Comparison

KPlayer Lite vs Xermius

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

Head to head
About

KPlayer Lite

A streamlined media player for videos, music, audiobooks, and ebooks. Stream content from direct links or play local files across a wide variety of formats without conversion.

Highlights
  • Stream and play videos, music, audiobooks, and ebooks
  • Supports direct link streaming
  • Plays local files from device storage
  • Wide range of format support (MKV, MP4, AVI, MP3, FLAC, EPUB)
  • Built-in EPUB reader
  • Supports live streaming protocols (RTMP, HLS, SRT)
Features
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KPlayer Lite is a clean, lightweight media player for streaming and playing your favorite videos, music, audiobooks, and ebooks — all in one app. Stream or Play Anything Paste any direct link or open a local file and start playing instantly. Supports a wide range of formats with no conversion needed. Supported Formats • Video: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, TS, M4V • Audio: MP3, FLAC, M4A, M4B • Ebook: EPUB with built-in reader • Live streams: HTTP, HTTPS, RTMP, RTSP, RTMPS, HLS, SRT and more Play Local Files Open videos, audio files, and ebooks directly from your device storage. No upload or conversion required.

About

Xermius

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Xermius is a professional SSH terminal manager built for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who need powerful server access on the go. FULL SSH TERMINAL • Complete terminal emulation with full keyboard support • Multi-tab sessions — work on multiple servers simultaneously • Split view — divide your screen into multiple terminal panes • Workspace — save and restore your session layouts • Broadcast mode — send commands to multiple servers at once • Custom keyboard toolbar with Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, and arrow keys • Terminal search and command history • Multiple color schemes and font customization (JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, Source Code Pro, Cascadia Code) SECURE AUTHENTICATION • Password and SSH key authentication (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA) • Built-in SSH key generator — create keys directly in the app • Deploy keys to your servers with one tap • Known host verification for fingerprint validation • Biometric unlock with Face ID / Touch ID • Master password encryption for all credentials • Two-factor OTP authentication FILE MANAGEMENT • Multi-protocol support: SFTP, FTP, and S3 (MinIO) • Transfer files between servers (cross-host transfer) • Built-in text editor for quick file edits • File operations: rename, delete, chmod, compress • Bookmarks for frequently used directories • Bandwidth monitoring and transfer conflict resolution HOST MANAGEMENT • Unlimited hosts with groups and categories • Import/Export host configurations • Search, filter, and sort your server list • Tags and comments for organization • Connection status indicators • Pin your most-used hosts for quick access COMMAND SNIPPETS • Save and reuse frequently used commands • Variable support for dynamic snippets • Execute snippets across multiple servers simultaneously • Quick-access buttons from the terminal MONITORING & TOOLS • Real-time server monitoring (CPU, RAM, Disk) • SSL certificate checker • Port forwarding (local and remote) • Tmux session management • Activity logs and security event logging SYNC & CLOUD • Sync hosts, snippets, and keys across devices via GitHub • Backend sync with automatic conflict resolution • Push notifications from your servers AI-POWERED • AI chat assistant for server management help • Intelligent command suggestions based on context PLATFORM FEATURES • iOS Home Screen widgets for server monitoring • Live Activities for active session tracking • Push and local notifications Whether you manage a single VPS or hundreds of production servers, Xermius gives you the tools you need — right from your iPhone or iPad. XERMIUS PRO SUBSCRIPTION Xermius Pro is available through auto-renewable monthly ($4.99/month) or annual ($49.99/year) subscriptions. Pro unlocks cloud sync across devices, GitHub repository sync, advanced autocomplete, session logs, priority support, cross-host file transfer, and advanced web tools. A subscription may be used for both personal and business purposes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically. Cancellation of a future subscription may be made up to 24 hours before the end of the current period. The actual subscription may not be manually canceled before its termination date. Subscriptions may be managed, including disabling auto-renewal, in the Account Settings after purchase. Please review our privacy policy https://xermius.com/privacy-policy and terms of use https://xermius.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

KPlayer Lite3 screens
Xermius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KPlayer Lite at none against Xermius's 2. KPlayer Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Xermius's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Xermius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KPlayer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Xermius every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KPlayer Lite versus Xermius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKPlayer LiteXermius
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuan NgoLuong Van Duc

In-app purchases

None

KPlayer Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Xermius

Subscriptions2
  • Xermius Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Xermius Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is KPlayer Lite free?
KPlayer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xermius free?
Xermius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KPlayer Lite or Xermius have ads?
Neither KPlayer Lite nor Xermius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KPlayer Lite or Xermius?
KPlayer Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xermius every 5 days. Most recently, KPlayer Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and Xermius on September 19, 2026.

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