# MP4Play vs LocalPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: MP4Play at 5.0 against LocalPlayer's 3.7. MP4Play also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). LocalPlayer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MP4Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

MP4Play holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP4Play | LocalPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp4play/id6757914701/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localplayer-video-player/id6774151977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKASHI NOSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869272305) | [利龙 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649262253) |

## What reviewers say

### MP4Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp4play/id6757914701)

A free, ad-free video player optimized for vertical viewing. It offers features like 30-second skips, playback speed adjustment, and remembers your last viewing position. Designed for privacy, it collects no personal data and requires no internet connection.

**Highlights:** Vertical screen dedicated design, 30-second skip function, Playback speed adjustment (0.5x-2.0x), Resume playback from last position, File management via iTunes/Files app, Complete privacy protection, Supports MP4, M4V, MOV formats

**In-app purchases:** none


### LocalPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localplayer-video-player/id6774151977)

Easily play videos stored in your device's photo library. Browse your local video collection with clear thumbnails and details, then enjoy seamless playback with adjustable speeds and seeking.

**Highlights:** Play videos from photo library, Browse local video library, Adjustable playback speeds, Drag to seek, Resume playback, Picture in Picture support, Filter by duration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalPlayer Pro – Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP4Play free?

MP4Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LocalPlayer free?

LocalPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MP4Play or LocalPlayer?

MP4Play is rated higher. MP4Play averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LocalPlayer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do MP4Play or LocalPlayer have ads?

Neither MP4Play nor LocalPlayer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*