Comparison

NEX Link for NEX Player vs LAN Player

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

Head to head
About

NEX Link for NEX Player

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a local video library for NEX Player. With NEX Link, you can select videos from Photos or Files, add entire folders, and share them with NEX Player over your local Wi-Fi network. Open NEX Player on a Meta Quest headset to browse your library and play videos directly from your device. Features: • Add videos from Photos, Files, iCloud Drive, and compatible file providers • Share folders while keeping their directory structure • Stream over your local network with playback seeking support • Keep your selected media library available between app launches • View connection details and troubleshooting guidance • No account required To use NEX Link: 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad and Meta Quest headset to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Add videos or folders in NEX Link. 3. Start sharing and keep NEX Link open in the foreground. 4. Open NEX Player on your headset and select the discovered NEX Link library. NEX Link does not transcode videos. Playback compatibility depends on the video container, codec, audio format, and the capabilities of NEX Player.

About

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

Screenshots

NEX Link for NEX Player4 screens
LAN Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NEX Link for NEX Player at none against LAN Player's 3. LAN Player's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LAN Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NEX Link for NEX Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
NEX Link for NEX Player versus LAN Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEX Link for NEX PlayerLAN Player
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOON XRDo Anh

In-app purchases

None

NEX Link for NEX Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LAN Player

Subscriptions2
  • LAN Player Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • LAN Player Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • LAN Player Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is NEX Link for NEX Player free?
NEX Link for NEX Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LAN Player free?
LAN Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NEX Link for NEX Player or LAN Player have ads?
Neither NEX Link for NEX Player nor LAN Player shows ads.

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