Comparison

Payload vs FluPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Payload

Share files of any size instantly between devices on your local network or over the internet. Supports cross-platform transfers with end-to-end encryption and original quality preservation. Resumable transfers handle interruptions seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Nearby LAN transfers
  • Online unthrottled transfers
  • Cross-platform support
  • No file size limits
  • Original file quality
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Resumable transfers
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NEARBY TRANSFERS Automatically discover other devices in your local network - incredible LAN speeds. ONLINE TRANSFERS Unthrottled Gbps+ transfers, as fast as your internet allows. Connect your friends with a simple link. ALL YOUR DEVICES Cross-platform app for all mobile and desktop devices. NO SIZE LIMITS Terabytes of media? No problem. Perfect for video editors, photographers, and creatives. ORIGINAL QUALITY Your files stay exactly as they are—no compression, no compromises. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION No one else can access your files, not even us. RESUMABLE TRANSFERS Spotty network? Disk full? No worries, transfers are paused and resume automatically.

About

FluPlayer

This app allows you to import and play local video files in high definition. It supports a wide range of formats and offers smart management features for your video library. Enjoy a seamless audio-visual experience with HD 4K playback.

Highlights
  • Local video import
  • Wide format compatibility
  • HD 4K playback
  • Smart video categorization
  • Rename and delete videos
  • Seamless audio-visual experience
Features
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Download FluPlayer now and enjoy HD videos! Local Video Import and Playback Convenient Import: Use the system file manager to easily select local video files from your device and import them into the app with one click. Format Compatibility: Supports a wide range of mainstream video formats, including MP4, MKV, AVI, and more, meeting the diverse needs of different users without worrying about format issues. HD Playback: The built-in player supports HD 4K video playback, delivering crisp, detailed image quality and powerful sound, delivering a smooth and stable audio-visual experience that fully meets your viewing needs and enhances your viewing experience. Video Management Smart Management: Imported videos are automatically categorized into the app's video library for clear categorization and easy search, making video management more organized. Convenient Operation: Users can freely rename and delete videos, easily manage their personal video library, and create their own video space. Premium Service Plan Description Weekly Plan Upon activation, your selected weekly subscription will automatically renew. 24 hours before each service period expires, the system will automatically deduct the corresponding fee from your linked account to ensure continued service benefits. To terminate automatic renewal, you must do so at least 24 hours before the next renewal date. This termination is not time-sensitive and can be done at any time. Annual Plan Upon activation, your selected annual subscription will automatically renew by default. To ensure uninterrupted service benefits, the system will automatically deduct the renewal fee from your linked payment account 24 hours before the end of each subscription period. To cancel automatic renewal, you must do so at least 24 hours before the next renewal date. This cancellation is not time-sensitive and can be initiated at any time. Lifetime Plan Lifetime subscriptions are standalone services and are not subject to automatic renewal. Once activated, your service benefits will be permanently active, with no need for manual or automatic renewal. User Agreement: https://fluplayer.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://fluplayer.com/privacy/ Customer Service Email: quinn.snow@mrksoftware.help

Screenshots

Payload3 screens
FluPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Payload at 100% against FluPlayer's 0%. Payload also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). FluPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (101 vs 1). On price, 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. FluPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Payload asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Payload holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluPlayer has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Payload's written reviews are positive against 0% of FluPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Payload ships an update every 6 weeks, FluPlayer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Payload versus FluPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayloadFluPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.9 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJohn Didrik NordstroemMRK SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES,INC

Customer experience

Payload

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FluPlayer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive45.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Payload

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FluPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • weekly$2.997 Days
  • yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Payload free?
Payload is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FluPlayer free?
FluPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Payload or FluPlayer?
Payload is rated higher. Payload averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FluPlayer averages 2.9 from 101 ratings.
Do Payload or FluPlayer have ads?
Payload shows ads; FluPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Payload or FluPlayer?
Payload ships an update every 6 weeks, and FluPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, Payload was updated on October 9, 2026 and FluPlayer on October 30, 2026.

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