (1280 x 720) or more are recommended for MP4 format. - MP4, MOV, M4V formats that QuickTime supports can be played up to 1080P by using H/W Decoder but, Post Processing function isn’t provided. - Support H/W decoding for MKV and AVI (720P supported on iPad1, 1080P supported on iPad2 / The New iPad) - Hybrid decoding mode is added and now it is able to play high resolution videos by using hardware accelerator feature embedded in iPhone/iPad even for mkv or avi in h264. Also battery use time has extended. - Application may crash in iPhone 3GS / iPod Touch due to heavy use of memory in Hybrid decoding. Try turning off all application running in background and reboot the device by holding down sleep mode button for long time.   - If screen shakes it means hardware decoding is not supported. Try turning off hybrid decoding. - When the file formats are available for MKV or AVI the player supports hardware decoding. - If you cannot choose audio in mp4 or avi, change the extension to mkv temporarily and chosen audio channel will be applied. 3. The optimal speed when advancing its playing speed can differ depending on the way it’s compressed and the size. Video clips of XVID (AVI) 720 x 480 can be fast played up to 1.3-1.5 times faster than normal.

About

SenPlayer

This app is a powerful multimedia player supporting 4K/8K video, high frame rates, and HDR. It streams from various cloud services and media servers, offering a seamless playback experience with custom controls and advanced subtitle support.

Highlights
  • 4K/8K Ultra-HD playback
  • Supports Plex, Emby, Jellyfin media servers
  • Stream from cloud services (WebDAV, SMB, FTP)
  • Custom gesture controls
  • Blu-ray ISO disc playback
  • Enhanced subtitle support
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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SenPlayer — Your personal media player, wherever you are. Enjoy videos from local storage, cloud drives, NAS, and your favorite media servers on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. From catching up on a series while traveling to movie night at home, make every title in your collection a pleasure to watch. • Your Media, Connected 
Connect to Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, and fnOS, or access your computer and NAS via SMB, WebDAV, and FTP. Stream from 115, 123 Cloud Drive, Aliyun Drive, and Baidu Netdisk, bringing your media sources together in one place. • Stunning Picture, Immersive Sound 
Enjoy popular formats including MKV, MP4, and MOV, with support for 4K, 8K, 120fps, hdr high resolution and high-frame-rate video.While Atmos and spatial audio deliver immersive sound with compatible media and devices. • Explore Your Blu-ray Collection 
Play Blu-ray ISO files, browse disc playlists, and navigate chapters. Switch between the main feature, bonus material, and other included content without extracting or converting files beforehand. • Enhance Your Viewing Experience 
On supported devices, use AI upscaling to improve clarity, frame interpolation for smoother motion, or SDR-to-HDR conversion to expand brightness range. Choose the ßenhancements that suit your videos and viewing preferences. • Your Collection, Beautifully Organized 
Browse posters, synopses, ratings, and cast details in your media libraries. Search across servers to find what you want, and bookmark favorite videos and folders for easy access. Keep everyday favorites close at hand as your collection grows. • Subtitles and Danmaku, Your Way 
Use embedded subtitles, load external files, or search for subtitles online. Display two subtitle tracks at once for movies or language learning. Adjust fonts, size, color, position, and timing during playback, with support for Simplified and Traditional Chinese subtitle conversion. Import danmaku files or connect custom sources, then personalize the style, speed, and display area of on-screen comments. • Flexible Playback, Everyday Convenience 
Adjust playback speed, switch audio tracks, navigate chapters, and skip intros and credits. Preview the timeline to find a scene, use Picture in Picture while multitasking, or casting and external display support bring your viewing experience to a bigger screen. • Pick Up Across Devices 
Sync server configurations, favorites, and playback history through iCloud. Add a media source on your iPhone and browse it on your iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. Continue Watching takes you back to where you left off, so it’s easy to move from one screen to another.

Screenshots

AVPlayer4 screens
SenPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SenPlayer at Free against AVPlayer's $2.99. SenPlayer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). AVPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On ads 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

SenPlayer is free to download; AVPlayer costs $2.99 up front. SenPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. AVPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SenPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of AVPlayer's written reviews are positive against 84% of SenPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, SenPlayer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
AVPlayer versus SenPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVPlayerSenPlayer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (281 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2811.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB130 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEPLAYWORKS军 王

Customer experience

AVPlayer

All ratings281 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews1,543 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.2%

SenPlayer

All ratings1,203 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews642 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.9%

Bugs and requests

AVPlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SenPlayer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback issues with certain video formats (e.g., TS, ISO)
  • SMB connection problems on some networks
  • Subtitle display bugs in landscape mode
  • Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth headphones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Plex, Google Drive, and other cloud storage
  • Implement a playlist feature
  • Allow dual subtitle display
  • Provide an Apple TV version of the app
  • Add a download option for media files

In-app purchases

None

AVPlayer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SenPlayer

One-time5
  • Lifetime Pro(Upgrade to Suite)$6.99
  • Lifetime Pro(iPhone+iPad)$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro(AppleTV)$9.99
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  • Lifetime Pro(Mac)$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro(Suite)$12.99

Questions

Is AVPlayer free?
AVPlayer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SenPlayer free?
SenPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AVPlayer or SenPlayer?
SenPlayer is rated higher. AVPlayer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while SenPlayer averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do AVPlayer or SenPlayer have ads?
Neither AVPlayer nor SenPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVPlayer or SenPlayer?
AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SenPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, AVPlayer was updated on September 27, 2026 and SenPlayer on September 26, 2026.

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