CodecPlayer vs Rootforge Speed Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodecPlayer
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CodecPlayer is a focused local video player for iPhone and iPad. Open videos from Files or Photos and keep them organized in a persistent playlist. PLAY MORE FORMATS Use native playback for iOS formats and VLC-powered playback for formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, and WebM. BUILT FOR LONG WATCHING CodecPlayer remembers your position, highlights your most recently played video, and continues through the playlist in order. Reorder videos any time with drag and drop. COMFORTABLE CONTROLS Double-tap to seek, swipe horizontally to scrub, adjust brightness on the left and system volume on the right, or press and hold for temporary 2× playback. Switch between fit and fill, use embedded subtitles, and play in full screen or Picture in Picture. LOCAL-FIRST Your videos stay on your device. Files are referenced in place whenever possible, without creating unnecessary duplicate copies. CodecPlayer does not require an account.
Rootforge Speed Test
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Free network speed test measuring download, upload, ping, and jitter via Cloudflare public endpoints. No account, no ads, no tracking. Rootforge DIY, with optional paid help available.
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Verdict
CodecPlayer and Rootforge Speed Test are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CodecPlayer | Rootforge Speed Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hao Xiong | Joshua Martin |
In-app purchases
CodecPlayer
No in-app purchases
Rootforge Speed Test
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CodecPlayer free?
Is Rootforge Speed Test free?
Do CodecPlayer or Rootforge Speed Test have ads?
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