# nPlayer Plus vs VidHub

The clearest difference is price: VidHub at Free against nPlayer Plus's $8.99. nPlayer Plus's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

VidHub is free to download; nPlayer Plus costs $8.99 up front. nPlayer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VidHub sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for nPlayer Plus against 4.6 for VidHub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of nPlayer Plus's written reviews are positive against 68% of VidHub's.

nPlayer Plus ships an update every 10 days, VidHub fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nPlayer Plus | VidHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidhub-video-library-and-player/id1659622164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) | [Nanjing Oumi Software Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653042026) |

## What reviewers say

### nPlayer Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### VidHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidhub-video-library-and-player/id1659622164)

This app is a powerful media player and library manager for various video formats. It offers high-quality playback, subtitle support, and seamless integration with cloud storage and media servers. Organize and enjoy your entire video collection with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Supports numerous video formats, High-quality playback (HD, 4K, HDR), Subtitle support (embedded & external), Cloud storage and media server integration, Extensive media library management, Customizable sorting and display options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP(iPhone&iPad only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Mac Only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Apple TV only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $25.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Apple TV only) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Excellent media organization and metadata scraping
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage integration
- 💡 Useful video playback controls and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns with some users
- 👎 Missing support for advanced audio/video formats like Dolby Vision and Atmos
- 👎 Inconsistent resume playback functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Metadata information being lost or reset after rescanning files
- Playback issues with certain video files, especially high-bitrate 4K content
- Inconsistent behavior when dealing with external drives or network shares

**Requested features**

- Add support for Plex and other popular media servers
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve subtitle handling and selection options
- Provide better integration with cloud storage services like OneDrive for Business


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nPlayer Plus free?

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

### Is VidHub free?

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

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

nPlayer Plus is rated higher. nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while VidHub averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do nPlayer Plus or VidHub have ads?

Neither nPlayer Plus nor VidHub shows ads.

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

nPlayer Plus ships an update every 10 days, and VidHub fortnightly. Most recently, nPlayer Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and VidHub on November 7, 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.*