LAN Player vs NexPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
NexPlay
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NexPlay is a flexible media player for the video and audio files you choose. Play media from the Files app, your local library, or compatible network shares. NexPlay remembers where you stopped so you can continue watching or listening later. Features: • Play your personal video and audio files • Browse compatible SMB, FTP, and NFS network media shares • Resume playback from where you left off • Choose audio and subtitle tracks • Customize subtitle size, color, outline, position, and timing • Search for optional subtitles with your own OpenSubtitles API key • Save video snapshots to Photos when you choose • Keep audio playing in the background • Use AirPlay and system playback controls • See recent playback in the Continue Watching widget NexPlay does not include, sell, or provide copyrighted movies, series, music, or live TV. You choose the media and network sources you have permission to access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NexPlay at none against LAN Player's 3. 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
Both are free to download. LAN Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NexPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LAN Player | NexPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Do Anh | Mustafa Tekin |
In-app purchases
LAN Player
- LAN Player Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- LAN Player Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
- LAN Player Premium Lifetime$49.99
NexPlay
No in-app purchases









