Comparison

Video Player vs ANNA

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

ANNA

A multi-platform media player for film and TV enthusiasts. It connects to various storage and media servers, offers AI-powered organization, and syncs playback progress across devices. Enjoy seamless playback of high-quality video formats.

Highlights
  • High-performance playback engine (4K, HDR, Dolby Vision)
  • Connects to NAS and cloud storage (SMB, WebDAV, FTP)
  • Supports Plex, Emby, Jellyfin media servers
  • AI video organization with poster wall fetching
  • Seamless multi-device playback synchronization
  • Optimized Apple TV gesture controls
Features
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【ANNA - 不仅仅是一个播放器,更是您的私人影音管家】 ANNA 是一款专为影音发烧友打造的多平台媒体播放工具。无论是潜伏在 NAS 里的海量收藏,还是云端服务器上的 4K 大片,ANNA 都能以最优雅、最流畅的方式呈现在您的 iPhone、iPad、Mac 或 Apple TV 上。 使用条款:https://liyifenggit.github.io/Anna-1/terms_of_use.html 主要功能亮点: ▶ 强大的播放内核 内置高性能 KSPlayer (FFmpeg) 引擎,完美支持 4K、HDR、Dolby Vision。无论是 MKV、AVI、MP4 还是复杂的 HLS 协议,都能做到即点即播,丝滑操控。 ▶ 万物皆可连接 网络存储:轻松挂载 SMB、WebDAV、FTP、Alist 等网盘与 NAS 存储。 媒体服务器支持:深度适配 Plex、Emby、Jellyfin。 影视源订阅:支持 AppleCMS (124) 及 IPTV (M3U) 订阅,电视频道一触即达。 ▶ AI 视频管家 (Beta) 不再为混乱的文件名烦恼。ANNA 内置 AI 解析能力,能识别复杂的文件名规律,自动抓取 TMDB 海报墙,并智能进行剧集归类与成组。 ▶ 无缝多端同步 基于 iCloud 的私密同步。在客厅 Apple TV 上看了一半电影?拿起 iPhone,进度已为您自动对齐,真正实现跨设备观影无间断。 ▶ 极致交互体验 (tvOS) 为 Apple TV Siri Remote 深度优化的“速度感知”手势。滑动速度越快,进度步长越大,精准掌控每一帧画面。 ▶ 隐私至上 您的影音库属于您。我们不读取、不上传、不监控您的任何视频内容。所有数据均存储在您的本地设备或私有 iCloud 中。

Screenshots

Video Player4 screens
ANNA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Player at 4.2 against ANNA's 3.5. ANNA's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 and ANNA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Player holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Video Player's written reviews are positive against 78% of ANNA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Player ships an update every 2 weeks, ANNA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Player versus ANNA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo PlayerANNA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better3.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB329 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer星 黎勇宗 李

Customer experience

Video Player

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

ANNA

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

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$4.99
  • EplayerX macOS PRO$7.99
  • Lifetime access$7.99
Show 2 more
  • EplayerX TV PRO$7.99
  • EplayerX PRO All Access$12.99
1 purchases

ANNA

One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ANNA free?
ANNA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Player or ANNA?
Video Player is rated higher. Video Player averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ANNA averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Video Player or ANNA have ads?
Neither Video Player nor ANNA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Player or ANNA?
Video Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and ANNA every 4 days. Most recently, Video Player was updated on September 10, 2026 and ANNA on September 15, 2026.

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