MiPlayer vs LocalPlayer
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/
LocalPlayer
Easily play videos stored in your device's photo library. Browse your local video collection with clear thumbnails and details, then enjoy seamless playback with adjustable speeds and seeking.
- Play videos from photo library
- Browse local video library
- Adjustable playback speeds
- Drag to seek
- Resume playback
- Picture in Picture support
- Filter by duration
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LocalPlayer is a simple, private video player for the videos already on your device. Browse videos from Photos automatically, or add files from the Files app to build a playlist. Everything stays on your device: LocalPlayer does not upload or delete your media. Features: • Automatically browse videos in Photos • Add videos from Files to a custom playlist • Support popular video formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, and more • Continue watching from where you left off • Control playback speed and choose audio tracks • Use Picture in Picture while using other apps • See playback progress directly in your video library • Hide short clips with a minimum-duration filter • Use more playback speeds, including press-and-hold 3x playback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MiPlayer at 5.0 against LocalPlayer's 3.0. MiPlayer also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 50%). LocalPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. MiPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LocalPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
MiPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of MiPlayer's written reviews are positive against 50% of LocalPlayer's.
MiPlayer ships an update weekly, LocalPlayer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MiPlayer | LocalPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 学一 杨 | 利龙 张 |
Customer experience
MiPlayer
LocalPlayer
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
LocalPlayer
No in-app purchases
