Comparison

AllPlayer Pro vs Mulux

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

Head to head
About

AllPlayer Pro

This app is a versatile media player and manager for Apple devices. It allows you to play local files, cloud storage, and online streams, organizing your content with a movie wall and cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Media library and movie wall
  • iCloud sync and cross-device playback
  • High-quality picture and sound (HDR, Dolby Vision, Atmos)
  • Wide range of media format support
  • Connect to various servers and cloud storage
  • Stream playback with multi-view options
  • Subtitle support (local and online)
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.

About

Mulux

Features
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Mulux Cinema Bring your favorite films into your own cinema. Open your library on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Apple Vision Pro, pick up where you left off, and settle in for a movie. Understand the Story, Even Without Subtitles Found a film without subtitles? You no longer have to wait for someone to create them. Mulux Cinema uses AI speech recognition to generate subtitles from the dialogue and translate them into your preferred language. Already have subtitles? Use AI subtitle translation to make foreign-language dialogue easier to follow. Generated AI subtitles can also sync across devices, so you can create them on a supported device and use them on your other devices. Your Films, Wherever You Keep Them Play local files in a wide range of common video formats, or connect to network shares and media servers. Supports SMB, WebDAV, and FTP, along with Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex libraries. Whether your films are stored on your device, computer, or NAS, browse them in one place and find your next watch by its poster. Switch Devices. Keep Watching. Sync playback progress, library information, AI subtitles, and more through iCloud. Watch on your iPhone while you’re out, then switch to your iPad or TV at home. As long as both devices can access the same video source, you can continue where you left off. SharePlay lets you watch in sync with friends and family, so you can enjoy a movie together even when you’re apart. A Viewing Experience for Every Screen Portrait playback on iPhone and iPad uses a split layout: watch the video at the top, with playback, subtitle, and audio controls below. View the synopsis and technical details, or browse your library while watching. When chapter or episode information is available, jump to a chapter or choose another episode with ease. The layout also adapts to different iPhone Duo screen configurations. Picture in Picture on iOS lets you keep watching while replying to messages or using other apps. On Apple TV, an interface designed for the big screen and remote control turns your living room into your everyday cinema. An Immersive Cinema, Exclusively on Apple Vision Pro Step into an immersive cinema and let the film take center stage. Choose your cinema environment and seat, then enjoy the big-screen experience in your own viewing space. Subtitles and Playback, Your Way Adjust subtitle fonts, size, color, and position. Switch audio tracks and choose how the video fits the screen. Resume where you left off, play videos in sequence, and skip intros when the relevant information is available. Set things up the way you like, then enjoy the movie. Choose from Apple’s built-in translation, Apple Intelligence translation, or translation through a large language model API that you configure. Some AI features depend on your device model, system version, language, and the availability of Apple services. Speech recognition and translation accuracy may vary depending on the source content. Cross-device sync requires the same Apple Account and the relevant sync settings to be enabled. Local video files are not transferred automatically. The app does not provide movies or TV shows. Please use content you are authorized to access.

Screenshots

AllPlayer Pro4 screens
Mulux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AllPlayer Pro at 6 against Mulux's 4. AllPlayer Pro also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, 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. AllPlayer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mulux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AllPlayer Pro versus Mulux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllPlayer ProMulux
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer子卓 匡志凌 方

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AllPlayer Pro

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

Mulux

One-time1
  • Mulux Player Full Version$19.99

Questions

Is AllPlayer Pro free?
AllPlayer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mulux free?
Mulux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AllPlayer Pro or Mulux have ads?
Neither AllPlayer Pro nor Mulux shows ads.

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