# nPlayer Plus vs Ara Multiple video Player

The clearest difference is price: Ara Multiple video Player at Free against nPlayer Plus's $8.99. Ara Multiple video Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). nPlayer Plus's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 11). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ara Multiple video Player is free to download; nPlayer Plus costs $8.99 up front. nPlayer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ara Multiple video Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

nPlayer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Plus has 2.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of nPlayer Plus's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ara Multiple video Player's.

nPlayer Plus ships an update every 10 days, Ara Multiple video Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nPlayer Plus | Ara Multiple video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ara-multiple-video-player/id1629544322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) | [Hyung Dal KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/442744696) |

## What reviewers say

### nPlayer Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #175 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


### Ara Multiple video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ara-multiple-video-player/id1629544322)

This app allows you to watch multiple videos at once on up to 9 screens. Features include infinite looping, AB repeat for specific segments, and synchronized playback. Organize your viewing with playlists and enjoy random play for variety.

**Highlights:** Multi-screen playback (up to 9 screens), Infinite video looping, AB Repeat for specific segments, Auto mute and background pause, Random play and playlist management, Sync and time-shifted playback, Batch control for all videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 100 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 300 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nPlayer Plus free?

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

### Is Ara Multiple video Player free?

Ara Multiple video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, nPlayer Plus or Ara Multiple video Player?

nPlayer Plus is rated higher. nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Ara Multiple video Player averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do nPlayer Plus or Ara Multiple video Player have ads?

Neither nPlayer Plus nor Ara Multiple video Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nPlayer Plus or Ara Multiple video Player?

nPlayer Plus ships an update every 10 days, and Ara Multiple video Player every 3 days. Most recently, nPlayer Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ara Multiple video Player on July 9, 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.*