Comparison

Video Player vs PrimePlayer

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

PrimePlayer

Organize, play, and transfer local and online videos in a private media library. Supports a wide range of formats and codecs, with advanced playback controls and GIF creation. Offers robust content protection for your media.

Highlights
  • Multi-format video playback
  • Organize local and online videos
  • Video transfer via Wi-Fi
  • GIF recording and editing
  • Content protection (password, Face ID)
  • Customizable playback controls
  • AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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Play and organize local and online videos on iPhone and iPad. Import from Photos, Files, devices, or links. Available in 28 languages, with no ads, data collection, or tracking. VIDEO FORMATS AND SUBTITLES Play common formats including MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, FLV, WebM, RM/RMVB, WMV, and TS/M2TS, with support for codecs such as AV1, H.264, H.265/HEVC, and VP9. Import ISO/IMG images and BDMV, VIDEO_TS, or DVDMEDIA folders to play the main video. Switch audio tracks, add or switch external subtitles such as SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, and SUB/IDX, and adjust subtitle timing. ONLINE VIDEO Stream video links and live streams, or save supported downloads for offline viewing. Set automatic downloads and manage cellular playback. INTUITIVE PLAYBACK • Hardware decoding for smooth, efficient playback when available • Playback speeds from 0.5x to 4x, plus a customizable touch-and-hold speed • Switch between landscape and portrait playback with one tap • Swipe to seek, adjust brightness, or change volume • Double-tap to play or pause; pinch to zoom, pan, and reset the picture • Picture in Picture for compatible videos • Resume from your saved position and choose from four playback modes • Set separate durations for skipping intros and outros • Lock playback controls and save screenshots with one tap CAST TO YOUR TV Use AirPlay or DLNA to watch compatible videos on your TV. Reconnect to saved devices. GIF RECORDING AND EDITING Touch and hold the screenshot button to record GIFs. Crop, trim, adjust resolution, frame rate, speed, and looping, then preview and save to Photos. Set a target size or reuse settings. Compatible sources also support MP4 export. YOUR MEDIA LIBRARY Organize videos with folders and subfolders. Search, sort, rename, select items in batches, and choose custom covers. Create playlists, save favorites, and review recently played items. Export videos to Photos or other devices. Include folders and subfolders in batch selections to favorite, add to playlists, or export their videos. Videos that Photos cannot save directly are converted to a compatible format when supported. CONTENT PROTECTION Protect folders, playlists, and favorites with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Automatically protect playlists containing videos from protected folders. Videos in protected folders stay out of playback history and the Continue Playing shortcut on the Home Screen. VIDEO TRANSFER • Batch import videos from Photos or add videos from Files • Share videos from other apps to your library or a chosen folder • Import videos from another phone or computer through a browser on the same Wi-Fi network • Transfer videos from your library to other devices • Transfer files between devices and Files, with optional temporary account protection PERSONALIZE YOUR LOOK Choose from a variety of themes, preview animated effects, and customize your look with three effect levels and multiple membership card styles. MEDIA LIBRARY MIGRATION Transfer all or selected videos, folder structure, and folder protection settings to a nearby PrimePlayer device. View transfer progress and sizes. After Face ID or Touch ID verification, data travels directly over an encrypted connection, without our servers or iCloud storage. SIRI AND SEARCH Use Siri and Shortcuts to resume playback, play videos by name, or open folders and playlists. Find media library content through Spotlight system search. Some features require an in-app purchase. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel them in Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase. No separate app account is required. Privacy Policy: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-privacy-policy/?lang=en Terms of Use: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-terms-of-use/?lang=en

Screenshots

Video Player4 screens
PrimePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrimePlayer at none against Video Player's shown. PrimePlayer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Video Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrimePlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrimePlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Player ships an update every 3 weeks, PrimePlayer every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Video Player versus PrimePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo PlayerPrimePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArc Tech Limited云强 林

Customer experience

Video Player

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

PrimePlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Player

One-time1
  • Arc Player Premium$3.99
3 purchases

PrimePlayer

Subscriptions2
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.691 Month
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Annual7 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Lifetime$48.00

Questions

Is Video Player free?
Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrimePlayer free?
PrimePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Player or PrimePlayer?
PrimePlayer is rated higher. Video Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while PrimePlayer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Video Player or PrimePlayer have ads?
Video Player shows ads; PrimePlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Player or PrimePlayer?
Video Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and PrimePlayer every 2 days. Most recently, Video Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and PrimePlayer on October 25, 2026.

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