# CodecPlayer vs Ad Gate

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CodecPlayer at 16.0 against Ad Gate's 27.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodecPlayer | Ad Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Size | 37 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 27.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hao Xiong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792968602) | [Better Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896085120) |

## What reviewers say

### CodecPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecplayer-video-player/id6792968600)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ad Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-gate-safari-ad-blocker/id6793367905)

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodecPlayer free?

CodecPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ad Gate free?

Ad Gate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CodecPlayer or Ad Gate have ads?

Neither CodecPlayer nor Ad Gate shows ads.

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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.*