Comparison

CapyPlayer vs AshPlayer

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

Head to head
About

CapyPlayer

A lightweight media player optimized for Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, and Feiniu Media. It prioritizes stable decoding, pure video output, and a smooth viewing experience, supporting a wide range of formats and HDR technologies.

Highlights
  • Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, Feiniu integration
  • Supports all video formats
  • 4K/8K playback
  • HDR/HDR10+/Dolby Vision
  • Subtitle and danmaku support
  • Multiple audio tracks
Features
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CapyPlayer is a media server client for people who run their own video library. Connect Emby, Jellyfin, Plex or Feiniu Media on iPhone and iPad, then browse, search and play content you are authorized to access from one app. BRING YOUR LIBRARIES TOGETHER • Add multiple servers and combine libraries and alternate versions • Configure backup connections for different network conditions • Browse posters, artwork, cast, genres, ratings and watch progress • Find titles with search history, filters and sorting • Use MoviePilot subscriptions, Trakt tracking and a following calendar PLAY HIGH-QUALITY SOURCES • Choose from MPV, MDK and other playback engines • Play 4K/8K, HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision where supported* • Play Profile 7 FEL dual-layer Dolby Vision with MPV • Switch audio tracks and use embedded, external and styled ASS subtitles • Search, match, cache and customize danmaku comments • Use chapters, intro/outro skipping, next-episode preloading and continuous playback • Watch on a larger screen with AirPlay TOOLS FOR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Download videos for offline viewing • Protect selected resources with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode • Back up and restore settings through WebDAV • Customize Home, card layouts and the app icon CapyPlayer does not provide, host or unlock any video content. A compatible media server and content you are legally authorized to access are required. * Format, resolution and HDR/Dolby Vision support depend on the source, playback engine, server, device and display. CapyPlayer is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with the listed services.

About

AshPlayer

Features
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AshPlayer —— 为媒体库库设计的播放器。 连接你的 Emby,在 iPhone 与 iPad 上以更干净的界面浏览片库,并以 4K / HDR 原画专注播放。 • 4K UHD • SDR/HDR/HDR10/HDR10+ • 大部分杜比兼容 隐私:凭据保存在本机,播放进度仅同步至你的 Emby。 *实际画质与是否直通,取决于片源、网络与设备解码能力。

Screenshots

CapyPlayer4 screens
AshPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AshPlayer at none against CapyPlayer's 2. AshPlayer also leads on device support (4 vs 2). CapyPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CapyPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. AshPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CapyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, AshPlayer weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CapyPlayer versus AshPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapyPlayerAshPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer浩 朱前庭 杨

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CapyPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription - Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription - lifetime$8.99
None

AshPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CapyPlayer free?
CapyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AshPlayer free?
AshPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CapyPlayer or AshPlayer have ads?
Neither CapyPlayer nor AshPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CapyPlayer or AshPlayer?
CapyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and AshPlayer weekly. Most recently, CapyPlayer was updated on October 7, 2026 and AshPlayer on October 7, 2026.

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