Video Player vs Smart Share
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Player
This app plays all video formats smoothly without conversion. Enjoy offline playback of 4K/HDR content with features like Picture-in-Picture, a private folder for sensitive videos, and subtitle support.
- Plays all video formats
- Smooth offline playback
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
- Private folder for videos
- Background playback
- Subtitle and audio track support
- Playback speed control
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Arc Player plays your videos and music smoothly. No conversion required. Watch movies offline in 4K/HDR, play local music and audio files, and enjoy PiP, private folder, background play, subtitles, and more. Great for film and TV show enthusiasts, travelers on the go, students catching up on lectures, and anyone who wants a simple way to manage offline videos and music. Simple and powerful. ● All Video & Audio Formats Support Supports a wide range of video formats including MKV, AVI, MP4, MOV, RMVB, FLV, 3GP, TS, and more. Also supports common audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, and more. ● Smooth Offline Playback Watch movies, TV shows, anime, lectures, and personal videos without an internet connection. You can also play local music, recordings, and audio files offline. ● Music & Audio Playback Use Arc Player as a local music player and MP3 player. Play songs, audio files, lectures, podcasts, and downloaded media in one clean media library. ● Background Play Keep videos, music, or audio playing in the background while working, exercising, commuting, or using other apps. ● PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Continue watching videos in a floating window while using other apps. Perfect for multitasking, studying, or working. ● Private Folder Keep your personal videos safe. Hide private media and protect it from being seen or deleted by others. ● Organized Media Library Store your downloaded movies, TV series, anime, music files, lectures, and recordings in one place for easy management and playback. ● Subtitle Support Supports displaying embedded subtitles in various formats (.ssa, .ass, .srt, etc.) and allows you to select the appropriate subtitle language. ● Multiple Audio Tracks Switch between different audio tracks and choose your preferred language or audio version. ● Playback Speed Control Adjust video and audio playback speed from 0.25× to 3×. Slow down tutorials or quickly skim long videos, lectures, and recordings. ● Gesture Controls Use convenient gesture controls to adjust volume, brightness, and playback progress. You can also long-press to speed up playback by 2×. ● Clean & Modern Interface Features a beautiful UI, Light and Dark mode support, and optimization for landscape mode and tablets. Easy to use and navigate. Your feedback is very important to us. Feel free to reach us at arcplayer.feedback@gmail.com and share your suggestions to help us create a better media player! Open Source Acknowledgment Arc Player is based on VLC for iOS Beta, and licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later. GNU General Public License: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/ Privacy Policy: https://www.arctechstudio.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.arctechstudio.com/terms-and-conditions
Smart Share
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# Smart Share – Screen Mirroring Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate casting companion. Smart Share lets you mirror your screen, stream videos, display photos, play music, and present documents on your Smart TV with just a few taps. Whether you're watching movies, sharing family memories, giving presentations, or playing games on a larger display, Smart Share makes wireless screen mirroring simple and reliable. ## Features • Screen Mirroring with low latency • Cast videos to your TV • Stream photos and slideshows • Play music on the big screen • View documents and presentations • Built-in web browser for online video casting • IPTV & M3U playlist support • Easy connection over the same Wi-Fi network • Simple and intuitive interface ## Works with many Smart TVs Compatible with many popular Smart TVs and streaming devices that support wireless casting technologies. ## Perfect For • Movies & TV shows • Live sports • Business presentations • Classroom teaching • Family photo sharing • Music streaming • Gaming on a larger display ## Premium Features Upgrade to Smart Share Premium to unlock the complete experience: • Unlimited screen mirroring • Unlimited video casting • Unlimited photo & music streaming • No advertisements • Faster connections • Priority performance Premium access is available through auto-renewable subscriptions. Subscription options may include Weekly Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://miracast-d1e28.web.app/smartshare/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://miracast-d1e28.web.app/smartshare/term.html Smart Share is not affiliated with or endorsed by any television manufacturer or streaming device brand. Compatibility depends on the capabilities of your TV, streaming device, and local network.
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Verdict
Video Player and Smart Share are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Share sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Video Player | Smart Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arc Tech Limited | Nishida Roto |
In-app purchases
Video Player
- Arc Player Premium$3.99
Smart Share
- Premium Weekly Access$0.997 Days
- Lifetime Premium Unlock$4.99
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