DAV Player vs Gen Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DAV Player
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DAV Player makes it easy to browse and stream videos from WebDAV servers on your local network. 【Key Features】 • Add and manage multiple WebDAV servers • Browse folders to quickly find videos • Stream HD videos without downloading them first • Store server passwords securely in Keychain • Use iPhone and iPad in portrait or landscape 【Use Cases】 • Watch videos stored on a home NAS • Stream movies from a local server • Browse shared video assets in a studio 【How to Use】 1. Add your WebDAV server address, username, and password 2. Browse folders to find a video 3. Tap a video to start streaming
Gen Player
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Gen Player is an all-in-one media management and playback tool designed for media enthusiasts. Whether your files are stored locally or on private clouds and remote servers, Gen Player provides a smooth, unified browsing and playback experience. 【Key Features】 - Extensive Protocol Support: Compatible with SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP,Alist,IPTV, and NFS for easy connection to your NAS or servers. - Native Media Library Integration: Perfectly syncs with Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex with full poster wall and metadata display. - Powerful Playback Engine: Built-in VLC core supports almost all video/audio formats, ensuring smooth 4K HD playback. - Local File Management: Manage and play your media files offline with ease. - Cross-Device Sync: Your watch history and favorites are saved across devices. Download Gen Player now and keep your media library within reach!
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Verdict
DAV Player and Gen Player are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
DAV Player costs $1.99 and Gen Player $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DAV Player ships an update every 10 days, Gen Player weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | DAV Player | Gen Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 利龙 张 | 福国 付 |
In-app purchases
DAV Player
No in-app purchases
Gen Player
No in-app purchases
