# AVPlayer vs KMPlayer

The clearest difference is price: KMPlayer at Free against AVPlayer's $2.99. KMPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 281). AVPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

KMPlayer is free to download; AVPlayer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for AVPlayer against 4.3 for KMPlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMPlayer has 3.2K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of AVPlayer's written reviews are positive against 66% of KMPlayer's.

AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, KMPlayer every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVPlayer | KMPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplayer/id395680819/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 281 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EPLAYWORKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372001556) | [PANDORATV Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402122835) |

## 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


### KMPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444)

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and music formats, Supports numerous subtitle formats, Bookmark playback sections, Adjust video color and playback speed, Stream videos via URL, Network and cloud storage support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
- 🚀 Excellent media player
- 🚀 Best video player on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Subtitles not working
- 🐛 Brightness issues

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback freezes
- Audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when playing certain file types
- Network share access problems
- Brightness control malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture support
- Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Add more aspect ratio options
- Implement a dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVPlayer free?

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

### Is KMPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AVPlayer or KMPlayer?

KMPlayer is rated higher. AVPlayer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while KMPlayer averages 4.3 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do AVPlayer or KMPlayer have ads?

Neither AVPlayer nor KMPlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AVPlayer or KMPlayer?

AVPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and KMPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, AVPlayer was updated on September 27, 2026 and KMPlayer on September 27, 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.*