Comparison

GOM Player vs zFuse

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

Head to head
About

GOM Player

This app offers a robust video playback experience on mobile devices, supporting a wide range of file formats without encoding. It provides intuitive controls, subtitle management, and cloud storage integration for convenient access to your media library.

Highlights
  • Supports non-encoded video files
  • Convenient UI with sliding menus
  • Sleep timer function
  • Dropbox and Google Drive integration
  • Advanced playback settings
  • Subtitle management
Features
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NO.1 Video Player Enjoy the easiest and most convenient free player on mobiles with the same reputation of Gom Media Player! We support all basic functions. We support non-encoding, speed control, finger gesture, subtitle management, section movement, light control, etc. [Features] 1. Variety of non-encoded video files including mp4 types can be played. 2. Convenient UI, such as sliding menus and intuitive screen options. 3. We support sleep timer function 4. It is possible to connect to Dropbox, GoogleDrive 5. We support advanced settings [Required access right] Access right to the following item is required for service use. - Photograph (Required) : Access to this function to call up the user's video file list and watch the video. - Media storage (Required) : Access to this function to call up the user's video file list and watch the video. - Camera(Required) : Access to this function to watch the videos in 360 degree mode. * E-AC3, DTS codecs are pay-codecs and they can only be used on the devices that support them.

About

zFuse

Play any video format and encoding directly from your device or network storage without conversion. Enjoy advanced subtitle effects, gesture controls, and file management features. Supports media servers, TV casting, and privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Plays all video formats and encodings
  • Supports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitles
  • Network playback from PC/NAS
  • Gesture controls for playback and settings
  • Folder encryption for privacy
  • File download and decompression
  • TV casting and media server support
Features
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- zFuse can play all video formats and encodings, allowing you to play video files on your mobile device without the need to convert to MP4. - zFuse supports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitles, enabling you to experience full subtitle effects just like on your PC/Mac. - zFuse features powerful networking technologies that allow you to play media from your PC or NAS directly, without occupying any space on your limited device storage and without needing to download anything. - zFuse also allows you to easily download files or directories directly from your PC or NAS, making it the perfect companion for your trips. - zFuse supports a variety of gestures - simply move your fingers to adjust playback position, font size, volume, and brightness. - zFuse carefully protects your privacy with folder encryption, so you no longer need to worry about privacy issues. - zFuse's detailed features include: * SMB/CIFS playback and discovery (easily play media files from your PC). * Download media files or directories from SAMBA/DLNA/WebDAV/FTP directly. * UPnP/DLNA playback and discovery. * Emby and Jellyfin media server support. * AirPlay playback. * Picture-in-Picture mode support. * iPad split-screen multitasking support. * Hardware acceleration. * HDR Tone Mapping support on non-HDR displays. * Subtitle effects support. * 0.5x-3.0x playback speed control. * 0.5x-5.0x screen zoom. * Media preview while seeking. * Built-in audio enhancement. * Multi-soundtrack selection. * Embedded/external subtitle track selection. * Subtitle synchronization. * Audio synchronization. * External subtitle font selection support. * Playlist file preview before playback. * Blu-ray directory playback. * Real-time playlist management and editing. * Screen mirroring. * File Management: - Delete, move, rename, create folders. - Wi-Fi file transfer support without USB cable connection. - Streaming media playlist creation support. - File decompression support: 7z, zip, rar, tar, bz, bz2, etc. * Gesture Controls: - Horizontal drag: adjust playback position. - Vertical drag on left side: adjust volume. - Vertical drag on right side: adjust brightness. - Pinch to zoom: adjust screen size. - Double-tap: play/pause. - Two-finger double-tap: change video aspect ratio. * External Keyboard Support: - Space: pause/play. - Left Arrow: backward seek. - Right Arrow: forward seek. - Esc: exit playback. - S: change playback speed. - B: play previous. - N: play next. - Z: change screen scale. * Supported Video Formats: MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, RMVB, ASF, OGV, Blu-ray ISO and more. * Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, APE and more. * Supported Subtitle Formats: SRT, SSA, ASS, SUP, VTT. * Supported Image Formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, HEIC and more. * Supported eBook Formats: EPUB, TXT, PDF. * Code Editor Supported Languages: JSON, HTML, XML, C/C++, Lua, Java, Objective-C, Swift, Python, JavaScript. * Supported Document Formats: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Numbers, Keynote, Pages, RTF, CSV.

