Comparison

MiPlayer vs LocalPlayer

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Play videos from photo library
  • Browse local video library
  • Adjustable playback speeds
  • Drag to seek
  • Resume playback
  • Picture in Picture support
  • Filter by duration
Features
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Watch your own videos with LocalPlayer, a video player for media on your device. Browse your photo library, add videos and folders from Files, and continue watching from your last position. YOUR VIDEOS, IN ONE PLAYER • Play popular video formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI and WebM. • Browse videos from your photo library automatically. • Add videos or folders from Files and organize a playlist. • Resume playback from your last position. • Play in order, repeat a video, repeat a playlist or exit after a video. MORE PLAYBACK OPTIONS The following features are available with a one-time in-app purchase, without a subscription: • Import SRT and ASS subtitle files, switch subtitle tracks and adjust subtitle timing. • Watch in Picture in Picture while using other apps. • Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3x and press and hold for 3x playback. • Select available audio tracks. • Show playback progress in your library, hide short clips and use skip buttons to move backward or forward by 5, 10, 15 or 30 seconds. Subtitle and audio track options depend on the video. External subtitles appear in the player; Picture in Picture does not display them yet. LocalPlayer plays your own media and does not provide movies or video downloads. It does not upload your media files.

Screenshots

MiPlayer4 screens
LocalPlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MiPlayer at 4.5 against LocalPlayer's 4.0. MiPlayer also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 50%) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). LocalPlayer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MiPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LocalPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of MiPlayer's written reviews are positive against 50% of LocalPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiPlayer ships an update weekly, LocalPlayer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MiPlayer versus LocalPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiPlayerLocalPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (16 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer学一 杨利龙 张

Customer experience

MiPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative37.9%

LocalPlayer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MiPlayer

Subscriptions3
  • MiPlayer Pro Weekly (1 Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • MiPlayer Pro Monthly(1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • MiPlayer Pro Yearly(1 Year)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MiPlayer Pro - Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

LocalPlayer

One-time1
  • LocalPlayer Pro – Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is MiPlayer free?
MiPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalPlayer free?
LocalPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MiPlayer or LocalPlayer?
MiPlayer is rated higher. MiPlayer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while LocalPlayer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MiPlayer or LocalPlayer have ads?
Neither MiPlayer nor LocalPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiPlayer or LocalPlayer?
MiPlayer ships an update weekly, and LocalPlayer every 4 days. Most recently, MiPlayer was updated on November 8, 2026 and LocalPlayer on November 10, 2026.

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