Comparison

Plynic vs AllPlayer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Plynic

Stream videos from your NAS, Emby, Jellyfin, or local files in a unified player. Enjoy customizable subtitles, playback controls, and seamless library browsing. Optimized for iPhone Duo with unique folding screen support.

Highlights
  • Play from NAS, Emby, Jellyfin
  • Local file playback
  • IPTV playlist support
  • Customizable subtitles
  • Continue Watching feature
  • iPhone Duo optimized layout
  • Danmaku comment support
Features
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Your media, together. Play videos from your NAS, Emby or Jellyfin library, local files and your own IPTV playlists in one clean, easy-to-use player. A viewing experience made for iPhone Duo Fold into a laptop-style position to keep the video above and playback controls below. Browse your library with layouts that keep posters, titles and controls clear of the fold. Pick up where you left off Find recent videos in Continue Watching, save favorites and organize playlists. With Emby and Jellyfin, keep favorites and playback progress in sync with your server. Subtitles that work for you Adjust subtitle size, position and timing to suit your screen and your viewing style. Choose playback speed and access useful controls without leaving your video. Make room for danmaku Add a custom danmaku server in Settings. The subtitle-avoidance option helps keep comments clear of your subtitles. Connect to your own collection Browse SMB network shares and connect to Emby or Jellyfin. Import your own IPTV playlists to browse channels and program information. Plynic does not provide, host or distribute movies, TV channels or other media. Add your own files or services, and only use content you have permission to access.

About

AllPlayer Pro

This app organizes and plays a wide variety of local, cloud, and online media files. It offers advanced playback features, cross-device syncing, and robust server connectivity for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Media library and movie wall
  • iCloud sync and cross-device playback
  • High-quality picture and sound
  • Supports numerous media formats
  • Connects to various servers and cloud storage
  • Stream playback with multi-view options
  • Subtitle support and playback controls
Features
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AllPlayer is a media player and manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Play local files, Photos, NAS, cloud media, and online streams. Bring your movies and shows together with Movie Wall, iCloud sync, and cross-device playback. -- Main Features -- -- Media Library and Movie Wall -- Index local, LAN, and cloud folders. Match movies and shows, browse seasons and episodes, and search by title, cast, or filename. Group versions, choose preferred sources, correct matches, and organize favorites, Watch Later, and viewing progress. Customize home sections and browse posters, ratings, and cast. -- iCloud Sync and Cross-Device Playback -- Sync indexed folders, metadata, artwork, and progress through iCloud. On the same iCloud account and local network, resume authorized, previously played local videos from another device. Enable iCloud sync and cross-device playback on both devices; initial setup needs internet access. Keep AllPlayer in the foreground on the source iPhone or iPad, or running on an awake Mac. Video transfers are encrypted; video files are not uploaded to iCloud. Photos, disc content, external subtitles, and transcoding are not supported for cross-device playback. -- High-Quality Picture and Sound -- Enjoy HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos with compatible content and equipment. Choose decoders and audio tracks, adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, and fine-tune sound with a 10-band equalizer. -- Media Formats -- Play MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, TS, M2TS, MPEG, VOB, RMVB, WEBM, and more. Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and other audio formats, plus common images and Photos browsing. Play ISO images and Blu-ray / BDMV or DVD / VIDEO_TS folders. -- Servers and Cloud Storage -- Connect SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, NFS, DLNA / UPnP, Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby. Access OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, Baidu Netdisk, Quark Drive, MEGA, Synology NAS, and fnOS. Discover LAN servers and use fnOS direct connections with FN Connect fallback. -- Remote Access and Speed Tests -- Use Tailscale to reach private-network media. Test internet upload and download speeds and LAN or cloud read speeds. -- Streams, Chat, and Multiple Views -- Add stream URLs and supported live-room links. Group, search, sort, and share lists, select available quality levels, and save authorized streams. View stream chat from multiple platforms. Watch up to four streams in five layouts with adjustable splits and independent audio controls. Access layout and automatic floating playback options from stream menus on supported platforms. -- Subtitles and Playback -- Load SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA subtitles, including matching files in the same folder. Find online subtitles with OpenSubtitles. Use speed controls, A-B repeat, aspect ratios, playlists, resume, and autoplay next. AirPlay, Picture in Picture, and background playback are available where supported. Receive DLNA / UPnP casts; iPhone, iPad, and Mac also support AirPlay reception. -- Files and Sharing -- Copy, move, rename, delete, and download files. Preview supported remote files and remember a download folder on Mac. Import files and links from the share sheet, and import, export, or sync connection and stream configurations. -- Widgets, Search, and Apple Devices -- Use library widgets, Spotlight search, and Shortcuts on supported platforms. Apple TV offers remote-friendly playback, QR-assisted setup, and Top Shelf library access. Apple Watch provides library picks, Smart Stack access, and paired iPhone playback controls. Apple Vision Pro offers immersive cinema, adjustable screens, and side-by-side or over-under 3D video. Feature availability depends on the platform, media format, decoder, connected service, and audio/video output equipment.

Screenshots

Plynic4 screens
AllPlayer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plynic at 4.0 against AllPlayer Pro's 3.0. Plynic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). AllPlayer Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. AllPlayer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Plynic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plynic holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plynic ships an update every 2 weeks, AllPlayer Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plynic versus AllPlayer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlynicAllPlayer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer融 林子卓 匡

Customer experience

Plynic

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

AllPlayer Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plynic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AllPlayer Pro

One-time2
  • 7-day trialFree
  • AllPlayer Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Plynic free?
Plynic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AllPlayer Pro free?
AllPlayer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plynic or AllPlayer Pro?
Plynic is rated higher. Plynic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AllPlayer Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Plynic or AllPlayer Pro have ads?
Neither Plynic nor AllPlayer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plynic or AllPlayer Pro?
Plynic ships an update every 2 weeks, and AllPlayer Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Plynic was updated on November 5, 2026 and AllPlayer Pro on November 5, 2026.

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