Comparison

Aether vs 叽哩

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

Head to head
About

Aether

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Aether: Versatile Media Player Aether is a versatile media player designed for local content, combining video playback, subtitle support, and visual novel functionality in one app. Simply import your media files, and Aether will automatically identify supported content. No complicated conversion or setup is required, so you can focus on watching videos, displaying subtitles, and enjoying your favorite visual novels. Extensive Media Format Support Built with FFmpeg 8.1.2, Aether supports a wide range of commonly used video, audio, and subtitle formats. Supported video codecs include: H.264, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VP8, VP9, AV1, Theora, WMV/VC-1, MJPEG, ProRes, and more. Supported audio codecs include: AAC, MP2, MP3, AC-3, E-AC-3, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus, WMA, PCM, and more. Supported subtitle formats include: • External subtitles: SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA • Embedded subtitles: ASS/SSA, SubRip, WebVTT, MOV Text, and other text-based formats After a video is imported, Aether automatically detects available audio and subtitle tracks, allowing you to select the track you prefer. Flexible Playback Controls Adjust playback to match your viewing preferences: • Change the playback speed • Drag the progress bar to jump to a specific position • Quickly seek forward or backward • Pause and resume playback at any time Whether you are quickly reviewing content, replaying a favorite moment, or locating a particular scene, Aether makes navigation simple. Verified Playback Configurations The following configurations have been tested: • MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080 • MKV with 10-bit H.265 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080, including embedded ASS subtitles • MPEG-1 video with MP2 audio used within visual novel content Additional formats and codec combinations may also work. Compatibility may vary depending on the container format, encoding parameters, and device performance. Easily Import Visual Novels Aether includes a visual novel runtime compatible with XP3 content. Import visual novel content that you legally own and launch it directly from your library with a single tap. There is no need to repeatedly locate files or perform complicated manual configuration, allowing you to focus on the story and gameplay. Manage Local Content in One Place View and manage imported videos and visual novels from a single library. Open a title’s details and quickly continue watching or playing. Aether does not include or provide any third-party movies, games, or visual novel content. Users must import their own content and ensure that they have the legal right to use it. Compatibility Notice Some visual novels may use custom plug-ins, encryption methods, or specialized scripts. Therefore, compatibility with every XP3 title cannot be guaranteed. Video playback may also vary depending on encoding settings, device model, and operating system version.

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叽哩

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叽哩是一款面向 iPhone 和 iPad 的本地视觉小说播放器与游戏管理工具,支持导入兼容的 Kirikiri 系列游戏资源,集中管理游戏、调整操作方式并浏览游戏内图片。 【游戏库管理】 支持通过文件夹、压缩包或局域网导入游戏。提供网格与列表布局,可按名称、添加时间、最近游玩或累计时长排序,并支持本地搜索查找。 【自定义封面】 从游戏资源中选取图片,或上传自己的封面。支持修改游戏名称,让游戏库保持清晰有序。 【游玩与操作】 记录最近游玩与累计时长。提供可拖动悬浮球、双指呼出菜单和虚拟鼠标触摸板,可调整透明度与操作灵敏度。 【CG 图库】 从兼容的导入资源中提取图片,支持缩略图浏览、大图查看、左右切换与双指缩放。CG 图库为 Pro 功能,部分资源格式可能无法解析。 【外观设置】 提供蓝色、粉色点缀色,支持浅色、深色及跟随系统外观。iPad 采用横屏布局,方便在大屏上浏览和管理。 【免费版与 Pro】 免费版游戏库容量上限为 10 GB,可启动第一部导入的游戏。一次性购买 Pro,可解除应用内的容量与游戏启动数量限制,并使用 CG 图库。 【使用说明】 叽哩不提供任何受版权保护的游戏内容,游戏资源版权归各自所有者所有。请在确保你导入的资源的合法性与合规性并遵守当地法律法规与版权政策的前提下使用本应用。

Screenshots

Aether4 screens
叽哩4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 叽哩 at none against Aether's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aether sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 叽哩 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Aether versus 叽哩: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAether叽哩
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB53 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer煜 刘艺锋 甘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aether

One-time2
  • Buy the author a coffee$0.99
  • Unlock Directory Restrictions$7.99
None

叽哩

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aether free?
Aether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 叽哩 free?
叽哩 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aether or 叽哩 have ads?
Neither Aether nor 叽哩 shows ads.

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