Comparison

WebDAV File Browser vs Private Play

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

Head to head
About

WebDAV File Browser

Features
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File Browser helps you browse and organize files stored on WebDAV servers, NAS devices, and local folders. It connects directly to the server you choose and performs folder listing, quick hashing, and media analysis on your device. There is no developer account to create, and your files and usage data are not uploaded to us. Browse and play • Browse WebDAV servers and authorized local folders • View folder structure, file sizes, and modification dates • Play common video formats with the system player or VLC engine • Favorite videos, resume playback, and play continuously or in random order Organize files • Copy, cut, paste, move, and delete files • Search the current folder or include all subfolders • Scan videos only or include all regular files • Review a clear confirmation before every deletion Find duplicate content • Use Size Only mode to identify possible duplicates quickly • Use Quick Hash to read small samples from the beginning, middle, and end of each candidate file • Sort results by reclaimable storage • Compare video duration, resolution, sampled frames, and audio fingerprints for additional review • Copy a Markdown scan report for your records Privacy and security • No ads, tracking, or analytics SDKs • WebDAV passwords are stored in the system Keychain • The App Store version connects only to HTTPS WebDAV servers with valid certificates • Local folders require authorization through the system file picker File Browser is designed for anyone who wants to manage a personal media library, NAS, or WebDAV storage from iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

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Private Play

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Private Play turns your own photos and videos into a full-screen vertical feed you actually want to scroll — with an encrypted vault underneath. Swipe to play, double-tap to favorite, hit Shuffle to rediscover what you forgot you had. Everything stays on your iPhone: no account, no cloud, no tracking. WHY PRIVATE PLAY Most "hidden album" apps bury your media behind a clunky viewer and still sync it to someone's servers. Private Play does the opposite: the short-video feed you already know how to use on top, a private on-device vault underneath. No login, no analytics, no server that ever receives your media. A FEED, NOT A FOLDER • Swipe up to play the next item — instantly. Neighbors are preloaded, so there is no spinner between clips. • Photos and videos live in one feed. Videos play, photos hold for a beat, then it moves on by itself. • Tap to pause. Double-tap to favorite. Hold for 2Ɨ speed. Pinch to zoom into a photo or a playing video. • Drag the progress bar to scrub, with a live frame preview. FAVORITES AND SHUFFLE • Favorites is its own tab and a one-tap filter in your library. Double-tap anything to add it. • Shuffle plays your whole library in random order, in the same swipe feed. Tap reshuffle for a new run. • Two ways to watch: Play for newest-first, Shuffle for surprises. IMPORT IN SECONDS • Add from Photos — select as many items as you like in one pass. HEIC and HEVC keep their original format, never re-encoded. • Import from Files — anything on your iPhone, in iCloud Drive, or on a connected drive. • Share sheet — send media to Private Play from another app, up to 100 at a time. • Release any item back to Photos whenever you like — including after a free trial ends. AN ENCRYPTED VAULT, ON YOUR DEVICE • Imported photos and videos are secured with on-device encryption. • Encryption keys live in the iOS Keychain and never leave your iPhone. • Face ID unlocks the vault, and it re-locks the moment you leave. • Playback mutes and pauses the instant you switch apps — nothing lingers in the app switcher. PULL FROM YOUR OWN NAS (OPTIONAL) • Mirror media down from your own NAS via DS file, an SMB share, or any WebDAV server. • One-way by design: Private Play downloads from the server you configure and never uploads your media anywhere. • Synced media stays in the local library, outside the encrypted vault. Off by default. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Stays on your device — not on our servers. • No account, ever. We never ask for your name, email, or phone number. • No analytics SDKs, no advertising identifiers, no third-party trackers. • Works fully offline. No sign-in and no connection required. • Biometrics are handled by iOS; the app only learns whether the check passed. GOOD TO KNOW • Live Photos and GIFs import as still images; motion is not kept. • Supported: MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV — JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TIFF. PRICING Start with a 7-day free trial. The trial does not start a subscription and does not charge you automatically — payment begins only after you confirm a purchase. • Monthly — a subscription billed through your Apple Account. Cancel anytime. • Lifetime — pay once and own it, with Family Sharing for everyone in your group. IMPORTANT Your vault is encrypted on your device and we hold no copy of it or your passcode. If you lose your device or forget your passcode, we cannot recover your content. Please keep your own backups. Built for iPhone. — Privacy Policy: https://yangworks.dev/private-play/privacy Terms of Use: https://yangworks.dev/private-play/terms Private Play Monthly is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase with no renewal.

Screenshots

WebDAV File Browser3 screens
Private Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WebDAV File Browser at none against Private Play's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Private Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. WebDAV File Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
WebDAV File Browser versus Private Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV File BrowserPrivate Play
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer放 å¼ ęØ 高

In-app purchases

None

WebDAV File Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Private Play

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is WebDAV File Browser free?
WebDAV File Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Play free?
Private Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WebDAV File Browser or Private Play have ads?
Neither WebDAV File Browser nor Private Play shows ads.

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