Comparison

AniShelf vs ddPlayer

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

Head to head
About

AniShelf

Features
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A digital bookshelf for your anime – track, organize, and revisit your favorite series with ease. Note: to start using the app, you'll need a TMDB API Key. Don't worry — it's completely free for everyone. Get one at https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/getting-started.

About

ddPlayer

This app allows you to play videos, audio, and images from local storage, cloud drives, and network-attached storage. It connects to media servers like Plex and Jellyfin, offering features like adjustable playback speed, subtitles, and background audio.

Highlights
  • Play local files
  • Connect to cloud drives (Baidu Netdisk, OneDrive)
  • Access NAS via WebDAV, SMB, FTP
  • Supports Plex, Jellyfin, Emby
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Subtitle and audio track selection
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
Features
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ddPlayer, your personal media player. Play videos from local storage, cloud drives, and NAS on iPhone and iPad. Connect your media servers and browse your personal collection in one place. 【Connect Your Media】 Import local files, connect Baidu Netdisk and OneDrive, or access your computer and NAS through WebDAV, SMB, and FTP. Supports Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex media servers. 【Browse Your Collection】 Explore movie and TV show posters, descriptions, and cast information provided by your media server. Choose seasons and episodes from the details page. Keep frequently used folders close at hand and find previously played content through your watch history. 【Watch at Your Own Pace】 Adjust playback speed or press and hold for a temporary speed boost. Use gestures to control playback position, brightness, and volume. Resume where you left off, choose items from a playlist, and automatically play the next episode. 【Audio Tracks and Subtitles】 Switch audio tracks and subtitles, and set your preferred default languages for a viewing experience that suits you. 【Keep Playing】 Watch in Picture in Picture while using other apps, or continue listening with background audio playback. 【More Than Video】 Play audio and browse images in the same media library. Adjacent-image preloading helps make browsing smoother. ddPlayer does not provide movies, TV shows, or other media content. Use files and services you have permission to access. Media information and artwork depend on the connected server. Privacy Policy: https://ddplayer.app/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: https://ddplayer.app/terms/

Screenshots

AniShelf4 screens
ddPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ddPlayer at every 2 days against AniShelf's weekly. ddPlayer also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. AniShelf sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ddPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AniShelf against 4.9 for ddPlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ddPlayer has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AniShelf ships an update weekly, ddPlayer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AniShelf versus ddPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAniShelfddPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer子谦 何玉彬 董

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AniShelf

One-time3
  • Tip Small$0.99
  • Tip Medium$2.99
  • Tip Large$6.99
3 purchases

ddPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • ddPlayer PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ddPlayer PRO Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • ddPlayer PRO Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is AniShelf free?
AniShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ddPlayer free?
ddPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AniShelf or ddPlayer?
AniShelf is rated higher. AniShelf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ddPlayer averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do AniShelf or ddPlayer have ads?
Neither AniShelf nor ddPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AniShelf or ddPlayer?
AniShelf ships an update weekly, and ddPlayer every 2 days. Most recently, AniShelf was updated on October 31, 2026 and ddPlayer on November 1, 2026.

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