Comparison

Spool vs Vuko Player

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

Head to head
About

Spool

Immerse yourself in exclusive 360 and VR content, from live music and sports to travel vlogs and comedy. Enjoy a curated catalog of unique, legal HD videos with a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Exclusive 360 and VR content
  • Curated video catalog
  • HD quality videos
  • Ad-free viewing
  • User-friendly player
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В приложении Spool вы можете смотреть эксклюзивный контент в форматах 360 (видео с круговым обзором) и VR (стерео-видео с ощущением присутствия). В нашем каталоге представлены видео на любой вкус, заботливо отсортированные для удобного и быстрого поиска. Наша команда, не покладая рук, снимает для любимых зрителей видео различных направлений и жанров, среди которых: — Музыкальные концерты — Студийные выступления артистов — Спортивные мероприятия — Блоги о путешествиях от первого лица — Комедийные шоу, подкасты и многое другое Для просмотра роликов в формате VR вам потребуются специальные очки, доступные для заказа на нашем сайте (и в других магазинах тоже, не переживайте). Еще о приложении: — 100% уникальный и легальный контент в HD-качестве — Никакой встроенной рекламы — Удобный плеер Служба поддержки пользователей — support@spoolapp.ru Пользовательское соглашение — https://spoolapp.ru/agreement Положение о персональных данных (политика конфиденциальности) — https://spoolapp.ru/statement

About

Vuko Player

Features
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Vuko Player is a fast, beautiful HDR video player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Stream from your Plex or Jellyfin media servers, download videos for offline viewing, and enjoy your favorite content in stunning 4K HDR. Stream from your servers with ease • Connect to Plex or Jellyfin in seconds • Manage multiple profiles for different servers or accounts • Smooth, reliable video playback without interruptions Watch anywhere — even offline • Download movies and shows from Plex or Jellyfin • Watch offline on flights, commutes, or in low-signal areas • Keep your entertainment with you wherever you go Stunning HDR and 4K quality • Vivid colors and crisp details with HDR playback • Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays • Perfect for movies, TV shows, or personal videos Multitask with Picture-in-Picture • Keep watching in a floating window while using other apps • PiP works with both streaming and offline content Why Vuko Player? • Works as one of the best Plex/Jellyfin client • Fast, elegant, and easy to use • Free to use with one simple upgrade to unlock unlimited playback — no ads If you're looking for a Plex/Jellyfin video player without bloat, Vuko Player gives you the speed, quality, and flexibility you deserve.

Screenshots

Spool4 screens
Vuko Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spool at none against Vuko Player's 1. Spool also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Vuko Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Vuko Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spool ships an update every 3 months, Vuko Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spool versus Vuko Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolVuko Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB82 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYun Sergei Olegovich IP23doors

In-app purchases

None

Spool

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vuko Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited playback$9.99

Questions

Is Spool free?
Spool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vuko Player free?
Vuko Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spool or Vuko Player have ads?
Neither Spool nor Vuko Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spool or Vuko Player?
Spool ships an update every 3 months, and Vuko Player fortnightly. Most recently, Spool was updated on November 4, 2026 and Vuko Player on November 5, 2026.

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