Comparison

Rex vs 7Player

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

Head to head
About

Rex

Organize your TV shows and movies, track viewing history, and never miss an episode. Discover new content and play your own media library from various sources.

Highlights
  • Episode tracking and reminders
  • Viewing history and playback position
  • Watch time and genre statistics
  • Connect with Trakt
  • Explore TMDB movie/TV info
  • Play personal media libraries
  • Support for Dolby Vision, HDR, Atmos
Features
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Your shows. Ready when you are. When does the next episode air? Where did you leave off? How much did you watch this month? Rex keeps your shows and viewing history organized, so you can pick up where you left off. NEVER MISS A NEW EPISODE • See upcoming episodes for shows you're watching or planning to watch in your calendar. • Set reminders before or after air time, or at a fixed time, for each show or episode. • Browse the full schedule for a season and see which episodes have aired. YOUR WATCH HISTORY, ORGANIZED • Continue Watching remembers your episode and playback position. • Add titles to your watchlist, favorites or subscriptions from their details page. • Browse your viewing history by date or genre. Hiding a show or removing it from your watchlist keeps its history intact. SEE YOUR VIEWING HABITS • Track watch time, movies and episodes over the last seven days or this month. • Explore a daily viewing calendar, genre breakdowns and trends. • Display your collection as a poster wall, DVD shelf or movie tickets. CONNECT WITH TRAKT • Sync your viewing history, watchlist and favorites. • Combine Trakt and local statistics, choosing which sources to include without double counting. FIND YOUR NEXT WATCH • Explore TMDB movie and TV information: posters, stills, synopses, cast, crew and trailers. • Arrange your home screen to build your own discovery page. PLAY YOUR OWN LIBRARY • Connect to Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, WebDAV, SMB, FTP and local videos. • Bring multiple sources and versions of the same title together. • Enjoy Dolby Vision, HDR and Dolby Atmos, dual subtitles, on-screen comments and intro or credits skipping. • Save playback progress to your viewing history and Trakt. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD A native interface with light and dark appearances and iCloud sync across your devices. Rex does not provide movies or TV content. Playback accesses content on your own servers and devices. Privacy Policy: https://rexnow.tv/privacy Terms of Use: https://rexnow.tv/terms

About

7Player

Stream your private media library in high quality from NAS devices without transcoding. Enjoy IPTV channels with fast switching and master-grade audio with synchronized lyrics. This app prioritizes local playback and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Native NAS media streaming (SMB, WebDAV, FTP, NFS)
  • 4K HDR playback with hardware acceleration
  • IPTV live channel player with fast switching
  • Master-grade lossless audio with synchronized lyrics
  • Local-first, zero-tracking privacy
  • Multi-select media management
Features
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7Player is an ultra-fast, multi-protocol 4K video & audio player built for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Directly stream your private NAS media library without transcoding, watch IPTV live channels with instant switching, and enjoy master-quality Hi-Fi audio with synchronized live lyrics. 100% local-first, zero cloud servers, zero tracking. KEY FEATURES: 1. Native Cloud & Network Storage Streaming • Directly connect to Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, and AList via SMB 2/3, WebDAV, FTP, and NFS. • Direct play large 4K / 8K bluray files without lag or transcoding. • Automatic folder tree browsing, resume playback, and smart metadata caching. 2. 4K HDR & Hardware Acceleration • Powered by Apple VideoToolbox and Metal for buttery-smooth playback up to 4K 120fps. • True-to-life colors with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. • System-native Picture-in-Picture (PiP), background audio, and seamless auto-next episode playback. 3. IPTV & Live Stream Player • Full support for IPTV M3U/M3U8 playlists with sub-150ms channel switching. • Auto-matched channel logos and comprehensive EPG programming guides. • Compatible with standard JSON media playlists and open CMS streaming endpoints. 4. Master-Grade Lossless Audio & Synchronized Lyrics • Native hardware decoding for FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, and DSD. • Millisecond-accurate synchronized live lyrics with dynamic frosted-glass background. • Full lock-screen playback controls, AirPlay streaming, and continuous background music. 5. Fluid Multi-Select & Productivity • Swipe-to-select multiple media files smoothly, just like the native Photos app. • Floating action Dock for quick categorizing, tagging, and management. 6. 100% Local-First & Absolute Privacy • No intermediate servers: media streams directly between your devices and your private storage. • Zero user tracking or data collection: no accounts, no behavioral tracking. • Credentials encrypted locally using Apple Keychain hardware security. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & FORMATS: • Protocols: SMB 2/3, WebDAV, WebDAVS, FTP, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, HLS, RTMP • Video: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, TS, M2TS, WMV, FLV, WebM, etc. • Audio: FLAC, APE, WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG, M4A, ALAC, DSD • Subtitles: ASS, SSA, SRT, VTT, Embedded & External Subtitles with custom styling 隐私政策: https://7player.pages.dev/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rex4 screens
7Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 7Player at 5.0 against Rex's 4.2. 7Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Rex's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Rex sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 7Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

7Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rex has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Rex's written reviews are positive against 100% of 7Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rex ships an update every 9 days, 7Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rex versus 7Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRex7Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (35 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer菲 方良 陈

Customer experience

Rex

All ratings35 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative18.6%

7Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Rex

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Plan, Paid Monthly$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Lifetime License - 50% Off$19.99
  • Lifetime License - 40% Off$24.99
  • Lifetime License - 30% Off$29.99
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  • Lifetime License - 20% Off$34.99
  • Lifetime License$39.99
None

7Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rex free?
Rex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 7Player free?
7Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rex or 7Player?
7Player is rated higher. Rex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while 7Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Rex or 7Player have ads?
Neither Rex nor 7Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rex or 7Player?
Rex ships an update every 9 days, and 7Player every 5 days. Most recently, Rex was updated on November 13, 2026 and 7Player on November 10, 2026.

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