MiPlayer vs Universal Video Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MiPlayer
This app plays nearly all video formats without conversion. It offers private folders with password and FaceID protection, along with file encryption and app launch password security. Enjoy a clean interface with light and dark modes.
- Supports all video formats (MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, etc.)
- Import videos via WiFi, Photo Album, or File Manager
- Private folders with numeric password and FaceID
- File encryption
- App launch password protection
- Light and dark mode interface
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MiPlayer is an iOS player built for watching and organizing your videos. Web videos, played instantly Open a page in the built-in browser and MiPlayer will detect playable videos so you can stream them inside the app. There is no need to switch between apps, and web media is not saved to your device. Your media, your formats Play video and audio files already on your device, including MP4, MOV, MKV, RMVB, FLV, AVI, and more than 30 popular formats. Organize files in folders and keep important content in Private Space. Watch at your own pace Choose from ten playback speeds from 0.5x to 5x. Picture in Picture lets you keep watching while using other apps, whether you are learning from a course or catching up on a long video. Transfer from your computer Open the Wi-Fi transfer page in a computer browser, drag in your files, and receive them on your phone for local media management. Keep favorite sites close Save frequently visited websites on the browser home page and return to them quickly the next time you open MiPlayer. Private Space Use a password and Face ID to protect videos that should stay separate from your regular file list. Recently Deleted Recover accidentally deleted files within 15 days, or permanently delete them immediately from Settings. Sign in with Apple is optional. It is used only to restore account benefits, such as membership, after changing devices or reinstalling. Bookmarks, local files, and other device content remain on your device. Privacy Policy: https://legal.miplayer.net/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://legal.miplayer.net/terms/
Universal Video Player
Play virtually any audio or video file format locally or over a network. Stream content, manage files, and enjoy features like gesture controls and subtitle support. Protect your private videos with a password lock.
- Supports all major audio and video formats
- Network streaming and IPTV support
- Local network file transfer (SMB, FTP, SFTP)
- Wi-Fi and USB file transfer
- Compressed file playback (ZIP, RAR)
- Gesture controls for playback
- Smart subtitle search and adjustment
- Screen casting (Chromecast, AirPlay)
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Universal Video Player Fast Decoding · All Formats Supported · Privacy Security "Universal Player" is a professional local and network media player that plays almost all audio and video formats directly without transcoding. We are committed to protecting your privacy and data security while providing powerful features. Core Features Universal Decoding, Plays Everything Supports almost all video formats such as MP4, AVI, MKV, RMVB, FLV, MOV, M4V, 3GP, MPG, WMV, WEBM, TS, M2TS, and all major audio formats including MP3, FLAC, APE, WAV. Built-in powerful decoding engine for smooth playback of H.264 / H.265 / VP9 encoded videos. Network Streaming & IPTV Perfectly parses M3U8 / M3U playlists and supports streaming media playback over IPv6. You can directly input network addresses to watch live or on-demand content. Multi-Protocol File Transfer Local Network: Supports SMB, FTP, NFS, SFTP protocols for direct playback of videos from your computer or NAS. Wi-Fi Transfer: Quickly upload files to the app via a browser. USB Transfer: Supports iTunes file sharing. Powerful File Management Supports direct browsing and playback of compressed files such as ZIP, RAR, 7z. Provides file search, sorting, favorites, and other management features to keep your media library organized. Convenient Gesture Controls Long press: 2x speed playback Swipe left/right: Fast forward / rewind Double tap: Play / pause Smart Subtitle Support Supports various subtitle formats such as SRT, ASS, SSA. Allows online subtitle search and subtitle style adjustment for a seamless viewing experience. Full-Scene Screen Casting Supports DLNA, Chromecast, AirPlay, and screen mirroring, making it easy to cast videos to your TV or large screen. Privacy Protection Provides a password lock feature to encrypt and protect your private videos, ensuring access only by you. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew. To cancel renewal, please go to your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if applicable) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can manage your subscription through your Apple ID account settings. Privacy https://www.forapp.store/privacy-policy.html Terms https://www.forapp.store/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Video Player at 5.0 against MiPlayer's 4.4. Universal Video Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). MiPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. MiPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal Video Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal Video Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiPlayer has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MiPlayer ships an update weekly, Universal Video Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MiPlayer | Universal Video Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 学一 杨 | 启鹏 田 |
Customer experience
MiPlayer
Universal Video Player
In-app purchases
MiPlayer
- MiPlayer Pro Weekly (1 Weekly)$2.997 Days
- MiPlayer Pro Monthly(1 Month)$4.991 Month
- MiPlayer Pro Yearly(1 Year)$19.991 Year
- MiPlayer Pro - Lifetime$9.99
Universal Video Player
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$9.99









