Comparison

LPKPlayer vs ikPlayer Lite

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

Head to head
About

LPKPlayer

Features
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LPKPlayer supports various formats such as mkv, mp4, and avi. Additionally, we fully support srt subtitles, allowing you to easily use subtitles in multiple languages. Furthermore, you can efficiently utilize the network through WebDAV and FTP. This enables users to conveniently access subtitles in their preferred language. Experience the convenience of our app's dual subtitle feature and enjoy subtitles in different languages effortlessly!

About

ikPlayer Lite

Features
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Even a laptop from over 10 years ago has sufficient performance. By using a large-capacity external HDD to store the photos and videos stored on all the family's iPhones on a Windows PC set as an SMB server, if you can access it in the same wifi environment as the Windows server, all family members can access it smoothly at home. You can also import CDs and transfer music to the Windows server to share and enjoy with your family. Even if you don't have a Windows SMB server, it also supports network HDDs such as RECBOX. It's a long explanation, but I hope you'll read it all to understand what features it has. I'd also appreciate it if you could take a look at the app preview video and screenshots. What you can do with this app ・Find the Windows SMB servers in your home network ・You can access the SMB servers you find with a username and password ■What you can do before selecting a server *The list can be rearranged or deleted ・Last played ・All played history ・Favorite list. Select or All play(shuffle,Repeat) ・Favorite folders ・Playlist registered in playlist groups. Select or All play(shuffle,Repeat) ・Downloaded list & total size. Select or All play(offline) ・Videos,images from the camera roll in your iPhone with this app's high-performance media player(offline) ・Videos,music,images from files stored in your iPhone with this app's high-performance media player(offline) ・You can hide server names that you do not want to display when there are multiple SMB servers ・Detailed settings for the color and design of the SMB server list ・Setting to show/hide the status bar common to all apps. Setting the color when it is displayed ・If you turn on auto login, you can skip entering your username and password ・Back up and Restore data using the sharing function ■What you can do after selecting a server ・Display folders and files ・Play all files in a folder at once(Shuffle,Repeat) ・Folder and file display can be switched between list display and icon display ・Set thumbnails for folders. Thumbnails can be set from videos or the iPhone camera roll ・Image files are automatically displayed as thumbnails ・Set the display size and font size of folders and files ・Folder and file lists can be sorted by name, modification date and time, and size ・Detailed color design for folders and file lists ・Multiple files can be selected and added to a playlist ・Files can be downloaded, and downloaded files can be played offline ・A function to narrow down the display of files and folders using the search field ・A function to narrow down the display of files and folders by searching through sub-folders using the search field and Deep Search button ■What you can do with the media player after selecting a file ・Play videos and music. Show Image ・Switching Audio&Subtitle(Japanese and English,etc) ・Music can be played in the background (even in sleep mode) ・You can bookmark any playback position ・Check, edit, and jump to bookmark lists ・Rewind and fast forward ・Change aspect ratio ・15 second rewind and 30 second forward ・Screen lock ・Screen rotation ・Add to Favorite list ・Add to playlist ・Check playable list and jump playback.(Shuffle,Repeat) ・Set subtitle instead of file name ・Extract thumbnail from currently playing video ・Set thumbnail from camera roll ・Auto-play function when next file is available ・Function to set color design in detail ・Function related to sound as follows ・Equalizer ・Option to mute sound during playback ・Ability to adjust audio delay. (Memorized for each file) ・Ability to change playback speed ・Ability to loop playback between A & B ・The following gesture ・Change volume ・Change brightness ・Double tap left or right to fast forward or rewind 10 seconds ・Swipe left or right to fast forward or rewind(changes depending on the amount of swipe) ・Double tap for full screen(videos only) ・Swipe to end playback ・Control panel settings ・By mirroring from the Control Center, you can display videos on your TV just like with AirPlay Made in Japan

Screenshots

LPKPlayer4 screens
ikPlayer Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LPKPlayer at none against ikPlayer Lite's 1. ikPlayer Lite's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. ikPlayer Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LPKPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LPKPlayer ships an update every 5 days, ikPlayer Lite daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LPKPlayer versus ikPlayer Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLPKPlayerikPlayer Lite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnusoft Inc.IK Software

In-app purchases

None

LPKPlayer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ikPlayer Lite

One-time1
  • Pro&future features available$1.99

Questions

Is LPKPlayer free?
LPKPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ikPlayer Lite free?
ikPlayer Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LPKPlayer or ikPlayer Lite have ads?
Neither LPKPlayer nor ikPlayer Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LPKPlayer or ikPlayer Lite?
LPKPlayer ships an update every 5 days, and ikPlayer Lite daily. Most recently, LPKPlayer was updated on November 8, 2026 and ikPlayer Lite on November 5, 2026.

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