# ZeoPlayer vs Photon Player

The clearest difference is rating: Photon Player at 5.0 against ZeoPlayer's 2.0. Photon Player also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). ZeoPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZeoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photon Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photon Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

ZeoPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, Photon Player daily. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZeoPlayer | Photon Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeoplayer/id6792761598/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-player/id6804291311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hongbo Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376964844) | [Oliver Walton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797878404) |

## What reviewers say

### ZeoPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeoplayer/id6792761598)

A powerful media player for Apple devices that supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including advanced HDR and immersive audio. Stream content from network shares and online sources with customizable subtitle and audio track options.

**Highlights:** Cinema-grade HDR rendering, Universal codec and container support, Immersive audio decoding, Network and SMB streaming, Subtitle and audio track management, Deep system integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZeoPlayer Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Photon Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-player/id6804291311)

This app consolidates your media library from various sources like servers, cloud storage, and live TV subscriptions into a single, unified interface. Enjoy seamless playback with support for advanced features like Dolby Vision and HDR, and download content for offline viewing.

**Highlights:** Connects to Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, Photon, and Silo servers, Supports SMB, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, and UPnP shares, Live TV playback with M3U and Xtream Codes, Dolby Vision and HDR support, Offline downloads with Pro subscription, Handoff and Spotlight integration, Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS)

**Features:** SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photon Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Photon Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Photon Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZeoPlayer free?

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

### Is Photon Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZeoPlayer or Photon Player?

Photon Player is rated higher. ZeoPlayer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Photon Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ZeoPlayer or Photon Player have ads?

Neither ZeoPlayer nor Photon Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZeoPlayer or Photon Player?

ZeoPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Photon Player daily. Most recently, ZeoPlayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Photon Player on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*