Comparison

MiPlayer vs ddPlayer

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

ddPlayer

This app allows you to play videos, audio, and images from local storage, cloud drives, and network-attached storage. It connects to media servers like Plex and Jellyfin, offering features like adjustable playback speed, subtitles, and background audio.

Highlights
  • Play local files
  • Connect to cloud drives (Baidu Netdisk, OneDrive)
  • Access NAS via WebDAV, SMB, FTP
  • Supports Plex, Jellyfin, Emby
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Subtitle and audio track selection
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
Features
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Connect your home NAS, cloud drives, and media servers—all in one app. ddPlayer streams original 4K HDR and Dolby Vision files directly without transcoding, and automatically builds a rich poster wall so your scattered videos, music, and photos stay organized and play smoothly in one place. • Rich Sources, Instant Playback Connect to media servers including Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex; easily access your computer and NAS via WebDAV, SMB, and FTP; or sign in directly to Baidu Netdisk, 123Pan, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Guangya Cloud. You can also import local files, videos from your system Photo Library, or play network stream links directly. • Organized Media Library, Clearly Presented Automatically read and display covers, synopses, and category metadata provided by your media servers, with support for local NFO metadata. Browse content by folder and series on the detail page, and switch between different resolution versions. Sync playback progress across devices and quickly pick up where you left off with "Continue Watching", day-grouped playback history, and favorite folders. • 4K Ultra-HD & Disc Decoding, Refined Visuals Powered by hardware acceleration and an all-format decoding engine, smoothly play 4K, 8K, high frame rate (60/120FPS), HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision videos with HDR tone mapping. Natively play ISO disc images, BDMV, and VIDEO_TS directories directly—automatically detecting main playlists, multi-audio tracks, and Simplified/Traditional Chinese subtitle languages without splitting or converting files in advance. • Live AI Subtitles, Styled Subtitles & Danmaku Automatically load embedded subtitles and external subtitles in the same directory. Natively render ASS / SSA styled subtitles and SUP / PGS graphic subtitles with customizable font size, position, color, and timing offset. Built-in offline multi-language AI speech-to-subtitle generation and bilingual translation make watching foreign-language videos and study courses effortless. Supports importing and matching Danmaku (bullet comments) with customizable style, speed, density, and display area. • Intuitive Controls, Play at Your Own Pace Supports 0.5x–4.0x playback speed control and long-press temporary speed boost. Drag the progress bar with real-time keyframe thumbnail previews, and use intuitive swipe gestures to fine-tune progress, brightness, and volume. Multitask seamlessly with Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback, while protecting your personal media with a passcode privacy lock. • Beyond Video: Lossless Music & HD Photo Gallery Enjoy lossless audio formats including FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, and DSD right in the same library, complete with a dedicated playback queue, cover art display, and background listening. Smoothly browse high-resolution photos and original images with pinch-to-zoom detail enhancement and smart adjacent image prefetching. [Supported Features & Formats] - Media Servers & Network Protocols: Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, SMB, WebDAV, FTP, STRM - Cloud Drives: Baidu Netdisk, 123Pan, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Guangya Cloud - Video Formats: MKV, MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, RMVB, RM, TS, M2TS, MTS, WEBM, MPG, MPEG, VOB, OGV, 3GP, ASF, ISO, BDMV, VIDEO_TS, Apple ProRes, AV1, HEVC (H.265), VP9, H.264 (including Hi10P) - Audio Formats: FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, DSF, DFF, MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, AIFF, WMA, WV, MKA - Subtitles & Danmaku: SRT, ASS, SSA, SUP, PGS, VTT, TX3G, MOV_TEXT, Live AI Subtitles, Danmaku Display - Image Formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, TIFF, BMP, RAW, DNG Privacy Policy: https://ddplayer.app/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: https://ddplayer.app/terms/

Screenshots

MiPlayer4 screens
ddPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ddPlayer at 89% against MiPlayer's 59%. ddPlayer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, 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 ddPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ddPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of MiPlayer's written reviews are positive against 89% of ddPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiPlayer ships an update weekly, ddPlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MiPlayer versus ddPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiPlayerddPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (16 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1616
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer学一 杨玉彬 董

Customer experience

MiPlayer

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

ddPlayer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative2.6%

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
3 purchases

ddPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • ddPlayer PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ddPlayer PRO Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • ddPlayer PRO Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is MiPlayer free?
MiPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ddPlayer free?
ddPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MiPlayer or ddPlayer?
ddPlayer is rated higher. MiPlayer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ddPlayer averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do MiPlayer or ddPlayer have ads?
Neither MiPlayer nor ddPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiPlayer or ddPlayer?
MiPlayer ships an update weekly, and ddPlayer every 3 days. Most recently, MiPlayer was updated on November 8, 2026 and ddPlayer on November 10, 2026.

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