# Payload vs FluPlayer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payload | FluPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payload-file-transfers/id6741540394/reviews)** | [2.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluplayer-crystalclear/id6751945078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [John Didrik Nordstroem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794637912) | [MRK SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES,INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837638513) |

## What reviewers say

### Payload

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payload-file-transfers/id6741540394)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FluPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluplayer-crystalclear/id6751945078)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*