Comparison

PeerPlay Sync Player vs Wavr Stream

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

Head to head
About

PeerPlay Sync Player

Watch videos together in perfect sync with friends and family. This app allows up to four devices to play the same video file simultaneously over a local network, requiring no internet or accounts. Enjoy synchronized playback with automatic drift correction.

Highlights
  • Synchronized playback for up to 4 devices
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Automatic drift correction
  • No internet or accounts required
  • Supports common video formats
  • Episode queue functionality
  • Local network communication
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Watch videos together, perfectly synchronized. PeerPlay lets up to 4 iPhones play the same video file in sync — no server, no internet, no accounts required. HOW IT WORKS 1. One person hosts a session, others join nearby over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 2. Everyone picks the same video file on their device 3. Press play — playback stays synchronized automatically PeerPlay uses smart drift correction to keep all players within a fraction of a second of each other. If anyone falls behind, all devices briefly pause and resync before resuming together. The host acts as the clock source, so everyone stays aligned. FEATURES - Up to 4 viewers synced over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth - Automatic drift correction keeps playback aligned - Simple lobby — host or join in one tap - Double-tap to skip forward or back 5 seconds - Supports MP4, MOV, M4V, and other common video formats - Works with any video file on your device - Pick a folder of video files to create an automatic episode queue - Episodes play back-to-back in order, synced across all peers - All playback controls (play/pause, seek, skip) stay in sync for every viewer PRIVACY-FIRST PeerPlay collects no data of any kind. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts. All communication happens on your local network and never touches an external server.

About

Wavr Stream

Features
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Wavr is a powerful streaming media player that lets you play, organize, and share your favorite audio and video streams — all from one beautifully designed app. PLAY ANYTHING Wavr supports a wide range of streaming formats including HLS, MP4, MKV, RTSP, FLAC, and many more. With dual playback engines — Apple's native AVPlayer and VLCKit — Wavr automatically selects the best engine for each stream, or lets you choose manually. YOUR STREAM LIBRARY Build your personal streaming library with ease. Add streams by URL, organize them into custom folders with icons, mark your favorites, and search across your entire collection. Wavr remembers where you left off so you can resume playback right where you stopped. SHARE WITH ANYONE Share individual streams or entire collections with friends using QR codes or the standard iOS share sheet — send via Messages, WhatsApp, AirDrop, email, or any sharing app. Recipients with Wavr can add shared streams with a single tap. FULL PLAYBACK CONTROL Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2.0x) Multiple audio track selection Subtitle track support Skip forward/backward controls Sleep timer with preset durations Resume from last position EVERYWHERE YOU GO AirPlay to stream on your TV or speakers Picture-in-Picture for multitasking CarPlay integration for hands-free control while driving Apple Watch companion app for playback control from your wrist Lock screen and Control Center controls Background audio playback PRIVACY FIRST Wavr collects no data. No tracking, no analytics, no accounts. Your entire library is stored locally on your device. The camera is only used for scanning QR codes to add shared streams. SUPPORTED FORMATS Audio: MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, M4A, AIFF, and more Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, FLV, WebM, TS, and more Streaming: HLS (m3u8), RTSP, RTMP, DASH (mpd), HTTP/HTTPS Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Optimized for iPhone and iPad. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PeerPlay Sync Player4 screens
Wavr Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeerPlay Sync Player at none against Wavr Stream's 4. PeerPlay Sync Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Wavr Stream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PeerPlay Sync Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeerPlay Sync Player ships an update weekly, Wavr Stream monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PeerPlay Sync Player versus Wavr Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeerPlay Sync PlayerWavr Stream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan LeAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

None

PeerPlay Sync Player

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wavr Stream

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wavr Discovery — Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is PeerPlay Sync Player free?
PeerPlay Sync Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wavr Stream free?
Wavr Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PeerPlay Sync Player or Wavr Stream have ads?
Neither PeerPlay Sync Player nor Wavr Stream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeerPlay Sync Player or Wavr Stream?
PeerPlay Sync Player ships an update weekly, and Wavr Stream monthly. Most recently, PeerPlay Sync Player was updated on October 6, 2026 and Wavr Stream on October 10, 2026.

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