Comparison

LAN Player vs Quick Video Player

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

Head to head
About

LAN Player

Features
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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 β€’ Stream media directly over your local network β€’ Connect to SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, DLNA/UPnP, and NFS servers β€’ Automatic discovery of compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network β€’ Browse shared folders and organize your media library β€’ Play 4K and HDR videos with hardware acceleration β€’ Supports MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, WebM, TS, MP3, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, WAV, OGG, and many more formats β€’ Multiple audio tracks and embedded subtitle support β€’ Load external subtitles including SRT, ASS, SSA, VTT, SUB, and IDX β€’ Customize subtitle size, color, position, and timing β€’ Gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback, and seeking β€’ Picture in Picture for multitasking β€’ AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices β€’ Continue Watching with automatic playback resume β€’ Create playlists and mark favorites β€’ Search across servers and folders instantly β€’ Download media for offline viewing β€’ Background downloads with pause and resume β€’ Secure authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, and Apple Keychain β€’ Built-in equalizer and advanced audio playback β€’ Dark Mode and Light Mode support β€’ Optimized for both iPhone and iPad β€’ 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: β€’$7.99 per month β€’$34.99 per year β€’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer β€’ Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ 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

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Quick Video Player

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Enjoy a fast, smooth, and reliable media playback experience with Quick Video Player. Whether you're watching your favorite videos or listening to your music collection, Quick Video Player is designed to deliver high-quality playback with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Quick Video Player supports all popular video and audio formats, making it your all-in-one solution for playing local media stored on your device. No complicated setupβ€”simply open the app, browse your media library, and start playing instantly. Key Features - Play All Video Formats Enjoy seamless playback of virtually all popular video formats without the need for additional codecs. Watch your videos in high quality with smooth performance. - Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with an elegant music player featuring essential playback controls for a great listening experience. - Local Media Library Automatically detect and organize videos and music stored on your device for quick and easy access. - HD & High-Quality Playback Experience smooth playback for HD, Full HD, and high-resolution videos with optimized performance. - Easy Playback Controls Control your media effortlessly with: β€’ Play & Pause β€’ Forward & Rewind β€’ Skip Next & Previous β€’ Seek Bar Navigation β€’ Lock Screen Controls - Playback Speed Control Adjust playback speed to watch videos faster or slower according to your preference. - Picture in Picture (PiP) Continue watching your videos in a floating window while using other compatible apps. - Background Audio Playback Keep listening to your music or video audio even while using other apps or when your device screen is locked (where supported). - Playlist Support Create and manage playlists to organize your favorite videos and music. - Gesture Controls Use simple touch gestures for: β€’ Brightness adjustment β€’ Volume control β€’ Quick seeking - Resume Playback Automatically continue videos from where you left off, so you never lose your place. - Fast & Lightweight Quick Video Player is optimized for speed, responsiveness, and efficient performance while remaining easy to use. Why Choose Quick Video Player? β€’ Clean and modern interface β€’ Fast media scanning β€’ Smooth and reliable playback β€’ Supports all popular media formats β€’ Powerful video and music player in one app β€’ Easy navigation and user-friendly controls β€’ Designed for everyday entertainment Whether you're watching movies, TV shows, personal recordings, educational videos, or listening to your favorite music, Quick Video Player provides everything you need in a simple and powerful media player. Download Quick Video Player today and enjoy your local videos and music with speed, simplicity, and convenience.

Screenshots

LAN Player3 screens
Quick Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Video Player at none against LAN Player's 3. LAN Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LAN Player versus Quick Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLAN PlayerQuick Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDo AnhSavan Bhimani

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
None

Quick Video Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LAN Player free?
LAN Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Video Player free?
Quick Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LAN Player or Quick Video Player have ads?
Quick Video Player shows ads; LAN Player does not.

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