# Viddle vs RKN PLAYER

The clearest difference is rating: Viddle at 4.4 against RKN PLAYER's 4.0. Viddle also leads on ratings volume (764 vs 4). RKN PLAYER's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Viddle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RKN PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Viddle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viddle has 764 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Viddle ships an update every 2 weeks, RKN PLAYER daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viddle | RKN PLAYER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viddle-no-ads-video-browser/id6502212229/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rkn-player/id6745034886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **764** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ink River, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735642820) | [Mustafa Karroum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810508267) |

## What reviewers say

### Viddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viddle-no-ads-video-browser/id6502212229)

This app enhances video streaming by blocking ads, allowing background playback, and offering picture-in-picture mode for multitasking. It also provides features like AI summaries and comment translation for a more engaging viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Ad-free video playback, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background audio playback, AI video summarization, Comment translation, UI customization

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Membership 6 months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership 1 year | $5.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Refer Reward | Free | one-time |
| 1 Month Referral Reward | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime membership | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚫 Effective ad blocking for free
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy setup
- 🎬 Picture-in-Picture (PiP) functionality
- 🔊 Background audio playback capability
- 💰 Affordable lifetime subscription option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📺 Inconsistent ad behavior despite 'no ads' claim
- 🔙 Missing back button from Shorts and search results
- 🔊 Audio muting issues during playback
- 📱 Screen rotation not working in fullscreen

**Reported bugs**

- No back button from Shorts view
- Double-tap skip functionality broken
- Fast forward/rewind controls not responding
- Playlist auto-pause issues
- Video muting when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Auto-rotate for fullscreen landscape mode
- Gesture-based navigation (swipe to go back)
- Automatic Picture-in-Picture on app exit
- Playback speed customization (x2, x3, x4)
- SponsorBlock integration


### RKN PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rkn-player/id6745034886)

Enjoy smooth and reliable video playback from online streams or local files. This player offers wide format support, picture-in-picture mode, and AirPlay for a flexible viewing experience. It also includes a dark mode for comfortable low-light use.

**Highlights:** Stream online and local videos, Support for MP4, MPD, HLS, DASH, Picture-in-Picture mode, AirPlay support, Dark Mode

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viddle free?

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

### Is RKN PLAYER free?

RKN PLAYER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Viddle or RKN PLAYER?

Viddle is rated higher. Viddle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 764 ratings, while RKN PLAYER averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Viddle or RKN PLAYER have ads?

Both Viddle and RKN PLAYER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viddle or RKN PLAYER?

Viddle ships an update every 2 weeks, and RKN PLAYER daily. Most recently, Viddle was updated on November 8, 2026 and RKN PLAYER on November 5, 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.*