# MiPlayer vs Universal Video Player

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.

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 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiPlayer | Universal Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miplayer/id6736584797/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-video-playermovie/id6760896183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [学一 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764570629) | [启鹏 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845107614) |

## What reviewers say

### MiPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miplayer/id6736584797)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MiPlayer Pro Weekly (1 Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MiPlayer Pro Monthly（1 Month） | $4.99 | per month |
| MiPlayer Pro Yearly（1 Year） | $19.99 | per year |
| MiPlayer Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Universal Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-video-playermovie/id6760896183)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiPlayer free?

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

### Is Universal Video Player free?

Universal Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MiPlayer or Universal Video Player?

Universal Video Player is rated higher. MiPlayer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Universal Video Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MiPlayer or Universal Video Player have ads?

Universal Video Player shows ads; MiPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, MiPlayer or Universal Video Player?

MiPlayer ships an update weekly, and Universal Video Player every 9 days. Most recently, MiPlayer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Video Player on October 31, 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.*