# DS Video+ vs Video Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Player at 82% against DS Video+'s 0%. Video Player also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). DS Video+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DS Video+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Player holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DS Video+'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Video Player's.

DS Video+ ships an update every 11 months, Video Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS Video+ | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video-plus/id6474862754/reviews) | **[4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-eplayerx/id6747369377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [青龙 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683451647) | [星 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820950952) |

## What reviewers say

### DS Video+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video-plus/id6474862754)

Organize and play your video collection from Synology DiskStation or personal devices. Sync playback across devices, search easily, and create smart playlists. Download videos for offline viewing.

**Highlights:** Personal video library management, Seamless cross-device synchronization, Powerful video search function, Smart personalized playlists, Offline video playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-eplayerx/id6747369377)

This app aggregates multiple media sources, allowing you to connect to private Emby servers for seamless, high-quality video playback. Enjoy a clean, immersive viewing experience with support for various formats and subtitle options.

**Highlights:** Connect to Emby servers, Aggregate media sources, Supports 4K HDR, Clean viewing experience, Subtitle and audio switching, Personal media library playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| EplayerX PRO All Access Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX macOS PRO | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $7.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX TV PRO | $7.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX PRO All Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DS Video+ free?

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

### Is Video Player free?

Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DS Video+ or Video Player?

Video Player is rated higher. DS Video+ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Video Player averages 4.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do DS Video+ or Video Player have ads?

Neither DS Video+ nor Video Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DS Video+ or Video Player?

DS Video+ ships an update every 11 months, and Video Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, DS Video+ was updated on June 8, 2026 and Video Player on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*