# AVPlayerHD vs Fileplay

The clearest difference is price: Fileplay at Free against AVPlayerHD's $2.99. Fileplay also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 215). AVPlayerHD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Fileplay holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fileplay has 4.2K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of AVPlayerHD's written reviews are positive against 48% of Fileplay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AVPlayerHD ships an update every 3 weeks, Fileplay every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVPlayerHD | Fileplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplayerhd/id407976815/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileplay-documents-player/id1558723050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 215 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 48.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EPLAYWORKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372001556) | [Kristian Sepp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558723052) |

## What reviewers say

### AVPlayerHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplayerhd/id407976815)

This app allows you to play virtually any computer video file format on your device without the need for conversion. It supports external subtitle files and offers advanced playback controls, including speed adjustment and gesture-based navigation. Additionally, it provides features like folder management and easy file transfer via USB or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Plays AVI, Xvid, WMV, MKV, and more, Supports external SMI and SRT subtitles, Adjustable playback speed (0.5X to 2.0X), Gesture controls for playback and navigation, Folder management with passcode protection, USB and Wi-Fi file transfer, Picture in Picture and Split View support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app of my teenage years
- 🚀 Plays everything smoothly
- 👍 Excellent interface
- 👍 Reliable and dependable
- 👍 Plays a wide range of formats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Audio sync issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Buggy file transfer

**Reported bugs**

- Picture-in-picture mode not working
- Status bar not hiding in full screen
- Can't see all files on network drive
- Dropbox and Google Drive integration broken
- Crashes when trying to delete files

**Requested features**

- Update for iPadOS 17
- Sort by name, size, date, length
- Slow speed playback (x0.25)
- Chromecast support
- Local network streaming


### Fileplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileplay-documents-player/id1558723050)

Play any file from your device, iCloud, or cloud storage providers. Enjoy advanced playback controls like speed adjustment, queuing, and background picture-in-picture. Optimize your listening experience with a bass booster and efficient battery usage.

**Highlights:** Play files from device and cloud, Adjust playback speed, Add files to queue, Background Picture in Picture, Bass booster, Optimized for low battery use

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🎉 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔇 Audio ads disruptive
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with some files
- Sudden deletion of downloaded content
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to download from certain websites

**Requested features**

- Add option to remove ads
- Improve playlist management
- Implement 15-second rewind/fast-forward
- Support for additional file formats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVPlayerHD free?

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

### Is Fileplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AVPlayerHD or Fileplay?

Fileplay is rated higher. AVPlayerHD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Fileplay averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do AVPlayerHD or Fileplay have ads?

Fileplay shows ads; AVPlayerHD does not.

### Which is updated more often, AVPlayerHD or Fileplay?

AVPlayerHD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fileplay every 6 weeks. Most recently, AVPlayerHD was updated on October 16, 2026 and Fileplay on October 11, 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.*