Comparison

Video Player vs NipaPlay

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

Head to head
About

Video Player

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
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EplayerX is a powerful video player designed for media enthusiasts. Connect to your Emby servers and aggregate multiple content sources — enjoy seamless, high-quality video playback like never before. Key Features: Connect to private Emby servers for secure, personal streaming Aggregate multiple media sources in one app Supports a wide range of video formats including 4K HDR Clean and immersive viewing experience, no distractions Subtitle and audio track switching support Perfect for home theaters or your personal media library — EplayerX delivers a truly pro-level video experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.eplayerx.com/privacy

About

NipaPlay

A modern, open-source video player for local media collections. It supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks, integrates with Emby & Jellyfin servers, and offers a clean UI. Enjoy an interactive viewing experience with Danmaku support.

Highlights
  • Plays local video files
  • Supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks
  • Emby & Jellyfin server integration
  • Danmaku (bullet comments) support
  • Clean and modern user interface
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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NipaPlay is a modern, open-source video player built for your local media collection. Enjoy an immersive and flexible viewing experience, whether you're watching offline files or connecting to your personal media server. Key Features: Your Media, Your Way: Flawlessly play your local video files with support for multiple subtitle (ASS, SRT) and audio tracks. Emby & Jellyfin Integration: Connect directly to your media server to browse and watch your entire library. Made for Anime Fans: Full support for Danmaku (bullet comments) brings an interactive viewing experience. Clean & Modern UI: A beautiful, easy-to-use interface that stays out of your way. Truly Cross-Platform: Designed with Flutter for a seamless experience on all your devices.

Screenshots

Video Player3 screens
NipaPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NipaPlay at 4.4 against Video Player's 3.7. NipaPlay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Video Player's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 7) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Video Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NipaPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NipaPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Video Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of NipaPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Player ships an update every 11 days, NipaPlay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Video Player versus NipaPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo PlayerNipaPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (29 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer星 黎荣广 梁

Customer experience

Video Player

All ratings29 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

NipaPlay

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Video Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$3.991 Year
One-time5
  • EplayerX PRO All Access Upgrade$6.99
  • Lifetime access$9.99
  • EplayerX TV PRO$9.99
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  • EplayerX macOS PRO$9.99
  • EplayerX PRO All Access$14.99
None

NipaPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NipaPlay free?
NipaPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video Player or NipaPlay?
NipaPlay is rated higher. Video Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while NipaPlay averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Video Player or NipaPlay have ads?
Neither Video Player nor NipaPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Player or NipaPlay?
Video Player ships an update every 11 days, and NipaPlay every 8 days. Most recently, Video Player was updated on October 19, 2026 and NipaPlay on October 3, 2026.

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