Comparison

9Player vs PrimePlayer

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

Head to head
About

9Player

Features
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9Player is the all-in-one media player and entertainment hub designed to make managing and enjoying your content easier than ever. Whether you're into movies, music, podcasts, or photos, 9Player lets you access, organize, and play all your favorite media in one place. Stream effortlessly from your local drives, network shares, or the internet, and experience seamless playback with no limits. Key Features: Universal Media Support Play videos, music, and images from any source, whether it’s your local hard drive, optical discs, network shares, or streaming from the web. 9Player supports a wide range of formats, so you don’t need to worry about compatibility. AI-Enhanced Features Unlock the power of AI with 9Player’s custom video creation tools. Easily generate AI-powered images and videos, or enhance your media for a more personalized viewing experience. Seamless Streaming Stream movies, shows, and music from your favorite online platforms or your own library without any interruptions. With 9Player, you can access your media in high-quality without worrying about buffering or format issues. User-Friendly Interface Designed with simplicity in mind, 9Player boasts an intuitive interface that makes browsing through your media a breeze. Whether you're using your phone, tablet, or remote control on your TV, navigating through your content has never been easier. Home Theater Ready 9Player is optimized for big-screen viewing, turning your living room into a home theater. Enjoy movies and videos in stunning quality, and stream music with crystal-clear sound. Everything in One Place Keep all your media in one place, perfectly organized for quick access. No more switching between apps, 9Player lets you find everything you love in a single, convenient interface. Ready to elevate your media experience? Download 9Player today and enjoy all your favorite movies, music, and photos in one powerful app.

About

PrimePlayer

Organize, play, and transfer local and online videos in a private media library. Supports a wide range of formats and codecs, with advanced playback controls and GIF creation. Offers robust content protection for your media.

Highlights
  • Multi-format video playback
  • Organize local and online videos
  • Video transfer via Wi-Fi
  • GIF recording and editing
  • Content protection (password, Face ID)
  • Customizable playback controls
  • AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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Watch, organize, cast, and transfer videos on iPhone and iPad. PrimePlayer supports over 60 video and disc formats, covering all common video formats. Your local videos stay on your device. Local playback never passes through developer-operated servers, protecting your privacy. No registration, ads, personal data collection, or cross-app tracking. Available in 32 languages. FORMATS AND SUBTITLES • MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, RM/RMVB, FLV, WebM, MPEG, TS, and more. • AV1, H.264, H.265/HEVC, and VP9 codecs. • Main-video playback from ISO images and BDMV, VIDEO_TS, and DVDMEDIA folders. • Multiple audio tracks, external SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, and SUB/IDX subtitles, and subtitle timing adjustment. PLAYBACK CONTROLS • 4K, 1080p, and other resolutions, with hardware decoding when available. • 0.5x–4x playback and a customizable touch-and-hold speed. • Portrait and landscape playback; swipe to seek or adjust brightness and volume. • Double-tap to play or pause; pinch to zoom, pan, and reset. • Picture in Picture for compatible videos and saved playback progress. • Play once, repeat one, play in order, or repeat the list. • Separate intro/outro skip durations, control locking, and screenshots. ONLINE AND OFFLINE VIDEO • Play video links, including HLS/M3U8, RTMP, and RTSP. • Save supported on-demand videos for offline viewing. • Set automatic downloads, manage cellular playback, and watch live streams online. IPTV SUBSCRIPTIONS • Import M3U subscriptions as channel lists in Playlists. • Browse channel names, logos, and groups; filter channels and refresh subscriptions. • Keep IPTV channels in dedicated playlists, separate from your local library. AIRPLAY AND DLNA Cast compatible videos with AirPlay or DLNA to devices such as Apple TV, smart TVs, TV boxes, and projectors. GIF RECORDING AND EDITING • Hold the screenshot button to record a clip. • Crop, trim, and adjust resolution, frame rate, quality, speed, and looping. • Set a target file size, reuse settings, preview, and save to Photos. • Export MP4 from compatible sources. LIBRARY AND PLAYLISTS • Folders, subfolders, search, sorting, renaming, and custom covers. • Playlists, favorites, and playback history. • Include folder contents in batch selections to favorite, add to playlists, or export. • Export to Photos, Files, or other devices, and share through the system share sheet. • Convert videos to a Photos-compatible format when supported. CONTENT PROTECTION • Protect folders, playlists, and favorites with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. • Automatically protect playlists and favorites containing protected-folder videos. • Protected-folder videos stay out of history and the Home Screen resume shortcut. IMPORT AND TRANSFER • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. • Import and export videos through a browser on the same Wi-Fi network. • Transfer files both ways between other devices and Files, with optional temporary-account protection. LIBRARY MIGRATION Move all or selected videos, folder structures, and folder protection settings to a nearby PrimePlayer device. After verifying your identity, data transfers directly over an encrypted connection, without shared Wi-Fi or iCloud storage. THEMES, SIRI, AND SEARCH • Themes, animated previews, three effect levels, and membership card styles. • Siri and Shortcuts to resume, play by name, or open folders and playlists. • Spotlight search for library content. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel them in Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase. PrimePlayer provides no channels or video content. Add only sources you are authorized to access. Online availability depends on the provider and network. Privacy Policy: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-privacy-policy/?lang=en Terms of Use: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-terms-of-use/?lang=en

Screenshots

9Player4 screens
PrimePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 9Player at none against PrimePlayer's 3. 9Player also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). PrimePlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 days). On price, 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. PrimePlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. 9Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9Player ships an update every 5 days, PrimePlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
9Player versus PrimePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9PlayerPrimePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB86 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDIFYNET TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD云强 林

In-app purchases

None

9Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PrimePlayer

Subscriptions2
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.691 Month
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Annual7 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Lifetime$48.00

Questions

Is 9Player free?
9Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrimePlayer free?
PrimePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 9Player or PrimePlayer have ads?
Neither 9Player nor PrimePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 9Player or PrimePlayer?
9Player ships an update every 5 days, and PrimePlayer every 3 days. Most recently, 9Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and PrimePlayer on November 6, 2026.

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