# GoodPlayer vs Fast Player

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Player at 4.5 against GoodPlayer's 3.0. Fast Player also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 37%) and ratings volume (5K vs 81). GoodPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoodPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of GoodPlayer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Fast Player's.

GoodPlayer ships an update daily, Fast Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoodPlayer | Fast Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodplayer/id416756729/reviews) | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan TrustComputing IT Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/370363169) | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) |

## What reviewers say

### GoodPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodplayer/id416756729)

Play videos and music from local files and network servers with support for various formats, subtitles, and multiple audio tracks. Offers a free trial and flexible subscription options for unlimited playback.

**Highlights:** Plays local files and network servers, Supports multiple media formats, Subtitle support, Multiple audio tracks, File management, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Playback | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Playback Access | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Plays a wide variety of video formats
- 🚀 Smooth streaming and playback
- 💡 Useful features like TV-out and file management
- 🔥 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Missing support for certain audio codecs (AC3, DTS)
- 🕹️ Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing SMB shares
- Video/audio sync issues after pausing/seeking
- Fails to play certain video formats (MKV, DIVX, etc.)

**Requested features**

- Add support for bookmarking/resume playback
- Improve SMB/network file browsing experience
- Implement 1.5x/2x playback speed options
- Add Chromecast support


### Fast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555)

This app plays nearly all audio and video formats, including M3U8 playlists and streaming videos. It offers advanced playback controls, custom subtitle support, and multiple file transfer methods. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** Plays all audio/video formats, M3U8 playlist and IPTV support, Custom subtitle downloads, Multiple file transfer options, Cloud drive integration, Casting to TV (Chromecast, AirPlay), Archive file support, Password protection for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Compress / unzip the file | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and user-friendly
- 👍 Versatile and plays various file formats
- 💡 Useful for transferring and managing media files
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing correctly or only showing audio
- App failing to remember playback position
- Issues with file format compatibility
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add shuffle and repeat options
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve playlist management and file ordering
- Provide better Bluetooth/AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoodPlayer free?

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

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoodPlayer or Fast Player?

Fast Player is rated higher. GoodPlayer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Fast Player averages 4.5 from 5K ratings.

### Do GoodPlayer or Fast Player have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; GoodPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoodPlayer or Fast Player?

GoodPlayer ships an update daily, and Fast Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, GoodPlayer was updated on November 13, 2026 and Fast Player on November 13, 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.*