# Hawk Player vs Video Player

The clearest difference is rating: Hawk Player at 4.6 against Video Player's 4.2. Hawk Player also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Video Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hawk Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Video Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hawk Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hawk Player's written reviews are positive against 82% of Video Player's.

Hawk Player ships an update every 4 weeks, Video Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hawk Player | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-player/id6742471800/reviews)** | [4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-eplayerx/id6747369377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JinShan Qu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272548255) | [星 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820950952) |

## What reviewers say

### Hawk Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-player/id6742471800)

Experience high-performance video playback with crystal-clear visuals and fast seeking. This media player offers precise control and a lightweight experience, perfect for users who value speed and accuracy. It also supports custom plugins and VOD protocols.

**Highlights:** High-performance video playback, Crystal-clear visuals, Lightning-fast seeking, Precise control, Lightweight experience, Pluggable architecture for custom plugins, VOD protocol support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |


### Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-eplayerx/id6747369377)

This app aggregates multiple media sources, allowing you to connect to private Emby servers for seamless, high-quality video playback. Enjoy a clean, immersive viewing experience with support for various formats and subtitle options.

**Highlights:** Connect to Emby servers, Aggregate media sources, Supports 4K HDR, Clean viewing experience, Subtitle and audio switching, Personal media library playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| EplayerX PRO All Access Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX macOS PRO | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $7.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX TV PRO | $7.99 | one-time |
| EplayerX PRO All Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hawk Player free?

Hawk Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Player free?

Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hawk Player or Video Player?

Hawk Player is rated higher. Hawk Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Video Player averages 4.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do Hawk Player or Video Player have ads?

Neither Hawk Player nor Video Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hawk Player or Video Player?

Hawk Player ships an update every 4 weeks, and Video Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hawk Player was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Player on September 10, 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.*