# 暴风影音 vs zFuse

The clearest difference is rating: zFuse at 4.7 against 暴风影音's 3.0. zFuse also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 33). 暴风影音's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 暴风影音 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and zFuse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

zFuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zFuse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 80% positive.

暴风影音 ships an update every 3 weeks, zFuse every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 暴风影音 | zFuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baofeng-player/id538248967/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-media-player/id1054505347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baofeng Group Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473205740) | [s-joys Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252722512) |

## What reviewers say

### 暴风影音

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baofeng-player/id538248967)

This app offers a vast library of popular videos with a focus on stability, clarity, and speed. It supports a wide range of media formats without requiring transcoding, providing a high-quality viewing experience. Enjoy diverse content and advanced playback features like 3D and subtitle support.

**Highlights:** Large video library, Supports RMVB, MPEG, AVI, WMV, MKV, MP3, 3D and subtitle support, New decoding core, Stable, clear, and fast playback

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 暴风VIP服务连续包月 | $1.49 | per month |
| 连续包月18元 | $2.99 | per month |
| 暴风影音VIP影片限时观看服务 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 暴风影音VIP影片限时特惠观看服务 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 暴风影音VIP限时观看服务 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 暴风影音VIP会员包月服务 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 暴风影音会员-1个月 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 暴风影音VIP限时观看服务 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive media support
- 🚀 Fast playback and downloads
- 💡 Useful offline viewing feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Playback freezes and lags
- Unreliable download functionality
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Improved video quality options
- Ability to password-protect content
- Support for more video formats


### zFuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-media-player/id1054505347)

Play any video format and encoding directly from your device or network storage without conversion. Enjoy advanced subtitle effects, gesture controls, and file management features. Supports media servers, TV casting, and privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Plays all video formats and encodings, Supports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitles, Network playback from PC/NAS, Gesture controls for playback and settings, Folder encryption for privacy, File download and decompression, TV casting and media server support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth playback
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Supports a wide range of video formats
- 🚀 Excellent video decoding and hardware acceleration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lacking advanced video settings (color, contrast, etc.)
- 🔍 Limited subtitle support
- 🔍 Inconsistent network file sharing performance
- 🔍 Cluttered UI with too many ads in some versions

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with certain video codecs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between files
- Inability to remember last playback position
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add picture-in-picture mode
- Implement a more robust subtitle management system
- Provide more video customization options
- Improve network file sharing stability and speed
- Optimize UI for better user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 暴风影音 free?

暴风影音 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is zFuse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 暴风影音 or zFuse?

zFuse is rated higher. 暴风影音 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while zFuse averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do 暴风影音 or zFuse have ads?

Both 暴风影音 and zFuse show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 暴风影音 or zFuse?

暴风影音 ships an update every 3 weeks, and zFuse every 4 weeks. Most recently, 暴风影音 was updated on November 1, 2026 and zFuse on November 1, 2026.

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