HLS Multitrack Player vs Video Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HLS Multitrack Player
This app enables playback of HTTP Live Streaming media with multiple audio and subtitle tracks. It provides a way to manage and select different audio streams or subtitles within a single video file.
- HTTP Live Streaming playback
- Multiple audio track support
- Multiple subtitle track support
- Track selection interface
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HLS Multitrack Player allows you to play HTTP Live Streaming media containing several audio or subtitles tracks.
Video Player
This app offers a comprehensive media playback experience, supporting a vast array of video and audio formats. It includes advanced features like subtitle support, casting to TV, and background playback, all within a secure and user-friendly interface.
- Wide format support (MP4, MKV, AVI, MP3, FLAC, etc.)
- HD & Ultra HD playback (4K, 8K)
- Online subtitle search and download
- Cast videos to TV (AirPlay, Google Cast)
- Import and sync media from computer
- Picture-in-Picture and background playback
- Privacy protection with Face ID/Touch ID
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Enjoy smooth playback for all your movies, shows and music in most formats without conversion. Play MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, M4V, MPG, MPEG, WEBM, 3GP, OGV, MP3, AAC, M4A, FLAC, WAV and more. Import files from your PC via cable or Wi-Fi sharing, then keep everything automatically organized. Easily Sort, browse, and access your media anytime. Create custom playlists and arrange your media your way, so your favorites are always ready to play. Take full control with gesture support: - Swipe to adjust volume and brightness - Hold to 2X playback speed - Double tap to skip duration (backward and forward) - Pinch & drag with two fingers to zoom and move - Swipe down to hide the player - Customize playback speed & skip duration Key Features: • Cast to TV: Stream videos to your Smart bigger screen TV using Chromecast • Screenshot: Capture images instantly while watching videos • Multi-Track Audio: Switch between different audio tracks • Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Watch videos in a floating window while using other apps • Background Play: Keep listening while using other apps or when the screen is locked • Subtitle: Search online, download, and personalize with ease • AirPlay: Mirror and play videos on compatible devices • Browse: Explore and play videos with background playback for Youtube and more • Download Videos: Paste a link and download videos for offline watching • URL Streaming: Stream videos directly from online links • Video to MP3: Convert videos into HD audio files • Slideshow Maker: Craft beautiful video from your photos for Instagram and more • Quotes & Wishes: Discover and share messages • Video Tools: Edit videos with 10+ essential tools Not just a video player - enjoy your full music library with seamless background playback. Download now and enjoy the complete media experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Player at 87% against HLS Multitrack Player's 0%. Video Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 121 months). HLS Multitrack Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Video Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player has 183 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HLS Multitrack Player's written reviews are positive against 87% of Video Player's.
HLS Multitrack Player ships an update every 121 months, Video Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HLS Multitrack Player | Video Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (183 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 183 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 121 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GRC | Dhiren Patel |
Customer experience
HLS Multitrack Player
Video Player
In-app purchases
HLS Multitrack Player
No in-app purchases
Video Player
No in-app purchases
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