Comparison

PrimePlayer vs Quick Video Player

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

Head to head
About

PrimePlayer

Organize, play, and transfer local and online videos in a private media library. Supports a wide range of formats and codecs, with advanced playback controls and GIF creation. Offers robust content protection for your media.

Highlights
  • Multi-format video playback
  • Organize local and online videos
  • Video transfer via Wi-Fi
  • GIF recording and editing
  • Content protection (password, Face ID)
  • Customizable playback controls
  • AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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Watch, organize, cast, and transfer videos on iPhone and iPad. PrimePlayer supports over 60 video and disc formats, covering all common video formats. Your local videos stay on your device. Local playback never passes through developer-operated servers, protecting your privacy. No registration, ads, personal data collection, or cross-app tracking. Available in 32 languages. FORMATS AND SUBTITLES • MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, RM/RMVB, FLV, WebM, MPEG, TS, and more. • AV1, H.264, H.265/HEVC, and VP9 codecs. • Main-video playback from ISO images and BDMV, VIDEO_TS, and DVDMEDIA folders. • Multiple audio tracks, external SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, and SUB/IDX subtitles, and subtitle timing adjustment. PLAYBACK CONTROLS • 4K, 1080p, and other resolutions, with hardware decoding when available. • 0.5x–4x playback and a customizable touch-and-hold speed. • Portrait and landscape playback; swipe to seek or adjust brightness and volume. • Double-tap to play or pause; pinch to zoom, pan, and reset. • Picture in Picture for compatible videos and saved playback progress. • Play once, repeat one, play in order, or repeat the list. • Separate intro/outro skip durations, control locking, and screenshots. ONLINE AND OFFLINE VIDEO • Play video links, including HLS/M3U8, RTMP, and RTSP. • Save supported on-demand videos for offline viewing. • Set automatic downloads, manage cellular playback, and watch live streams online. IPTV SUBSCRIPTIONS • Import M3U subscriptions as channel lists in Playlists. • Browse channel names, logos, and groups; filter channels and refresh subscriptions. • Keep IPTV channels in dedicated playlists, separate from your local library. AIRPLAY AND DLNA Cast compatible videos with AirPlay or DLNA to devices such as Apple TV, smart TVs, TV boxes, and projectors. GIF RECORDING AND EDITING • Hold the screenshot button to record a clip. • Crop, trim, and adjust resolution, frame rate, quality, speed, and looping. • Set a target file size, reuse settings, preview, and save to Photos. • Export MP4 from compatible sources. LIBRARY AND PLAYLISTS • Folders, subfolders, search, sorting, renaming, and custom covers. • Playlists, favorites, and playback history. • Include folder contents in batch selections to favorite, add to playlists, or export. • Export to Photos, Files, or other devices, and share through the system share sheet. • Convert videos to a Photos-compatible format when supported. CONTENT PROTECTION • Protect folders, playlists, and favorites with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. • Automatically protect playlists and favorites containing protected-folder videos. • Protected-folder videos stay out of history and the Home Screen resume shortcut. IMPORT AND TRANSFER • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. • Import and export videos through a browser on the same Wi-Fi network. • Transfer files both ways between other devices and Files, with optional temporary-account protection. LIBRARY MIGRATION Move all or selected videos, folder structures, and folder protection settings to a nearby PrimePlayer device. After verifying your identity, data transfers directly over an encrypted connection, without shared Wi-Fi or iCloud storage. THEMES, SIRI, AND SEARCH • Themes, animated previews, three effect levels, and membership card styles. • Siri and Shortcuts to resume, play by name, or open folders and playlists. • Spotlight search for library content. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel them in Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase. PrimePlayer provides no channels or video content. Add only sources you are authorized to access. Online availability depends on the provider and network. Privacy Policy: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-privacy-policy/?lang=en Terms of Use: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/primeplayer-terms-of-use/?lang=en

About

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 setup—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: • Play & Pause • Forward & Rewind • Skip Next & Previous • Seek Bar Navigation • 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: • Brightness adjustment • Volume control • 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? • Clean and modern interface • Fast media scanning • Smooth and reliable playback • Supports all popular media formats • Powerful video and music player in one app • Easy navigation and user-friendly controls • 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

PrimePlayer4 screens
Quick Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Video Player at none against PrimePlayer's 3. PrimePlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. PrimePlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Quick Video Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrimePlayer ships an update every 3 days, Quick Video Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PrimePlayer versus Quick Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrimePlayerQuick Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer云强 林Savan Bhimani

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PrimePlayer

Subscriptions2
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.691 Month
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Annual7 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrimePlayer Pro - Lifetime$48.00
None

Quick Video Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrimePlayer free?
PrimePlayer 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 PrimePlayer or Quick Video Player have ads?
Quick Video Player shows ads; PrimePlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, PrimePlayer or Quick Video Player?
PrimePlayer ships an update every 3 days, and Quick Video Player fortnightly. Most recently, PrimePlayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Quick Video Player on November 2, 2026.

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