Comparison

ReCast Player vs AllPlayer Pro

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

Head to head
About

ReCast Player

Features
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Recast — Your Radio, Replayed Play your recorded radio shows from local storage, iCloud Drive, or SMB network shares — all in one app. Smart Date Detection Automatically extracts dates from filenames and organizes episodes chronologically. Supports multiple date formats including ISO 8601, Japanese dates, and more. Per-Folder Playback Tracking Remembers your last playback position for each folder. Instantly see which show you were listening to and pick up right where you left off. Network Playback Connect directly to SMB shares on your home server or NAS. Browse folders, select shows, and stream without copying files to your device. Built for Radio Listeners - Background playback with lock screen controls - Sleep timer, playback speed control, shuffle & repeat - Mark episodes as played/unplayed - Sort by date or filename

About

AllPlayer Pro

This app organizes and plays a wide variety of local, cloud, and online media files. It offers advanced playback features, cross-device syncing, and robust server connectivity for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Media library and movie wall
  • iCloud sync and cross-device playback
  • High-quality picture and sound
  • Supports numerous media formats
  • Connects to various servers and cloud storage
  • Stream playback with multi-view options
  • Subtitle support and playback controls
Features
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AllPlayer is a media player and manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Play local files, Photos, NAS, cloud media, and online streams. Bring your movies and shows together with Movie Wall, iCloud sync, and cross-device playback. -- Main Features -- -- Media Library and Movie Wall -- Index local, LAN, and cloud folders. Match movies and shows, browse seasons and episodes, and search by title, cast, or filename. Group versions, choose preferred sources, correct matches, and organize favorites, Watch Later, and viewing progress. Customize home sections and browse posters, ratings, and cast. -- iCloud Sync and Cross-Device Playback -- Sync indexed folders, metadata, artwork, and progress through iCloud. On the same iCloud account and local network, resume authorized, previously played local videos from another device. Enable iCloud sync and cross-device playback on both devices; initial setup needs internet access. Keep AllPlayer in the foreground on the source iPhone or iPad, or running on an awake Mac. Video transfers are encrypted; video files are not uploaded to iCloud. Photos, disc content, external subtitles, and transcoding are not supported for cross-device playback. -- High-Quality Picture and Sound -- Enjoy HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos with compatible content and equipment. Choose decoders and audio tracks, adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, and fine-tune sound with a 10-band equalizer. -- Media Formats -- Play MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, TS, M2TS, MPEG, VOB, RMVB, WEBM, and more. Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and other audio formats, plus common images and Photos browsing. Play ISO images and Blu-ray / BDMV or DVD / VIDEO_TS folders. -- Servers and Cloud Storage -- Connect SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, NFS, DLNA / UPnP, Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby. Access OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, Baidu Netdisk, Quark Drive, MEGA, Synology NAS, and fnOS. Discover LAN servers and use fnOS direct connections with FN Connect fallback. -- Remote Access and Speed Tests -- Use Tailscale to reach private-network media. Test internet upload and download speeds and LAN or cloud read speeds. -- Streams, Chat, and Multiple Views -- Add stream URLs and supported live-room links. Group, search, sort, and share lists, select available quality levels, and save authorized streams. View stream chat from multiple platforms. Watch up to four streams in five layouts with adjustable splits and independent audio controls. Access layout and automatic floating playback options from stream menus on supported platforms. -- Subtitles and Playback -- Load SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA subtitles, including matching files in the same folder. Find online subtitles with OpenSubtitles. Use speed controls, A-B repeat, aspect ratios, playlists, resume, and autoplay next. AirPlay, Picture in Picture, and background playback are available where supported. Receive DLNA / UPnP casts; iPhone, iPad, and Mac also support AirPlay reception. -- Files and Sharing -- Copy, move, rename, delete, and download files. Preview supported remote files and remember a download folder on Mac. Import files and links from the share sheet, and import, export, or sync connection and stream configurations. -- Widgets, Search, and Apple Devices -- Use library widgets, Spotlight search, and Shortcuts on supported platforms. Apple TV offers remote-friendly playback, QR-assisted setup, and Top Shelf library access. Apple Watch provides library picks, Smart Stack access, and paired iPhone playback controls. Apple Vision Pro offers immersive cinema, adjustable screens, and side-by-side or over-under 3D video. Feature availability depends on the platform, media format, decoder, connected service, and audio/video output equipment.

Screenshots

ReCast Player4 screens
AllPlayer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AllPlayer Pro at none against ReCast Player's shown. AllPlayer Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. ReCast Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AllPlayer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReCast Player ships an update every 6 weeks, AllPlayer Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ReCast Player versus AllPlayer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReCast PlayerAllPlayer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro Machida子卓 匡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReCast Player

One-time1
  • Recast Pro$1.99
2 purchases

AllPlayer Pro

One-time2
  • 7-day trialFree
  • AllPlayer Pro$6.99

Questions

Is ReCast Player free?
ReCast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AllPlayer Pro free?
AllPlayer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReCast Player or AllPlayer Pro have ads?
ReCast Player shows ads; AllPlayer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, ReCast Player or AllPlayer Pro?
ReCast Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and AllPlayer Pro every 5 days. Most recently, ReCast Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and AllPlayer Pro on November 5, 2026.

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