Comparison

4K UniPlay vs PrintStream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

4K UniPlay

A versatile local media player and file manager supporting numerous audio and video formats. It offers playback controls, easy file importing, Wi-Fi transfer, and a secure private folder for sensitive videos.

Highlights
  • Supports all major audio/video formats
  • Playback speed control and gesture controls
  • One-tap import from Photos and Files
  • Wi-Fi web transfer for desktop access
  • Device-to-device file transfer
  • Secure private folder with biometric lock
  • File organization tools
Features
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4K UniPlay is a lightweight, easy‑to‑use local audio and video player and file manager. It supports mainstream video and audio formats, makes importing simple, and delivers smooth playback—ideal for study, binge‑watching, and listening. 【Main function】 1. Core Playback - Supports most common audio and video formats. Video: avi, mkv, mov, mp4, mpg, 3gp, webm, wmv, m4v, mpeg, rm, rmvb, ogv, vob, amv, flv. Audio: aac, flac, mp3, ogg, m4a, wav, ape, wma, opus. - 0.5x–2.0x speed control, scrubbing, portrait/landscape switching, and gesture adjustments for brightness/volume. - Vinyl‑style animation and background playback for a more immersive music experience. 2. Import & Transfer - One‑tap import via Photos, Files app, and the system Share Sheet. - Local Wi‑Fi web transfer: upload/download files directly from a desktop browser. - Device‑to‑device transfer within the app, enabling faster and safer file exchange. 3. File Management - Create folders, rename, move, copy, delete, sort, and batch select for efficient organization. 4. Private Video Management - Built‑in Private Folder to securely manage sensitive videos, protected with biometric lock. 5. Personalization & Compatibility - Follows system Dark Mode with multiple theme styles. - Language switching for Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) and English.

About

PrintStream

Features
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Print photos, PDFs, scanned documents and notes straight from your iPhone or iPad — no cables, no drivers, no sign-up. PrintStream finds your AirPrint printer automatically. Crop, enhance and lay out pages, then tap Print. PRINT ANYTHING • Photos from your library or camera, auto-fit to A4, Letter, Legal or A5 • PDFs from Files, ready to print in one tap • Notes and lists typed right in the app • Color or grayscale in one switch SCAN DOCUMENTS • Document scanner with automatic edge detection • Crop, straighten and print a clean copy EDIT BEFORE YOU PRINT • Crop with free, 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 ratios • Rotate and apply B&W, Sepia or Negative filters SAVE PAPER • Batch print many photos at once • 2-up and 4-up layouts, plus ID card front and back PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your documents go from your device to your printer — never to our servers • Print history and saved PDFs stay on your device • No account needed PRINTSTREAM PREMIUM Unlock no-watermark prints, the document scanner, batch printing, all filters and saved files. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emrekotun.github.io/print_stream_privacy_policy/

Screenshots

4K UniPlay4 screens
PrintStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4K UniPlay at none against PrintStream's 3. 4K UniPlay also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PrintStream's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. PrintStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 4K UniPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4K UniPlay ships an update every 3 months, PrintStream fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4K UniPlay versus PrintStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4K UniPlayPrintStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer长沙春觉信息科技有限公司EMRE KOTUN

In-app purchases

None

4K UniPlay

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PrintStream

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99

Questions

Is 4K UniPlay free?
4K UniPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintStream free?
PrintStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4K UniPlay or PrintStream have ads?
Neither 4K UniPlay nor PrintStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4K UniPlay or PrintStream?
4K UniPlay ships an update every 3 months, and PrintStream fortnightly. Most recently, 4K UniPlay was updated on October 30, 2026 and PrintStream on October 30, 2026.

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