Comparison

Media Player & Casting vs ABL Video Player

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

Head to head
About

Media Player & Casting

Features
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Free Media Player is a simple, modern media player focused on playing the files you already have on your device. Pick videos or audio from your photo library or Files app, add them to a queue, and control playback with an intuitive, dark UI. When a Chromecast device is available on your Wi‑Fi network, you can cast your current item and control play, pause, and seek directly from your iPhone. Features: • Play local video and audio files from Photos and Files • Simple queue: add, reorder and remove items • Chromecast support for local files using your Wi‑Fi network • Fullscreen playback with auto‑hiding controls • Clean dark theme designed for media Free Media Player does not require an account and does not collect personal data. All media playback happens locally on your device or directly to your Cast‑enabled device on your network.

About

ABL Video Player

This video player allows for precise playback control, including looping specific sections and playing multiple videos simultaneously. Users can adjust display settings, color, and playback speed for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • A-B loop playback
  • Simultaneous multi-video playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Frame-by-frame stepping
  • Display and color adjustments
  • Multi-language support
Features
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A full-featured video player that goes the extra mile!!!! ↓↓↓Features↓↓↓ ・AB Loop: Loop playback for a selected section ・Multi-Player: Play multiple videos at once ・Bookmarks: Save and restore multi-player layouts ・Playlists: Save and play video lists ・Speed Control: 0.05x–10.0x playback speed ・Display: Zoom, rotation, aspect ratio ・Color: Brightness, contrast, saturation ・Frame Step: Fine-tune playback position ・Multilingual: 10+ languages (more added over time)

Screenshots

Media Player & Casting1 screens
ABL Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Media Player & Casting at none against ABL Video Player's shown. Media Player & Casting also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Media Player & Casting versus ABL Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedia Player & CastingABL Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPepijn ImmerzeelHiroshi Ota

In-app purchases

None

Media Player & Casting

No in-app purchases

None

ABL Video Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Media Player & Casting free?
Media Player & Casting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABL Video Player free?
ABL Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Media Player & Casting or ABL Video Player have ads?
ABL Video Player shows ads; Media Player & Casting does not.

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