# AVPlayerHD vs nPlayer Plus

The clearest difference is rating: nPlayer Plus at 4.7 against AVPlayerHD's 4.1. nPlayer Plus also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 215) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). AVPlayerHD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $8.99). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

AVPlayerHD costs $2.99 and nPlayer Plus $8.99 up front. nPlayer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AVPlayerHD asks for nothing beyond the download.

nPlayer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Plus has 2.5K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of AVPlayerHD's written reviews are positive against 61% of nPlayer Plus'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, nPlayer Plus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVPlayerHD | nPlayer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplayerhd/id407976815/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 215 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 52 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EPLAYWORKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372001556) | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) |

## 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


### nPlayer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app plays virtually any video and audio format without conversion. Stream media from various network sources and cloud services. Offers extensive subtitle support and playback controls for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Stream media from network devices and cloud services, Extensive subtitle format and customization support, Playback speed control and AB repeat, Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, and AV1, File and playlist management, Gesture controls for playback and settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade (ONLY FOR 2.x VERSION USERS) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays everything
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Robust codec support
- 🔌 Seamless network streaming
- 💡 Useful features (brightness/volume control, gestures)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes with certain video formats
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 DTS audio support removed (paid feature now)
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with SMB/DLNA connectivity
- Automatic decoder switching problems
- Subtitles not displaying correctly
- Keyboard shortcuts not working
- Airplay/Chromecast issues

**Requested features**

- Chromecast support
- Gapless playback
- Ability to edit/delete playlists
- Support for Dolby Vision
- Sleep timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVPlayerHD free?

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

### Is nPlayer Plus free?

nPlayer Plus costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AVPlayerHD or nPlayer Plus?

nPlayer Plus is rated higher. AVPlayerHD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do AVPlayerHD or nPlayer Plus have ads?

Neither AVPlayerHD nor nPlayer Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AVPlayerHD or nPlayer Plus?

AVPlayerHD ships an update every 3 weeks, and nPlayer Plus every 10 days. Most recently, AVPlayerHD was updated on September 25, 2026 and nPlayer Plus on September 26, 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.*