NexPlay by Codenex vs Cinematic Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NexPlay by Codenex
This app plays all major video formats without conversion, offering advanced subtitle support and seamless audio track switching. Enjoy smart gesture controls, hardware acceleration, and Picture-in-Picture mode for a superior viewing experience.
- Supports all major video formats
- Advanced subtitle support
- Multiple audio track switching
- Smart gesture controls
- Hardware-accelerated performance
- Picture-in-Picture mode
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Play any video format with professional features in a sleek, intuitive interface. Nexplay supports all major video formats including MP4, AVI, MKV and more without requiring conversion. Experience advanced subtitle functionality with full support for both internal embedded subtitles and external subtitle files in formats like .srt, .ass, and .vtt. Switch seamlessly between multiple audio tracks and languages within your video files. Navigate effortlessly using smart gesture controls for seeking, volume adjustment, and playback management. Browse and play videos directly from your device storage with the integrated file manager. Nexplay delivers hardware-accelerated performance with additional features including Picture-in-Picture mode, playback speed control, and screen orientation options. Whether you're a media professional, content creator, or entertainment enthusiast, Nexplay provides the reliability and functionality you need. No format conversion required - simply download Nexplay and enjoy the ultimate video viewing experience with all your media files.
Cinematic Player
This app offers a powerful and versatile video playback experience on iOS devices, supporting a wide range of formats and offering advanced features for media enthusiasts. Enjoy smooth playback, a beautiful library interface, and convenient controls.
- Plays all major video and audio formats
- Hardware-accelerated 4K & HDR playback
- Advanced subtitle rendering
- TMDB-powered metadata and artwork
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration
- Built-in format converter
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Cinematic Player is the ultimate video player for iPhone and iPad — built for people who demand more from their media experience. Powered by the industry-leading MPV engine, Cinematic Player handles virtually every video and audio format without conversion, stuttering, or compromise. Whether it's MKV, AVI, MP4, HEVC, AV1, or Dolby Vision — just tap and play. POWERFUL PLAYBACK · Plays all major formats: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, HEVC, AV1, VP9 & more · Hardware-accelerated decoding for smooth 4K & HDR playback · Advanced subtitle rendering with full ASS/SSA support · Automatic previous/next episode button if episodes are imported · Url streaming with download option YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY · Beautiful poster and landscape browsing layouts · TMDB-powered metadata, artwork & genre browsing · Smart media library with fast search and filtering · Progress tracking so you never lose your place ALWAYS IN REACH · Live Activities & Dynamic Island — see what's playing without unlocking · Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets for instant playback control · Background playback so your show keeps going PROFESSIONAL TOOLS · Built-in format converter & transcoder · Playback manager with granular controls · Optimised for both iPhone and iPad, including Split View multitasking Cinematic Player is designed for movie lovers, media enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a fast, beautiful, and capable video experience on iOS. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cinematic Player at 5.0 against NexPlay by Codenex's 1.0. Cinematic Player also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). NexPlay by Codenex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Cinematic Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. NexPlay by Codenex asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cinematic Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
NexPlay by Codenex ships an update every 4 days, Cinematic Player daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NexPlay by Codenex | Cinematic Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codenex Solutions LLP | Harsh Paun |
In-app purchases
NexPlay by Codenex
No in-app purchases
Cinematic Player
- 7-Day Premium$0.997 Days
- 7-Day Full-Family Premium$1.297 Days
- 30-Day Premium$1.991 Month
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- 30-Day Full-Family Premium$8.991 Month
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