TubeSurf vs LAN Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TubeSurf
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Stop toggling between endless utility apps—bring your browsing and media playback together in one seamless experience. This app integrates an efficient web browser with a professional media player, serving as both a quick gateway to the internet and a private vault for your local multimedia assets. Whether you are binge-watching videos, studying with online courses, or listening to audio, everything runs smoothly within a single interface. Core Features Custom Bookmarks · Create Your Personal Speed Dial Say goodbye to tedious URL typing. Fully customize and manage your bookmarks by saving your favorite video sites, study forums, or daily-use webpages right to your homepage for instant, one-tap access. Local Audio & Video Management · Your Mobile Media Library More than just a browser, this is your personal multimedia manager. Easily import, categorize, and organize the audio and video files stored on your device. The clean directory structure keeps your local resources organized and ready to play anytime, anywhere. Advanced All-in-One Player · Master the Rhythm of Your Media Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Enable a floating window with a single tap. Keep your video playing smoothly at the top of your screen while browsing other webpages or multitasking—balancing entertainment and efficiency effortlessly. Multi-Speed Adjustment: Take complete control of your playback speed. Speed through online lectures for efficient learning, or slow down to catch every detail in a cinematic scene to suit any viewing scenario.
LAN Player
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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 • Stream media directly over your local network • Connect to SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, DLNA/UPnP, and NFS servers • Automatic discovery of compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network • Browse shared folders and organize your media library • Play 4K and HDR videos with hardware acceleration • Supports MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, WebM, TS, MP3, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, WAV, OGG, and many more formats • Multiple audio tracks and embedded subtitle support • Load external subtitles including SRT, ASS, SSA, VTT, SUB, and IDX • Customize subtitle size, color, position, and timing • Gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback, and seeking • Picture in Picture for multitasking • AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices • Continue Watching with automatic playback resume • Create playlists and mark favorites • Search across servers and folders instantly • Download media for offline viewing • Background downloads with pause and resume • Secure authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, and Apple Keychain • Built-in equalizer and advanced audio playback • Dark Mode and Light Mode support • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • 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: •$7.99 per month •$34.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer • Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TubeSurf at none against LAN Player's 3. TubeSurf also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). LAN Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. LAN Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TubeSurf asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TubeSurf | LAN Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 凯 李 | Do Anh |
In-app purchases
TubeSurf
No in-app purchases
LAN Player
- LAN Player Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- LAN Player Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
- LAN Player Premium Lifetime$49.99









