# Video Player vs CodecPlayer

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Player | CodecPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [菊琴 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665492729) | [Hao Xiong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792968602) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-my-local-player/id6451442934)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CodecPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecplayer-video-player/id6792968600)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Player free?

Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CodecPlayer free?

CodecPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Video Player or CodecPlayer have ads?

Video Player shows ads; CodecPlayer does not.

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