Comparison

Cinetra HD vs LAN Player

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

Head to head
About

Cinetra HD

Play any video format in stunning 4K and HD quality without errors. This lightweight media engine handles MKV movies with subtitles and MP4 clips with ease, offering a clean interface built for speed.

Highlights
  • Universal format support (MP4, MKV, AVI, etc.)
  • Smooth 4K and 1080p playback
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Subtitles support
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Experience seamless playback with Cinetra. Play any video format in stunning 4K and HD quality without the "unsupported file" errors. Cinetra is a lightweight, powerful media engine designed for iOS. Whether it's an MKV movie with complex subtitles or a quick MP4 clip, Cinetra handles it with ease. CORE FEATURES: - Universal Support: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, FLV, M4V, 3GP, and more - Ultra HD: Smooth 4K and 1080p playback - Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Multi-task while watching your favorite content - Precision Control: Gesture-based fast-seeking and smooth scrubbing WHY CHOOSE US? Just a clean, premium interface built for speed. Download Cinetra today and unlock your media library. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tlutechvideoplayer/home\n Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LAN Player

Features
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LAN Player – Stream Media from Your Network LAN Player is the ultimate network media player for iPhone and iPad, allowing you to stream videos, music, and photos directly from devices on your local network. Connect to NAS devices, Windows shared folders, macOS file sharing, Linux servers, Raspberry Pi, and media servers without copying files to your device. Enjoy smooth, hardware-accelerated playback for nearly every popular video and audio format, complete with advanced subtitle support, playlists, Picture in Picture, AirPlay, and intelligent media management. Key Features • Stream media directly over your local network • Connect to SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, DLNA/UPnP, and NFS servers • Automatic discovery of compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network • Browse shared folders and organize your media library • Play 4K and HDR videos with hardware acceleration • Supports MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, WebM, TS, MP3, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, WAV, OGG, and many more formats • Multiple audio tracks and embedded subtitle support • Load external subtitles including SRT, ASS, SSA, VTT, SUB, and IDX • Customize subtitle size, color, position, and timing • Gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback, and seeking • Picture in Picture for multitasking • AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices • Continue Watching with automatic playback resume • Create playlists and mark favorites • Search across servers and folders instantly • Download media for offline viewing • Background downloads with pause and resume • Secure authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, and Apple Keychain • Built-in equalizer and advanced audio playback • Dark Mode and Light Mode support • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Fast, modern interface built with native iOS technologies Whether you're streaming movies from your NAS, listening to music stored on your home server, or watching videos shared from your computer, LAN Player provides a fast, reliable, and seamless playback experience. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited saved servers, advanced downloads, Chromecast support, smart playlists, enhanced subtitle tools, metadata synchronization, and more. Download LAN Player today and enjoy your entire home media library anywhere on your local network. #LAN Player offers auto-renewing subscription options: •$7.99 per month •$34.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer • Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.asiancomputingapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.asiancomputingapps.com

Screenshots

Cinetra HD3 screens
LAN Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cinetra HD at 16.0 against LAN Player's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cinetra HD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and LAN Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Cinetra HD versus LAN Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinetra HDLAN Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChetan ShahDo Anh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cinetra HD

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$9.99
3 purchases

LAN Player

Subscriptions2
  • LAN Player Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • LAN Player Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • LAN Player Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Cinetra HD free?
Cinetra HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LAN Player free?
LAN Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cinetra HD or LAN Player have ads?
Neither Cinetra HD nor LAN Player shows ads.

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