NexPlay by Codenex vs ZeoPlayer
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.
ZeoPlayer
A powerful media player for Apple devices offering wide format support and cinema-grade audiovisual experience. Enjoy advanced HDR rendering, universal codec compatibility, and immersive audio decoding.
- Cinema-grade HDR rendering
- Universal codec and container support
- Immersive audio decoding
- Network and SMB streaming
- Subtitle and audio track management
- Deep system integration
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ZeoPlayer is a modern, minimal, and powerful media player built natively for the Apple ecosystem (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS). Powered by AetherEngine with VideoToolbox hardware acceleration and FFmpeg, it delivers a cinema-grade audiovisual experience. Key Features: • Cinema-Grade Picture Quality: Native advanced dynamic HDR (HDR10 / HDR10+ / HLG) rendering, and 10-bit color depth support. • Universal Codec & Container Support: Hardware and software decoding for HEVC/H.265, H.264, AV1, VP9 across MKV, MP4, M2TS/TS, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, WebM, and M3U8 (HLS). • Immersive Audio Decoding: Full support for immersive multi-channel audio, TrueHD, E-AC3, DTS-HD, FLAC lossless audio, and multi-channel pass-through/output. • Liquid Glass Design: Beautiful frosted glass material and dark mode-first interface for immersive viewing. • Network & SMB Streaming: Play online HTTP/HTTPS video streams, M3U8 live channels, and network shares via SMB protocol. • Subtitles & Audio Tracks: Automatic detection of embedded subtitles/tracks and support for external SRT/ASS files with sync adjustment. • Deep System Integration: macOS menu bar & hotkeys, iOS gesture controls for volume/brightness, Picture-in-Picture, and SwiftData history sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZeoPlayer at 2.0 against NexPlay by Codenex's 1.0. NexPlay by Codenex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. ZeoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NexPlay by Codenex asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZeoPlayer holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
NexPlay by Codenex ships an update every 4 days, ZeoPlayer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NexPlay by Codenex | ZeoPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codenex Solutions LLP | Hongbo Ji |
Customer experience
NexPlay by Codenex
ZeoPlayer
In-app purchases
NexPlay by Codenex
No in-app purchases
ZeoPlayer
- ZeoPlayer Pro Lifetime$9.99
