# GoodPlayer vs nPlayer Plus

The clearest difference is rating: nPlayer Plus at 4.7 against GoodPlayer's 3.0. nPlayer Plus also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). GoodPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $8.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

nPlayer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Plus has 2.5K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of GoodPlayer's written reviews are positive against 61% of nPlayer Plus's.

GoodPlayer ships an update every 5 weeks, nPlayer Plus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoodPlayer | nPlayer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodplayer/id416756729/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 48 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan TrustComputing IT Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/370363169) | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) |

## What reviewers say

### GoodPlayer

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

Play virtually any video or audio file directly on your iOS device without conversion. Stream media from various online sources and manage your files with a built-in browser and file manager. Offers advanced playback controls and subtitle customization.

**Highlights:** Plays all major video and audio formats, Direct streaming from HTTP, FTP, SMB, and more, Subtitle and audio track switching on the fly, TV Out/VGA Out support, Built-in file manager with password protection, Customizable subtitles (font, size, color), Playlist support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**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


### nPlayer Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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 GoodPlayer free?

GoodPlayer 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, GoodPlayer or nPlayer Plus?

nPlayer Plus is rated higher. GoodPlayer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do GoodPlayer or nPlayer Plus have ads?

Neither GoodPlayer nor nPlayer Plus shows ads.

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

GoodPlayer ships an update every 5 weeks, and nPlayer Plus every 10 days. Most recently, GoodPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and nPlayer Plus on September 23, 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.*