Comparison

Plain Player vs 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

Video Player

Play all your video files in high definition, including 4K and 1080p. This app supports every format and offers features like popup playback, adjustable speed, and background listening. Easily manage and find your videos with intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Supports all video formats (MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.)
  • Popup Play for floating window viewing
  • Background Playback for screen-off listening
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2x)
  • Gesture controls for easy navigation
  • Night Mode and Quick Mute
  • Five-band equalizer with bass boost
Features
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Video Player All Format is a powerful video player for iPhone. Small in size, rich in features. In this simple video player app, you can play 4K & 1080p video files with high definition. Video player all format allows you to enjoy the best video viewing experience. ==> KEY FEATURES: - Support ALL video formats: MKV, MP4, M4V, AVI, MOV, 3GP, FLV, WMV, RMVB, TS, etc. - Use Popup Play to watch in a floating window while chatting with others - Change video speed from 0.5x to 2x - Background Play allows you to listen to videos with screen off - Gesture controls (e.g. 10s forward/backward) - Auto detect video files and folders on your phone and SD card - Manage videos easily : Delete, Rename, etc. - Sleep Timer - Night Mode & Quick Mute - Five-band equalizer with bass boost - Easily switch audio track - Grid View & List View - Instantly find your video with Quick Search feature ==> Popup Play & Background Playback Popup Play allows you to keep watching the video when you are chatting with others. This small floating window is displayed in the corner of your screen. The Background Play makes it easy for you to listen to videos like an audiobook, even after locking your screen. ==> Media Player with Speed Control The media player allows users to adjust the playback speed of videos from 0.5x to 2.0x, making it possible to watch videos in slow motion or fast forward through long videos. This feature is especially useful for media content such as educational videos or tutorials. ==> MP4 Player with Many Features The MP4 player offers multiple features, such as 10-second fast forward and rewind, enabling you to quickly jump ahead or back. There's an equalizer that allows you to adjust the sound for the best listening experience. And for late night viewing, the Night Mode feature reduces the brightness to ease your eye strain. ==> HD Video Player Lite This HD Video Player is less than 10 MB to download, installs quickly, and loads fast. The interface of the media player is simple and user-friendly, and functionality is clear and intuitive. With gesture controls, You can enjoy ultra HD and smooth video with just a few taps. Are you struggling with storage space or have performance issues with your phone ? Or are you still looking for an extremely light & user-friendly video player in all formats for iPhone? If so, this HD Video Player should be your first choice! Have a try with HD Video Player All Format and enjoy the smooth video playback experience! If you have any suggestions or comments about our video player, please feel free to contact us via email at ravimunjani011@gmail.com.

Screenshots

Plain Player4 screens
Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Player at none against Plain Player's 1. Video Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Plain Player's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Video Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Player ships an update every 8 days, Video Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Plain Player versus Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain PlayerVideo Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB96 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSon Hoang ThaiRavi Munjani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plain Player

One-time1
  • Remove ads forever$4.99
None

Video Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Player free?
Plain Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plain Player or Video Player have ads?
Both Plain Player and Video Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Player or Video Player?
Plain Player ships an update every 8 days, and Video Player monthly. Most recently, Plain Player was updated on September 14, 2026 and Video Player on September 21, 2026.

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