RandomPlayer vs Local Video Shuffle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RandomPlayer
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We all have that library — hundreds of videos saved to a network share, most of them untouched since the day they were added. RandomPlayer connects to your SMB, NFS, or WebDAV shares, finds every video buried in those folders, and shuffles them into a playlist you didn't know you needed. No menus to scroll through. No decision fatigue. Just press play and let your own collection surprise you. RandomPlayer Pro unlocks unlimited shares, offline downloads, and the full browse experience — one purchase across all your devices.
Local Video Shuffle
This app shuffles and plays videos from your device's storage in a vertical feed. Easily load videos from your library or a specific folder, mark favorites, and adjust zoom modes for a personalized viewing experience. Enjoy uninterrupted playback with auto-unmute and offline functionality.
- Shuffles and plays local videos
- TikTok-style vertical feed
- Load from Photo Library or folder
- Mark favorite videos
- Adjustable zoom modes
- Auto-unmute functionality
- Offline playback
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A video player that shuffles and plays videos stored on your device. Load videos from your Photo Library or a selected folder, and swipe through them in a TikTok-style vertical feed. Mark favorites with the like feature, switch between zoom modes (FULL/9:16/FIT), and auto-unmute with the volume buttons for a comfortable viewing experience. No network communication — everything runs entirely on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Video Shuffle at none against RandomPlayer's 4. Local Video Shuffle also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). RandomPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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
Both are free to download. RandomPlayer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Local Video Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.
RandomPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, Local Video Shuffle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RandomPlayer | Local Video Shuffle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CRISTIAN ANDREI CALIN | keidai matsuda |
In-app purchases
RandomPlayer
- Tip - Coffee$0.99
- Tip - Movie Ticket$2.99
- RandomPlayer Pro (Lifetime)$9.99
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- Tip - Pizza$9.99
Local Video Shuffle
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RandomPlayer free?
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Do RandomPlayer or Local Video Shuffle have ads?
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