# DeePlayer vs Video Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Player at 82% against DeePlayer's 40%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeePlayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeePlayer | Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-eplayerx/id6747369377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787282445) | [星 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820950952) |

## What reviewers say

### DeePlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeplayer-create-home-theater/id6744684471)

This media player supports all video and audio formats without conversion. It seamlessly integrates with cloud storage and popular media servers like Plex and Emby, automatically fetching metadata for a beautiful, intuitive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** All format video and audio support, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox), Plex, Jellyfin, Emby media server compatibility, Automatic metadata and cover art retrieval, Multilingual interface, Modern and intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription - Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Deep Pro - monthly | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deep Pro - yearly | $5.99 | one-time |
| Deep Pro - lifetime | $12.99 | 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 DeePlayer free?

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

### Is Video Player free?

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

### Do DeePlayer or Video Player have ads?

Neither DeePlayer nor Video Player shows ads.

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

DeePlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, DeePlayer was updated on July 22, 2026 and Video Player on September 10, 2026.

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