Comparison

Nexios 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

Nexios

A high-performance media player offering a cinematic 4K HDR experience with professional tools. It features a discovery hub for browsing content, integrated VPN for secure streaming, and universal ecosystem support across Apple devices. Connect to various media sources like IPTV, local networks, and remote servers.

Highlights
  • Cinematic 4K HDR playback
  • Integrated VPN for secure streaming
  • Discovery Hub for content browsing
  • Universal ecosystem sync across Apple devices
  • Support for IPTV, SMB, DLNA, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP
  • Live stream recording
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
Features
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Own every frame. Discover every story. Secure every stream. Nexios Player is a high-performance media engine designed for viewers who demand precision, discovery, and privacy. Whether you are exploring global trends or streaming from your private collection, Nexios delivers a cinematic 4K HDR experience with professional-grade tools. NEW IN V1.2: INTEGRATED VPN Stream with total confidence. The new Nexios VPN layer encrypts your connection directly within the app. Secure your data when streaming on hotel or café networks. THE DISCOVERY HUB Explore the world of cinema before you even connect a source. Our Discovery Hub allows you to browse popular movies, trending series, and cinematic landmarks. Deep Insights: View detailed metadata including IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic ratings to plan your next watch. Watch Trailers: Preview titles instantly with integrated trailer playback. Streaming Handoff: Found something you love? Open it directly in apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or The Roku Channel with a single tap. UNIVERSAL ECOSYSTEM Buy once, watch everywhere. Nexios is built natively for iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Your playlists, watched progress, and recording schedules stay perfectly in sync via Cloud Sync. ELITE CONNECTIVITY Nexios supports a massive array of protocols, neatly categorized to bring your media together: IPTV Specialists: Advanced handling of Xtream API and M3U playlists with full EPG support. Local Network: Seamless integration with SMB and DLNA for home media servers. Remote Servers: Connect directly to your cloud or remote storage via WebDAV, FTP, or SFTP. Local Import: Transfer files instantly via WiFi Import or browse directly from the iOS Files app. Casting: Built-in AirPlay and Chromecast support for stable handoff to any screen. PRECISION PLAYBACK 4K HDR Ready: Optimized for high-bitrate Ultra HD playback with smooth seeking. Volume Guard: Set safe limits to prevent sudden loud scenes from blowing out your speakers. Live Recording: Capture live streams in the background with smart file naming. Picture-in-Picture: Keep watching while you browse other apps or manage your library. Important Information About Subscriptions and Content: No Content Included: Nexios Player does not provide, host, or stream any media content. All titles, posters, and metadata shown in the Discovery Hub are fetched via the OMDb API for informational purposes only. Streaming Links: Discovery Hub links to external providers (Netflix, etc.) require the respective third-party app and a valid subscription with that provider. User-Provided Media: Movies and Series are only playable if the user connects their own personal media source (such as SMB, M3U, or Xtream API) that contains those specific files. Premium Subscription: The optional Premium subscription is strictly for enhancing the app's functionality (such as removing the watermark and enabling VPN services). It does not provide access to any additional movies or streaming content. Legal & Privacy Privacy Policy: https://nexios-media.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://nexios-media.com/terms.html

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

Nexios4 screens
AllPlayer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nexios at 5.0 against AllPlayer Pro's 3.0. AllPlayer Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and device support (6 vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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. Nexios sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AllPlayer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nexios holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nexios ships an update every 9 days, AllPlayer Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nexios versus AllPlayer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexiosAllPlayer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexios Media LLC子卓 匡

Customer experience

Nexios

All ratings3 ratings
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

2 purchases

Nexios

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
2 purchases

AllPlayer Pro

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

Questions

Is Nexios free?
Nexios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AllPlayer Pro free?
AllPlayer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nexios or AllPlayer Pro?
Nexios is rated higher. Nexios averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AllPlayer Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nexios or AllPlayer Pro have ads?
Neither Nexios nor AllPlayer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nexios or AllPlayer Pro?
Nexios ships an update every 9 days, and AllPlayer Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Nexios was updated on October 31, 2026 and AllPlayer Pro on November 5, 2026.

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