Comparison

Leaf Player vs LAN Player

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

Head to head
About

Leaf Player

Features
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Leaf Player brings audio and video together in a refined, meticulously crafted player. Enjoy fluid playback, effortless access across sources, offline freedom, and an experience that stays completely free from ads. VIDEO PLAYBACK - Play MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, and more - Enjoy smooth, immersive fullscreen playback - Open the full playlist at any moment - Jellyfin supported AUDIO PLAYBACK - Enjoy music, audiobooks, podcasts, lectures, and more - Move seamlessly through a complete playback queue - Settle into long, uninterrupted listening sessions EVERY SOURCE IN ONE PLACE - Play directly from local folders - Connect One Drive, Google Drive, Jellyfin, SMB, and WebDAV, move remote sources are coming soon - Browse folders and start playing instantly - Send audio and video from a computer with Wi-Fi Transfer - Move between local, cloud, and network media effortlessly OFFLINE, ANYTIME - Download folders for offline playback - Keep watching and listening without a connection - Follow download progress at a glance - Bring entire collections anywhere CONTINUE INSTANTLY - Automatically remember playback progress - Return through Continue Watching and Continue Listening NO ADS, EVER - No ads for all users LOCALIZATION - 16+ language supported Leaf Player does not include media, ads, tracking, or a developer-run media server. Your files remain yours. LEGAL LINKS Privacy Policy: https://leafplayer.cuixiaochen.com/privacy/ 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 β€’ Stream media directly over your local network β€’ Connect to SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, DLNA/UPnP, and NFS servers β€’ Automatic discovery of compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network β€’ Browse shared folders and organize your media library β€’ Play 4K and HDR videos with hardware acceleration β€’ Supports MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, WebM, TS, MP3, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, WAV, OGG, and many more formats β€’ Multiple audio tracks and embedded subtitle support β€’ Load external subtitles including SRT, ASS, SSA, VTT, SUB, and IDX β€’ Customize subtitle size, color, position, and timing β€’ Gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback, and seeking β€’ Picture in Picture for multitasking β€’ AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices β€’ Continue Watching with automatic playback resume β€’ Create playlists and mark favorites β€’ Search across servers and folders instantly β€’ Download media for offline viewing β€’ Background downloads with pause and resume β€’ Secure authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, and Apple Keychain β€’ Built-in equalizer and advanced audio playback β€’ Dark Mode and Light Mode support β€’ Optimized for both iPhone and iPad β€’ 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: β€’$7.99 per month β€’$34.99 per year β€’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer β€’ Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ 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

Leaf Player4 screens
LAN Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

Leaf Player and LAN Player are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Leaf Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Leaf Player versus LAN Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeaf PlayerLAN Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size93 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXIAOCHEN CUIDo Anh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Leaf Player

Subscriptions1
  • Leaf Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
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 Leaf Player free?
Leaf Player 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 Leaf Player or LAN Player have ads?
Neither Leaf Player nor LAN Player shows ads.

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