Comparison

fastPlayer vs EC4S

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

Head to head
About

fastPlayer

A versatile local media player supporting numerous audio and video formats. It offers seamless file transfers from your computer and features like variable playback speed, background playback, and intuitive gesture controls for an enhanced media experience.

Highlights
  • Supports wide range of audio/video formats
  • Direct file transfer via iTunes, SMB, WiFi
  • Variable playback speed control
  • Background playback for audio/video
  • Intuitive gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback
  • File management with folders and sorting
  • Image viewing and editing
  • ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
Features
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fastPlayer is a versatile local media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. It allows direct video transfers from your computer to your device via iTunes, SMB, or WiFi. The app is stable, feature-rich, and easy to use. [CarPlay Support] Compatible with CarPlay systems, enabling playback of local music files stored on your mobile device. [Variable Speed Playback] Adjust the playback speed freely—speed up or slow down as needed. Double-speed playback is ideal for learning from video tutorials efficiently. [Intuitive Controls] Swipe left to adjust brightness, swipe right to control volume, and double-tap to pause or play. [Background Playback] Videos continue playing even when the app is running in the background. [Multiple Transfer Methods] Wired transfer via iTunes file sharing. Wireless transfer over WiFi—files are saved locally and can be played offline. [File Management] Create folders for organized classification and sort files using multiple criteria. [Image Viewing and Editing] Supports viewing and editing of various image formats. [File Compression and Decompression] Compatible with RAR and ZIP formats for both compression and extraction. [Document Support] Browse and edit multiple document types, including PDF, Office files, and TXT documents. Contact: coderlsw@gmail.com

About

EC4S

Features
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Centralized Management Platform for Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) in Hong Kong Smart Construction Technology Industry. Visualize device uploaded data collected in construction site, provide realtime analytics and alert delivery.

Screenshots

fastPlayer4 screens
EC4S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EC4S at none against fastPlayer's 1. fastPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, 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. fastPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EC4S asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
fastPlayer versus EC4S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfastPlayerEC4S
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB81 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer少为 刘MARC GLOBAL TRADE LINK CO., LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

fastPlayer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$3.99
None

EC4S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is fastPlayer free?
fastPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EC4S free?
EC4S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do fastPlayer or EC4S have ads?
Neither fastPlayer nor EC4S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, fastPlayer or EC4S?
fastPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and EC4S every 3 weeks. Most recently, fastPlayer was updated on October 24, 2026 and EC4S on October 17, 2026.

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