Comparison

OmniPlayer vs ddPlayer

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

Head to head
About

OmniPlayer

This app is a versatile media player supporting all video formats, LAN NAS access, and offline downloads. It offers features like wireless casting, picture-in-picture, and a private vault for secure storage. Enjoy enhanced playback with adjustable speeds, subtitles, and gesture controls.

Highlights
  • Full format compatibility
  • LAN NAS access
  • Offline video download
  • Wireless casting (DLNA/UPnP/AirPlay)
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Private video vault with Face ID
  • Adjustable playback speed and subtitles
Features
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OmniPlayer is an all-in-one video player that balances powerful playback performance and complete privacy protection. Equipped with a Face ID encrypted private space to safeguard your personal video files. All media is stored locally on your device and never uploaded to any cloud server. ## Private Encrypted Space | Core Highlight Import your sensitive videos into an isolated encrypted zone, accessible only via Face ID authentication. Private videos are fully separated from your regular media library, so you won’t worry about others browsing your files when lending your phone to family or friends. All encrypted content stays locally on your device with zero cloud uploads — your files remain exclusively yours. ## Powerful Playback Performance Play nearly all audio & video formats including MKV, AVI, RMVB and M3U8 without format conversion. Auto switch between hardware and software decoding for smooth playback even for large video files. ## Multi-source Media Access - Access NAS and SMB LAN shared folders to browse your home media library - Wireless Wi-Fi file transfer via browser; import videos fast without cables - Support downloading videos from links, with resume playback for M3U8 streaming files ## Versatile Playback Tools - Cast videos to TVs and projectors via AirPlay & DLNA - System-level picture-in-picture floating window playback; background audio playback with screen locked - Full subtitle and multi-audio-track support, precise playback speed adjustment from 0.5x to 4.0x - Gesture controls for brightness & volume, playback progress memory, sleep timer, and video screenshot capture Perfect for local movie watching, course review and home NAS media management, while keeping your private videos fully secured. If you encounter any functional issues, submit feedback directly inside the App. ## Subscription Terms - Billing cycles are available as Weekly, Quarterly and Yearly plans based on your selection - Free trial offered; subscription will convert to paid auto-renewal if not cancelled before trial expires - You may manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Settings - Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours prior to the end of each billing cycle - Any unused free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a paid subscription Membership Agreement: https://omniplayer-eqg.pages.dev/membership-agreement Privacy Policy: https://omniplayer-eqg.pages.dev/privacy-policy

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

OmniPlayer3 screens
ddPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

OmniPlayer and ddPlayer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of ddPlayer's written reviews are positive against 33% of OmniPlayer's. ddPlayer also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. OmniPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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 OmniPlayer against 4.9 for ddPlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of OmniPlayer's written reviews are positive against 88% of ddPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniPlayer ships an update every 5 days, ddPlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OmniPlayer versus ddPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniPlayerddPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB105 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer焕成 李玉彬 董

Customer experience

OmniPlayer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

ddPlayer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative2.9%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OmniPlayer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Annual Membership$9.991 Year
  • Quarterly Membership$12.993 Months
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 OmniPlayer free?
OmniPlayer 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, OmniPlayer or ddPlayer?
OmniPlayer is rated higher. OmniPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ddPlayer averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do OmniPlayer or ddPlayer have ads?
Neither OmniPlayer nor ddPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniPlayer or ddPlayer?
OmniPlayer ships an update every 5 days, and ddPlayer every 3 days. Most recently, OmniPlayer was updated on November 5, 2026 and ddPlayer on November 6, 2026.

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