Comparison

Files Player vs Showtrove

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

Head to head
About

Files Player

Features
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For years, I have been collecting countless audio and video files on my hard drives that I want to listen to and watch in between or on the go. No streaming, no subscription, no cloud, no cover art – and no annoying risk of Wi-Fi dropouts or mobile network playback glitches – just copy the files over and take them with you offline. But with “memory”: the app remembers which files I have already played (incl. position). And it works in standby mode and can be conveniently operated from Lock Screen, Apple Watch and AirPods. THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES 1) Easy 2) Simple 3) Uncomplicated THE APP WILL BE USEFUL FOR 1) Tidying up 2) Sorting 3) Discovering A PLAYER LIKE A BIG MEMORY STICK For the price of a veeeery small memory stick. The app shares its Documents folder. So you can upload and delete files and folders directly via the Finder. TRANSFER AUDIO/VIDEO FILES 1) Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac. 2) Select it on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar. 3) In the “Files” tab, expand the “Files Player” app with >. 4) Drag & drop audio/video files into the app. 5) Delete files / folders with context menu. Can also be done in the app with the “Trash” button. 6) Refresh the list using the “Refresh” button or “Pull to refresh”. 7) HandOff active? Then alternatively copy files to the clipboard and transfer them to the device using the “Folder” button. 8) On a PC use iTunes. 9) Formats: mp3, m4a, aiff (audio), mp4, m4v, mov (video). The free app is limited to 5 files. If you support me in the development of the app by purchasing it, you can not only manage as many files as you like, but also choose your favorite color for icon & interface via button “Settings” button.

About

Showtrove

Features
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Stop scrolling. Pick smarter. Showtrove is the smart movie and TV companion for people tired of scrolling Netflix, Prime, Disney+, and Apple TV for an hour and ending up with nothing. Three curated picks every night. Where to watch in your region. The watchlist that actually helps you decide. KEY FEATURES - Tonight's Smart Picks Three handpicked options every day — a Quick Watch, a Premium Pick, and a Hidden Gem. No infinite scroll. No algorithm fatigue. - Where to Watch See exactly which streaming service has the title in your region. 14 countries supported: UK, US, TR, DE, FR, ES, IT, BR, MX, JP, IN, CA, AU, NL. - Mood-Based Browse Find something fast — Quick Watch, Critically Loved, Hidden Gems, Date Night, 90 Minutes or Less, and more. - Smart Watchlist Your saved titles intelligently surfaced. Save three or more — Showtrove picks the right one for tonight. - Premium Cinematic UI Built for late-night browsing. Deep purple. Glassmorphism. No clutter. No ad-farm feel. - Search & Discover Recent searches, trending titles, filter by Movies, TV, or People. Find anything in seconds. GO PRO — start with a 3-day free trial - Ad-Free Experience — zero banners, zero interruptions - Episode-Level TV Tracking — mark every episode watched, season by season - Multi-Region Compare — see availability across all 14 countries at once - Smart Picks+ — six daily picks instead of three - More Pro features coming soon Cancel anytime. Subscription auto-renews. Manage in your Apple ID settings. WHO IT'S FOR If you've wasted 45 minutes scrolling and ended up watching the wrong thing — Showtrove is for you. Movie nights deserve better than algorithm fatigue. ABOUT Built by Prime Quantum Studios in London. The team behind Boom Chain, UniMind Pro, and Idle Money Tree. ATTRIBUTIONS This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Trending data via Trakt.tv. Artwork via Fanart.tv community contributors. Streaming availability via JustWatch. Cancel anytime. Subscription auto-renews. Manage in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://axxo33.github.io/showtrove/privacy.html

Screenshots

Files Player4 screens
Showtrove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Files Player at weekly against Showtrove's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Files Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Showtrove sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Player ships an update weekly, Showtrove every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Files Player versus Showtrove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles PlayerShowtrove
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIvo WesselErhan Incioglu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99
1 purchases

Showtrove

Subscriptions1
  • StreamVault Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Files Player free?
Files Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Showtrove free?
Showtrove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Files Player or Showtrove have ads?
Neither Files Player nor Showtrove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files Player or Showtrove?
Files Player ships an update weekly, and Showtrove every 2 months. Most recently, Files Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and Showtrove on October 22, 2026.

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