Comparison

Plain Player vs Rocks Video Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plain Player

Features
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Plain player: a simple, convenient and very lite video & audio player. It can play many popular video formats like avi, mp4, mkv… and almost audio formats. It has various settings that can help you easily to watch videos & audio in the way you want. It supports many gestures like double-tap, swipe to seek, change brightness, volume and zoom. You can easily choose the orientation of the video, so that you don’t need to change your device orientation setting whenever watching movie. It can also support local subtitle. You can transfer subtitle file with the same name of the video to the same folder, and it will automatically show when you play video. Currently it only support srt format, but in the future, it can support other formats, too. You can import video & audio files using a computer, or using app Files or Photos to copy video & audio files on your device to the app. The app interface is very simple, plain and intuitive, so you can easily know how to use all the features of app on the first sight. It has some sort options and search function to help you find the video & audio you want. You can also edit metadata of mp3 files. It even has a web view inside used to watch YouTube videos without ads. On iPad, you can watch up to 4K videos. So you don’t need to open your browser app when you need to watch YouTube videos. The youtube player also supports some gestures like swipe to seek, change brightness and volume. Now you can listen to your youtube video/music while screen is turned off with picture in picture mode.

About

Rocks Video Player

This app plays all your video and audio files smoothly in HD and 4K. It offers advanced subtitle support, customizable playlists, and gesture controls for an enhanced viewing experience. Manage your media files easily and enjoy a seamless playback.

Highlights
  • HD and 4K video playback
  • Supports all popular media formats
  • Advanced subtitle support
  • Customizable playlists
  • Gesture controls and playback speed adjustment
  • Audio equalizer and beautify options
Features
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Rocks Video Player delivers smooth HD and 4K video playback for all your videos, music, and media files. Enjoy subtitle support, playlists, customization tools, and easy file management. Whether it's MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, TS, FLV, WMV, 3GP, M4V, or popular audio formats like MP3 and WAV, Rocks Video Player plays everything with high performance and stunning clarity. HD Video Player Seamless video playback in HD, Full HD, 4K, and HDR. Use pinch-to-zoom, screen flip, and gesture controls for a better viewing experience. Subtitle Support Import subtitles, change size and color, and enjoy perfect subtitle compatibility. Watch your favourite movies with subtitles! Music & Audio Player Play MP3, OGG, WAV, and other formats seamlessly. Use presets, bass boost, equalizer modes, and create personalized playlists for your music library. Key Features: - Full support of popular media file formats - Up to 4K video playback and HDR playback - Advanced Subtitle Support - Pinch-to-Zoom, Screen Flip & Gesture Controls - Playback speed control from 0.5x to 2x - Customize, edit, and shuffle playlists with playlist player - Aspect Ratio adjustment & full-screen toggle - Audio Equalizer with multiple presets like Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc. - Beautify: Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and Gamma - Auto Play Next, Screen Lock, and Multi-audio track support - Easy file management and sharing of media files using system options - Add media files to playlists from your ‘Files’. - Compatible with iPhone and iPad Smart File Management Automatically scans and organizes media files from your device. Easily add files from your 'Files' app, create folders, and keep your media sorted. For feedback, contact: feedback@appspacesolutions.in Privacy Policy: https://www.appspacesolutions.in/privacy Terms of Service: https://pp.appspacesolutions.in/ Download Rocks Video Player to have a smooth media experience!

Screenshots

Plain Player4 screens
Rocks Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rocks Video Player at none against Plain Player's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plain Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rocks Video Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Player ships an update every 8 days, Rocks Video Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plain Player versus Rocks Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain PlayerRocks Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB121 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSon Hoang ThaiAshish Kumar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plain Player

One-time1
  • Remove ads forever$4.99
7 purchases

Rocks Video Player

Subscriptions5
  • Limited Time Offer$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • MonthlyOffer$4.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
  • YearlyOffer$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99
  • LifetimeOffer$19.99

Questions

Is Plain Player free?
Plain Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocks Video Player free?
Rocks Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain Player or Rocks Video Player have ads?
Plain Player shows ads; Rocks Video Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain Player or Rocks Video Player?
Plain Player ships an update every 8 days, and Rocks Video Player weekly. Most recently, Plain Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rocks Video Player on November 4, 2026.

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