Comparison

MiPlayer vs 7Player

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

7Player

Stream your private media library in high quality from NAS devices without transcoding. Enjoy IPTV channels with fast switching and master-grade audio with synchronized lyrics. This app prioritizes local playback and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Native NAS media streaming (SMB, WebDAV, FTP, NFS)
  • 4K HDR playback with hardware acceleration
  • IPTV live channel player with fast switching
  • Master-grade lossless audio with synchronized lyrics
  • Local-first, zero-tracking privacy
  • Multi-select media management
Features
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7Player is an ultra-fast, multi-protocol 4K video & audio player built for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Directly stream your private NAS media library without transcoding, watch IPTV live channels with instant switching, and enjoy master-quality Hi-Fi audio with synchronized live lyrics. 100% local-first, zero cloud servers, zero tracking. KEY FEATURES: 1. Native Cloud & Network Storage Streaming • Directly connect to Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, and AList via SMB 2/3, WebDAV, FTP, and NFS. • Direct play large 4K / 8K bluray files without lag or transcoding. • Automatic folder tree browsing, resume playback, and smart metadata caching. 2. 4K HDR & Hardware Acceleration • Powered by Apple VideoToolbox and Metal for buttery-smooth playback up to 4K 120fps. • True-to-life colors with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. • System-native Picture-in-Picture (PiP), background audio, and seamless auto-next episode playback. 3. IPTV & Live Stream Player • Full support for IPTV M3U/M3U8 playlists with sub-150ms channel switching. • Auto-matched channel logos and comprehensive EPG programming guides. • Compatible with standard JSON media playlists and open CMS streaming endpoints. 4. Master-Grade Lossless Audio & Synchronized Lyrics • Native hardware decoding for FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, and DSD. • Millisecond-accurate synchronized live lyrics with dynamic frosted-glass background. • Full lock-screen playback controls, AirPlay streaming, and continuous background music. 5. Fluid Multi-Select & Productivity • Swipe-to-select multiple media files smoothly, just like the native Photos app. • Floating action Dock for quick categorizing, tagging, and management. 6. 100% Local-First & Absolute Privacy • No intermediate servers: media streams directly between your devices and your private storage. • Zero user tracking or data collection: no accounts, no behavioral tracking. • Credentials encrypted locally using Apple Keychain hardware security. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & FORMATS: • Protocols: SMB 2/3, WebDAV, WebDAVS, FTP, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, HLS, RTMP • Video: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, TS, M2TS, WMV, FLV, WebM, etc. • Audio: FLAC, APE, WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG, M4A, ALAC, DSD • Subtitles: ASS, SSA, SRT, VTT, Embedded & External Subtitles with custom styling 隐私政策: https://7player.pages.dev/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MiPlayer4 screens
7Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 7Player at 100% against MiPlayer's 59%. 7Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). MiPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. 7Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

7Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiPlayer has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of MiPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of 7Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiPlayer ships an update weekly, 7Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MiPlayer versus 7Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiPlayer7Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer学一 杨良 陈

Customer experience

MiPlayer

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

7Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

7Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiPlayer free?
MiPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 7Player free?
7Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiPlayer or 7Player?
7Player is rated higher. MiPlayer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while 7Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MiPlayer or 7Player have ads?
Neither MiPlayer nor 7Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiPlayer or 7Player?
MiPlayer ships an update weekly, and 7Player every 5 days. Most recently, MiPlayer was updated on November 12, 2026 and 7Player on November 10, 2026.

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