Comparison

GOM Player vs KMPlayer+ Divx Codec

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

KMPlayer+ Divx Codec

Enhance your media experience with advanced codec support for DivX and a wide range of subtitle formats. Enjoy high-definition playback, customizable settings, and seamless file sharing.

Highlights
  • DivX codec support
  • High-definition video playback (HD, 4K, 8K)
  • Extensive subtitle format support
  • Color and zoom adjustment
  • Playback speed control
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
  • Cloud and network streaming
Features
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▶ KMPlayer, Customer Lounge is here! ▶ Feedback, ideas, and events—all welcome. - Link: https://cobak.co/en/space/392 ▶ KMPlayer Plus (Divx Codec) officially support Divx codec. Please check up codec which is not supported. [ Supported codec ] Avi File : DXMF, DX50, DIVX, DIV4, DIV3, MP4V MKV File : DX50, DIV3, DIVX, DIV4, MP4V [ Not supported codec ] DTS, EAC3, TrueHD eac3, mlp, trhd, dts, dts, dtsb, dtsc, dtse, dtsh, dtsl, ms [ Supported Subtitle Format ] DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle Track. SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.SAMI(.smi) with ruby tag support. SubRip(.srt), MicroDVD(.sub/.txt), VobSub(.sub/.idx), SubViewer2.0(.sub), MPL2(.mpl/.txt), TMPlayer(.txt), Teletext, PJS(.pjs) , WebVTT(.vtt) ▶ Function for KMPlayer Plus (Divx Codec) Media Player Function Bookmark : Bookmark on your wanted position to play. High definition video playback: HD, 4K, 8K, UHD, Full HD playback. Color adjustment: change brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, gamma information Zoom in video: Zoom in and move the video you're watching Section repeat: Repeat after section designation Invert video: Invert left and right (mirror mode), upside down Quick Button: Select and specify player options with one click Equalizer: Use equalizer for music and video Speed control: Playback speed control function up to 0.25 ~ 4 times Beautiful UI: beautiful music and video playback UI Subtitle Setting: Change subtitle color, size, position Timer function: Video and music timer function Other Functions Sharing via Wi-Fi: Using Wi-Fi file transfer between a PC and mobile without a wired connection. Search function: Search music and video you want My List (Playlist): Create video and music playlist Play URL: Play any video on web by entering a URL (Streaming) Network: Private server connection by FTP, UPNP, SMB, WebDAV Cloud: Play music and content within Dropbox, OneDrive ▶ Access Permission Information Selectable Permission Storage: Request for access to photos, music, and videos stored on the device * You can use the basic service even if you do not agree with the selectable permission. (However, functions that require selectable permission cannot be used.) ▶ Contact Email : 'support.divx@kmplayer.com'

Screenshots

GOM Player3 screens
KMPlayer+ Divx Codec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GOM Player at Free against KMPlayer+ Divx Codec's $3.99. GOM Player also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). KMPlayer+ Divx Codec's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

GOM Player is free to download; KMPlayer+ Divx Codec costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for GOM Player against 3.9 for KMPlayer+ Divx Codec. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 51 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of GOM Player's written reviews are positive against 56% of KMPlayer+ Divx Codec's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GOM Player ships an update every 5 weeks, KMPlayer+ Divx Codec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GOM Player versus KMPlayer+ Divx Codec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGOM PlayerKMPlayer+ Divx Codec
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.0 (98 ratings) — better3.9 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews55.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB138 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGOM&CompanyPANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

GOM Player

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

KMPlayer+ Divx Codec

All ratings51 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative31.0%

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

KMPlayer+ Divx Codec

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GOM Player

No in-app purchases

None

KMPlayer+ Divx Codec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GOM Player free?
GOM Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KMPlayer+ Divx Codec free?
KMPlayer+ Divx Codec costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GOM Player or KMPlayer+ Divx Codec?
GOM Player is rated higher. GOM Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while KMPlayer+ Divx Codec averages 3.9 from 51 ratings.
Do GOM Player or KMPlayer+ Divx Codec have ads?
Neither GOM Player nor KMPlayer+ Divx Codec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GOM Player or KMPlayer+ Divx Codec?
GOM Player ships an update every 5 weeks, and KMPlayer+ Divx Codec every 9 days. Most recently, GOM Player was updated on October 11, 2026 and KMPlayer+ Divx Codec on October 9, 2026.

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