ProTube vs FilesPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProTube
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.
- Ad blocker for videos
- Background playback
- Screen off playback
- Lock screen controls
- Clean interface
- Lightweight and efficient
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ProTube is an all-in-one browser for video websites that lets you: • Enjoy a seamless, native app experience • Cast to your TV with AirPlay • Browse in dark mode • Set a sleep timer and more Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FilesPlay
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FilesPlay is a simple and fast media player designed to play content from FilesPlay supported links and external storage. Access your media instantly, manage downloads for FilesPlay links, and enjoy smooth playback with an easy and clean interface. FilesPlay focuses on quick playback, lightweight navigation, and reliable performance, giving you a streamlined way to watch videos from your device or FilesPlay links. Key Features Play media from FilesPlay supported links Browse and play videos and audio from external storage Download files from valid FilesPlay links Clean and lightweight interface Fast and smooth playback FilesPlay provides a focused and efficient experience for users who want quick access to their media and FilesPlay link content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://filesplay.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ProTube at none against FilesPlay's shown. ProTube also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ProTube sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FilesPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ProTube ships an update weekly, FilesPlay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProTube | FilesPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Supermoon Platforms LLC | Hammad Qasim |
Bugs and requests
ProTube
Reported bugs
3 issues- YouTube icon getting stuck
- Bigger screen issue when switching videos
- Slow app launch
Requested features
4 requests- Add music and video download support
- Improve background audio playback
- Add iPad support
- Add option to change video quality and have it stay set
FilesPlay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ProTube
- Premium$0.991 Month
- Premium$5.991 Year
FilesPlay
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Quarterly Premium$2.993 Months
- Annual Premium$9.991 Year
