# 暴风影音 vs Fast Player

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Player at 4.5 against 暴风影音's 3.0. Fast Player also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 33). 暴风影音's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 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 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of 暴风影音's written reviews are positive against 68% of Fast Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

暴风影音 ships an update every 3 weeks, Fast Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 暴风影音 | Fast Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baofeng-player/id538248967/reviews) | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Baofeng Group Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473205740) | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) |

## 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


### 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 暴风影音 free?

暴风影音 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, 暴风影音 or Fast Player?

Fast Player is rated higher. 暴风影音 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Fast Player averages 4.5 from 5K ratings.

### Do 暴风影音 or Fast Player have ads?

Both 暴风影音 and Fast Player show ads.

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

暴风影音 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fast Player fortnightly. Most recently, 暴风影音 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Fast Player on September 25, 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.*