# nPlayer Plus vs zFuse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: zFuse at none against nPlayer Plus's 1. zFuse also leads on price ($4.99 vs $8.99) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). nPlayer Plus's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 220). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

nPlayer Plus costs $8.99 and zFuse $4.99 up front. nPlayer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. zFuse asks for nothing beyond the download.

nPlayer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Plus has 2.5K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of nPlayer Plus's written reviews are positive against 78% of zFuse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

nPlayer Plus ships an update every 10 days, zFuse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nPlayer Plus | zFuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews)** | [4.4 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-video-player/id1009747025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 220 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) | [s-joys Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252722512) |

## What reviewers say

### nPlayer Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### zFuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-video-player/id1009747025)

Play any video format without conversion, with advanced subtitle effects and direct media streaming from your PC or NAS. Enjoy gesture controls, folder encryption for privacy, and extensive file management features. Supports TV casting and popular media servers.

**Highlights:** Plays all video formats without conversion, Supports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitles, Streams media directly from PC/NAS, Gesture controls for playback and settings, Folder encryption for privacy, File download and management, TV casting and media server support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast video playback and loading speeds
- 👍 Excellent format support (various codecs and containers)
- 🎬 Strong HDR video handling
- 📁 Reliable network file access (SMB, NAS)
- 🎯 Clean and simple user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Outdated UI design (looks from 2010)
- 🐛 Frequent bugs introduced with updates
- 💔 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 🔌 No Chromecast/casting support
- ⚠️ Inconsistent feature availability across platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Playback speed switching causes audio stuttering and crackling
- Video snapshots getting lost (long-standing bug)
- Green pixel artifacts on iPad Pro M4
- Pop-out video player discoloration after updates
- Back and forward seeking stopped working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Segment/A-B repeat functionality
- Persistent zoom and aspect ratio settings on loop
- System time display during playback
- Subtitle display in picture-in-picture mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nPlayer Plus free?

nPlayer Plus costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is zFuse free?

zFuse costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, nPlayer Plus or zFuse?

nPlayer Plus is rated higher. nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while zFuse averages 4.4 from 220 ratings.

### Do nPlayer Plus or zFuse have ads?

Neither nPlayer Plus nor zFuse shows ads.

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

nPlayer Plus ships an update every 10 days, and zFuse every 3 weeks. Most recently, nPlayer Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and zFuse on September 24, 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.*