Screenshots

GOM Player3 screens
zFuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: zFuse at 4.7 against GOM Player's 4.0. zFuse also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 98). GOM Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. zFuse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GOM Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

zFuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zFuse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of GOM Player's written reviews are positive against 80% of zFuse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GOM Player ships an update every 5 weeks, zFuse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GOM Player versus zFuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGOM PlayerzFuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (98 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews80.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings981.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB156 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGOM&Companys-joys Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

GOM Player

All ratings98 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative39.1%

zFuse

All ratings1,194 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.6%

User reviews

GOM Player

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great video player
  • 👍 Plays all files
  • 👍 Easy file transfer
  • 👍 Good playback features
  • 👍 Simple and good interface

Room to improve

  • 👎 Installs spam
  • 👎 No HDR support
  • 👎 HEVC x265 not working
  • 👎 2160p not working
  • 👎 No subtitle support

zFuse

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth playback
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 💡 Supports a wide range of video formats
  • 🚀 Excellent video decoding and hardware acceleration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced video settings (color, contrast, etc.)
  • 🔍 Limited subtitle support
  • 🔍 Inconsistent network file sharing performance
  • 🔍 Cluttered UI with too many ads in some versions

Bugs and requests

GOM Player

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • Spam installation
  • HDR video washed out
  • HEVC x265 not working
  • 2160p not working
  • No subtitles
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  • Ads on every action
  • No playback speed control
  • Playing sound automatically from background
  • Videos not playing
  • Video quality degradation
  • Video playback errors (pixelated, distorted)
  • Cannot open video codecs after update
  • Specific videos have distorted screens
  • MKV file quality drops after update
  • Videos not playing after copying from PC
  • Sound and video not synchronized
  • Battery drains quickly
  • App crashes frequently
  • App crashes on startup
  • Volume display appears constantly
  • App not optimized for notch design phones
  • Cannot play MKV files with AC3 codec
  • Wi-Fi transfer URL not found
  • App crashes with stylized subtitles
  • Cannot play MKV files on background
  • Error playing podcast episodes
  • App crashes on iOS 10.3.3
  • App crashes on startup (airplane mode workaround)
  • File copy function removed
  • App crashes on startup
  • Volume display appears with Airpods
  • App crashes on iOS 13.1
  • Video playback flashing between normal and dim

Requested features

17 requests
  • Transfer from Apple device to PC
  • Gesture controls (tap to pause/play)
  • Download subtitles
  • More settings options
  • File transfer via Wi-Fi using browser
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  • Search bar
  • Playback speed control
  • AirPlay support
  • Looping capability on video playback
  • Bookmark function
  • NAS accessibility
  • Full screen for notch devices
  • Loop songs
  • Password protection
  • Rename files in player list
  • Support for Dolby AC3 codecs
  • Play online videos

zFuse

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback issues with certain video codecs
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between files
  • Inability to remember last playback position
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add picture-in-picture mode
  • Implement a more robust subtitle management system
  • Provide more video customization options
  • Improve network file sharing stability and speed
  • Optimize UI for better user experience

In-app purchases

None

GOM Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

zFuse

One-time1
  • Remove ads$9.99

Questions

Is GOM Player free?
GOM Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zFuse free?
zFuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GOM Player or zFuse?
zFuse is rated higher. GOM Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while zFuse averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do GOM Player or zFuse have ads?
zFuse shows ads; GOM Player does not.
Which is updated more often, GOM Player or zFuse?
GOM Player ships an update every 5 weeks, and zFuse every 4 weeks. Most recently, GOM Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and zFuse on October 26, 2026.

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