Comparison

Mirage Player vs OopsPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Mirage Player

Access and play your personal media collection from servers like Stash, SMB, and DLNA. Enjoy a feature-rich interface with detailed metadata support for performers, studios, and tags. Stream content directly from your server for a private and simple media experience.

Highlights
  • Connects to Stash, SMB, and DLNA servers
  • Browse and play video library
  • Supports performers, studios, groups, and tags
  • Thoughtful and convenient interface
  • Direct streaming from server
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Mirage connects to your personal media servers — including Stash, SMB, and DLNA — to browse and play your video library, complete with support for performers, studios, groups, markers, images, galleries, and tags. You’ll feel right at home thanks to the thoughtful interface and convenient features. And it’s designed for simplicity and privacy: all content streams directly from your server with no third-party involvement.

About

OopsPlayer

Stream and play all your media files, from local storage to cloud services and home media servers. Enjoy cinematic playback with support for 4K HDR and various formats, all in one convenient application.

Highlights
  • 4K HDR and Dolby Vision playback
  • Stream from Plex, Emby, Jellyfin
  • Support for SMB and WebDAV
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Advanced subtitle support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • IPTV player functionality
Features
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OopsPlayer – Video Player for Local Files, Media Servers and Cloud Streaming OopsPlayer is a high-performance video player designed for MKV, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray movies, and home media server and streaming scenarios. Stream from Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, NAS, SMB, WebDAV, SFTP, or cloud drives, or play local video files directly on your device. From everyday streaming to cinematic home theater experiences, OopsPlayer brings all your media together in one smooth and powerful app. Cinematic Playback Experience - Dolby Vision and HDR video playback for stunning visual quality - Dolby Atmos immersive audio playback - Blu-ray ISO / BDMV structure playback support - Wide format support: MKV, MP4, MOV, AVI, FLV, WMV and more - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) for multitasking - AirPlay support for streaming to TV and external devices - Advanced subtitle support: SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, PGS - Danmaku (bullet comments) support for interactive viewing Stream From Anywhere - IPTV playback with quick URL import and deep linking - Media servers: Emby, Jellyfin, Plex - NAS support for network storage access - Network protocols: SMB, WebDAV, SFTP - Cloud storage support: OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and more - Local video playback + network streaming unified in one app Smart Sync & Ecosystem - Trakt support for watch history tracking and sync - iCloud sync across devices Smooth & Stable Playback Engine - Optimized streaming performance with reduced buffering and lag - Improved stability for large files and high-bitrate videos - Enhanced compatibility for non-standard IPTV sources OopsPlayer Pro * Unlock unlimited 4K / MKV playback * Unlock Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos playback * Unlock unlimited NAS / SMB / WebDAV / SFTP connections * Unlock unlimited media servers (Emby / Jellyfin / Plex) * Unlock unlimited cloud services integration * Unlock Blu-ray ISO / BDMV playback support * Ad-free premium experience OopsPlayer is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oopsplayer.oopskate.com/privacy

Screenshots

Mirage Player4 screens
OopsPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mirage Player at 100% against OopsPlayer's 25%. Mirage Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). OopsPlayer's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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

OopsPlayer is free to download; Mirage Player costs $14.99 up front. Mirage Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OopsPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mirage Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mirage Player's written reviews are positive against 25% of OopsPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirage Player ships an update every 3 days, OopsPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Mirage Player versus OopsPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirage PlayerOopsPlayer
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB165 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWells Consulting LLCOOPSKATE LTD

Customer experience

Mirage Player

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

OopsPlayer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mirage Player

One-time1
  • Offline Downloads$4.99
3 purchases

OopsPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • OopsPlayer Pro - Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • OopsPlayer Pro – Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • OopsPlayer Pro - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Mirage Player free?
Mirage Player costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OopsPlayer free?
OopsPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mirage Player or OopsPlayer?
Mirage Player is rated higher. Mirage Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OopsPlayer averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Mirage Player or OopsPlayer have ads?
OopsPlayer shows ads; Mirage Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Mirage Player or OopsPlayer?
Mirage Player ships an update every 3 days, and OopsPlayer weekly. Most recently, Mirage Player was updated on October 13, 2026 and OopsPlayer on October 18, 2026.

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