Comparison

Zwind vs THLPlay

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

Head to head
About

Zwind

Transform your device into a personal WebDAV server. Access files locally or from cloud storage, manage multiple servers, and enjoy a built-in media player and text editor. Securely share files with others.

Highlights
  • Run multiple WebDAV servers
  • Support NetDisks, SMB, local files
  • Built-in WebDAV browser
  • Integrated media player
  • Text editor
  • Secure server access
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a local WebDAV server and personal content hub. Zwind maps local files, SMB/NAS, cloud drives, RSS/OPML feeds, web media, and Emby libraries into one WebDAV-style resource tree, so files, feeds, web lists, media, and links can be browsed, read, played, streamed, and shared. Zwind is more than a file server or player. It is a lightweight workspace with built-in WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, Bookmarks, and more. Map content into Zwind instead of copying it into the app, then read, play, edit, search, cast, or continue in third-party WebDAV clients and players. Background WebDAV server operation is supported. Start free with one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP for multiple servers, advanced resolvers, and richer content workflows. Selected resolvers can also be unlocked separately. PERSONAL WEBDAV SERVER Create a WebDAV server on your iPhone or iPad. Map local folders or connect SMB, NAS, and cloud storage. Share files over LAN and access them from browsers, players, file managers, or any WebDAV-compatible app. MULTI-SOURCE RESOURCE TREE Bring local folders, SMB/NAS, iOS Files cloud folders, Quark Drive resources, RSS/OPML, web media, and Emby libraries into one unified directory. To you and third-party clients, they open like normal folders. RESOURCE PROJECTION & RESOLVERS Zwind projects feeds, search results, web lists, cloud-drive-like sources, and media libraries into virtual WebDAV directories. Supported resolvers: * RSS Projection: RSS, Atom, podcasts, and OPML imports as readable feed resources. * Quark Search Import: search and save supported Quark Drive shares. * Web Media Projection: parse web media sites into clean virtual folders, so webpage media can be browsed, read, or played like files. * Emby Library Projection: browse Emby libraries as WebDAV directories with metadata, filters, pagination, search, and playback. FEED VIEW Feed View is Zwind’s unified reading layer. Aggregate RSS, Atom, OPML, podcasts, YouTube channels, Reddit communities, and web sources connected through Web Media rules. Articles, images, audio, and video resources can appear together in one subscription timeline. WEB MEDIA PROJECTION With open .wm rules based on the ZWMP open standard, a few lines of declarative configuration can describe how a list page is detected and parsed. Turn webpages into browsable WebDAV directories and enjoy them inside Zwind. BUILT-IN APPS Use WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, and Bookmarks from one place. MEDIA, READING & FILES Play video and music, view images, read Markdown or text, and manage files. Supports queues, minimized playback, Picture in Picture for supported videos, subtitles, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP casting, image zoom, media search, WebDAV URL bookmarks, folder flattening, file actions, and quick previews. SECURITY & CONVENIENCE Zwind’s WebDAV server runs locally on your device. You decide which directories to expose and whether visitors must enter username and password. Server Lock can require a password or Face ID before starting selected servers. PREMIUM The free version can run one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP to run multiple servers, unlock advanced workflows, and use the growing Resolver system. SUPPORT Email: support@zwind.app Privacy Policy: https://zwind.app/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Service: https://zwind.app/Terms_of_Service.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Docs and guides: https://zwind.app/

About

THLPlay

Features
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THLPlay is a high-performance, ultra-low-latency wireless display and screen mirroring receiver designed for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. Whether you are hosting a business presentation, enjoying home theater streaming, or sharing photos and videos with family, THLPlay turns your device into an intelligent casting hub. Key Features: • Ultra-Low Latency Screen Mirroring: Experience smooth, real-time screen sharing with hardware-accelerated decoding (Metal & H.265). Perfect for presentations, demos, and interactive meetings. • 4K Ultra HD DLNA Video Player: Seamlessly cast your favorite movies, web videos, and music from apps on phones, tablets, and PCs directly to your screen with full playback controls. • Multi-Screen & Dual-Screen Adaptation: Optimized for the latest foldable and dual-screen devices (such as iPhone Duo) as well as iPad Pro split-screen layouts, delivering native multi-window workflows. • Interactive Whiteboard & Annotation: Annotate, highlight, and doodle directly over the mirrored screen during meetings or lectures to emphasize key insights with colleagues. • Privacy & Local Network Security: All audio and video streams are transmitted strictly over your secure local Wi-Fi network. No personal data is collected or uploaded to any external cloud servers. • Cross-Platform Multi-Protocol Support: Enjoy seamless compatibility across Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, and Mac with unified settings and clean, elegant designs. How to Connect: 1. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Swipe to open Control Center on your sending device and tap "Screen Mirroring", or tap the casting icon in your video app. 3. Select "THLPlay" from the device list to start enjoying large-screen wireless sharing instantly!

Screenshots

Zwind4 screens
THLPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: THLPlay at 5.0 against Zwind's 3.8. THLPlay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Zwind's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Zwind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. THLPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THLPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zwind has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Zwind's written reviews are positive against 100% of THLPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zwind ships an update every 6 days, THLPlay every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zwind versus THLPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZwindTHLPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZwind App享风 赵

Customer experience

Zwind

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

THLPlay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Zwind

Subscriptions2
  • Zwind VIP - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Zwind VIP - Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Cloud Drives Search Import Resolver$6.99
  • IPTV Resolver$6.99
  • Emby Library Projection Resolver$6.99
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  • RSS Projection Resolver$6.99
  • Quark Search Import Resolver$6.99
  • Web Media Projection Resolver$6.99
  • Zwind VIP - Lifetime(iPhone & iPad)$19.99
None

THLPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zwind free?
Zwind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THLPlay free?
THLPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zwind or THLPlay?
THLPlay is rated higher. Zwind averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while THLPlay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zwind or THLPlay have ads?
Zwind shows ads; THLPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, Zwind or THLPlay?
Zwind ships an update every 6 days, and THLPlay every 2 days. Most recently, Zwind was updated on November 5, 2026 and THLPlay on November 5, 2026.

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