# RKN PLAYER vs ProTube

The clearest difference is rating: ProTube at 4.8 against RKN PLAYER's 4.0. ProTube also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RKN PLAYER's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RKN PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ProTube sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProTube holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProTube has 16K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RKN PLAYER ships an update daily, ProTube weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RKN PLAYER | ProTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rkn-player/id6745034886/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protube-video-browser/id6748081431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 12 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Karroum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810508267) | [Supermoon Platforms LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787119811) |

## What reviewers say

### RKN PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rkn-player/id6745034886)

Enjoy smooth and reliable video playback from online streams or local files. This player offers wide format support, picture-in-picture mode, and AirPlay for a flexible viewing experience. It also includes a dark mode for comfortable low-light use.

**Highlights:** Stream online and local videos, Support for MP4, MPD, HLS, DASH, Picture-in-Picture mode, AirPlay support, Dark Mode

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### ProTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protube-video-browser/id6748081431)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enjoy uninterrupted video and music playback with this ad-blocking player. It allows for background playback, even with the screen off or while using other applications, and offers convenient lock screen controls.

**Highlights:** Ad blocker for videos, Background playback, Screen off playback, Lock screen controls, Clean interface, Lightweight and efficient

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than expected
- 🥳 Excellent app
- 🚀 No ads
- 🚀 Clean and simple
- 🚀 Updated regularly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with YouTube icon getting stuck
- 🐛 Bigger screen issue when switching videos
- 🐛 Slow app launch

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube icon getting stuck
- Bigger screen issue when switching videos
- Slow app launch

**Requested features**

- Add music and video download support
- Improve background audio playback
- Add iPad support
- Add option to change video quality and have it stay set


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RKN PLAYER free?

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

### Is ProTube free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RKN PLAYER or ProTube?

ProTube is rated higher. RKN PLAYER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ProTube averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do RKN PLAYER or ProTube have ads?

RKN PLAYER shows ads; ProTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, RKN PLAYER or ProTube?

RKN PLAYER ships an update daily, and ProTube weekly. Most recently, RKN PLAYER was updated on October 24, 2026 and ProTube on October 27, 2026.

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