CapyPlayer vs ddPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, Feiniu integration
- Supports all video formats
- 4K/8K playback
- HDR/HDR10+/Dolby Vision
- Subtitle and danmaku support
- Multiple audio tracks
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Bring your NAS video library to iPhone and iPad with CapyPlayer, a video player built for your own media servers. 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 and AetherEngine 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. Media server features require a compatible server and content you are legally authorized to access. * 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. Some features require CapyPlayer Pro, available through in-app purchase. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless canceled and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://capyplayer.feifeiduck.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://capyplayer.feifeiduck.com/privacy
ddPlayer
This app allows you to play videos, audio, and images from local storage, cloud drives, and network-attached storage. It connects to media servers like Plex and Jellyfin, offering features like adjustable playback speed, subtitles, and background audio.
- Play local files
- Connect to cloud drives (Baidu Netdisk, OneDrive)
- Access NAS via WebDAV, SMB, FTP
- Supports Plex, Jellyfin, Emby
- Adjustable playback speed
- Subtitle and audio track selection
- Picture-in-Picture and background playback
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ddPlayer, your personal media player. Play videos from local storage, cloud drives, and NAS on iPhone and iPad. Connect your media servers and browse your personal collection in one place. 【Connect Your Media】 Import local files, connect Baidu Netdisk and OneDrive, or access your computer and NAS through WebDAV, SMB, and FTP. Supports Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex media servers. 【Browse Your Collection】 Explore movie and TV show posters, descriptions, and cast information provided by your media server. Choose seasons and episodes from the details page. Keep frequently used folders close at hand and find previously played content through your watch history. 【Watch at Your Own Pace】 Adjust playback speed or press and hold for a temporary speed boost. Use gestures to control playback position, brightness, and volume. Resume where you left off, choose items from a playlist, and automatically play the next episode. 【Audio Tracks and Subtitles】 Switch audio tracks and subtitles, and set your preferred default languages for a viewing experience that suits you. 【Keep Playing】 Watch in Picture in Picture while using other apps, or continue listening with background audio playback. 【More Than Video】 Play audio and browse images in the same media library. Adjacent-image preloading helps make browsing smoother. ddPlayer does not provide movies, TV shows, or other media content. Use files and services you have permission to access. Media information and artwork depend on the connected server. Privacy Policy: https://ddplayer.app/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: https://ddplayer.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ddPlayer at every 3 days against CapyPlayer's every 3 weeks. CapyPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. CapyPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and ddPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CapyPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, ddPlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CapyPlayer | ddPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 89.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩 朱 | 玉彬 董 |
Customer experience
CapyPlayer
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In-app purchases
CapyPlayer
- Pro Subscription - Yearly$3.991 Year
- Pro Subscription - lifetime$8.99
ddPlayer
- ddPlayer PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
- ddPlayer PRO Yearly$3.991 Year
- ddPlayer PRO Lifetime$4.99









