# Leaf Player vs Vanto

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vanto at every 2 days against Leaf Player's every 5 days. Vanto also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Leaf Player's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leaf Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Vanto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Leaf Player ships an update every 5 days, Vanto every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf Player | Vanto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanto-nas-media-player/id6794951510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 171 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XIAOCHEN CUI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779445512) | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) |

## What reviewers say

### Leaf Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-player/id6779445510)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaf Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


### Vanto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanto-nas-media-player/id6794951510)

Stream media from your personal servers and libraries directly to your devices. Organize your content with rich metadata and enjoy advanced playback features like HDR and subtitle support. Unlock premium features with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Connects to Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, SMB, and WebDAV, Organizes media with posters and metadata, Supports HDR, multiple audio/subtitle tracks, Playback speed and resume functionality, Subtitle search and management, Offline downloads and Picture in Picture (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vanto Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Vanto Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf Player free?

Leaf Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vanto free?

Vanto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Leaf Player or Vanto have ads?

Neither Leaf Player nor Vanto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Leaf Player or Vanto?

Leaf Player ships an update every 5 days, and Vanto every 2 days. Most recently, Leaf Player was updated on October 10, 2026 and Vanto on October 29, 2026.

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