Comparison

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) vs Ziposs Player

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

Head to head
About

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

This Safari extension allows users to parse Japanese text on websites, access a dictionary, and identify unknown words. It also enables adding and reviewing flashcards, with unique 2D review modes for vocabulary learning at your own pace. Requires a JPDB.io account.

Highlights
  • Parse Japanese text on websites
  • Access Japanese dictionary
  • Identify unknown words
  • Add and review flashcards
  • 2D SRS vocabulary review
  • Learn words at your own pace
Features
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Everything that you know and love about the JPDBreader with just a little bit more! With this Safari extension, you can: - Parse Japanese you find on websites using your JPDB account. This means you can have easy access to a Japanese dictionary and can see at a glance which words you don't know yet. - Add new flashcards and review them straight from the popup - Lots of quality-of-life improvements aimed at touchscreen users - Review on JPDB.io in 2D! Introducing a new concept where all of your SRS vocabulary words are spread out on the screen, allowing you to review in your own order! - Learn new words at your own pace. Never again will you have to wait until all of your reviews are done Notes: This requires a JPDB.io account and the API key found in the settings page. Credit: This extension is built using Max-Kamp's original jpd-breader with additions/changes applied. Huge shoutout to him for his amazing work!

About

Ziposs Player

Features
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Your media. Your way. Ziposs Player brings local video and audio playback, photo viewing, nearby file sharing and archive tools together. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE Open videos and music from your device. Organize a playlist, jump to the previous or next item, repeat playback and set a sleep timer. SHARE FILES AND WHOLE FOLDERS Send files and folders, including subfolders, between devices on the same network. App-to-app sharing uses device discovery and a 4-digit PIN. For a device without the app, create a temporary local web link. Keep the sending app open during sharing. CREATE ZIP AND 7Z YOUR WAY Choose the archive format, compression method and level, with an optional password. ZIP methods include Deflate, BZip2, Zstandard and Store. 7Z methods include LZMA2, PPMd and Zstandard. Browse supported archives and extract what you need. VIEW YOUR PHOTOS Open images from your device alongside your media and archive tools. Playback and format support depend on the operating system, codec and file. Nearby sharing requires devices on the same reachable local network.

Screenshots

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)4 screens
Ziposs Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) at none against Ziposs Player's shown. JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) ships an update fortnightly, Ziposs Player every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) versus Ziposs Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)Ziposs Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranklin FanelliMocoplex, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

No in-app purchases

None

Ziposs Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) free?
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ziposs Player free?
Ziposs Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) or Ziposs Player have ads?
Ziposs Player shows ads; JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) does not.
Which is updated more often, JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) or Ziposs Player?
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) ships an update fortnightly, and Ziposs Player every 6 weeks. Most recently, JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ziposs Player on September 30, 2026.

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