Comparison

ddPlayer vs 7Player

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

Head to head
About

ddPlayer

This app allows you to play videos, audio, and images from local storage, cloud drives, and network-attached storage. It connects to media servers like Plex and Jellyfin, offering features like adjustable playback speed, subtitles, and background audio.

Highlights
  • Play local files
  • Connect to cloud drives (Baidu Netdisk, OneDrive)
  • Access NAS via WebDAV, SMB, FTP
  • Supports Plex, Jellyfin, Emby
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Subtitle and audio track selection
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
Features
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Connect your home NAS, cloud drives, and media servers—all in one app. ddPlayer streams original 4K HDR and Dolby Vision files directly without transcoding, and automatically builds a rich poster wall so your scattered videos, music, and photos stay organized and play smoothly in one place. • Rich Sources, Instant Playback Connect to media servers including Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex; easily access your computer and NAS via WebDAV, SMB, and FTP; or sign in directly to Baidu Netdisk, 123Pan, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Guangya Cloud. You can also import local files, videos from your system Photo Library, or play network stream links directly. • Organized Media Library, Clearly Presented Automatically read and display covers, synopses, and category metadata provided by your media servers, with support for local NFO metadata. Browse content by folder and series on the detail page, and switch between different resolution versions. Sync playback progress across devices and quickly pick up where you left off with "Continue Watching", day-grouped playback history, and favorite folders. • 4K Ultra-HD & Disc Decoding, Refined Visuals Powered by hardware acceleration and an all-format decoding engine, smoothly play 4K, 8K, high frame rate (60/120FPS), HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision videos with HDR tone mapping. Natively play ISO disc images, BDMV, and VIDEO_TS directories directly—automatically detecting main playlists, multi-audio tracks, and Simplified/Traditional Chinese subtitle languages without splitting or converting files in advance. • Live AI Subtitles, Styled Subtitles & Danmaku Automatically load embedded subtitles and external subtitles in the same directory. Natively render ASS / SSA styled subtitles and SUP / PGS graphic subtitles with customizable font size, position, color, and timing offset. Built-in offline multi-language AI speech-to-subtitle generation and bilingual translation make watching foreign-language videos and study courses effortless. Supports importing and matching Danmaku (bullet comments) with customizable style, speed, density, and display area. • Intuitive Controls, Play at Your Own Pace Supports 0.5x–4.0x playback speed control and long-press temporary speed boost. Drag the progress bar with real-time keyframe thumbnail previews, and use intuitive swipe gestures to fine-tune progress, brightness, and volume. Multitask seamlessly with Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback, while protecting your personal media with a passcode privacy lock. • Beyond Video: Lossless Music & HD Photo Gallery Enjoy lossless audio formats including FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, and DSD right in the same library, complete with a dedicated playback queue, cover art display, and background listening. Smoothly browse high-resolution photos and original images with pinch-to-zoom detail enhancement and smart adjacent image prefetching. [Supported Features & Formats] - Media Servers & Network Protocols: Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, SMB, WebDAV, FTP, STRM - Cloud Drives: Baidu Netdisk, 123Pan, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Guangya Cloud - Video Formats: MKV, MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, RMVB, RM, TS, M2TS, MTS, WEBM, MPG, MPEG, VOB, OGV, 3GP, ASF, ISO, BDMV, VIDEO_TS, Apple ProRes, AV1, HEVC (H.265), VP9, H.264 (including Hi10P) - Audio Formats: FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, DSF, DFF, MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, AIFF, WMA, WV, MKA - Subtitles & Danmaku: SRT, ASS, SSA, SUP, PGS, VTT, TX3G, MOV_TEXT, Live AI Subtitles, Danmaku Display - Image Formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, TIFF, BMP, RAW, DNG Privacy Policy: https://ddplayer.app/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: https://ddplayer.app/terms/

About

7Player

Stream media from your private storage in high quality, watch live IPTV channels, and enjoy lossless audio with synchronized lyrics. This app prioritizes local playback and user privacy with no cloud servers or tracking.

Highlights
  • Native cloud and network storage streaming
  • 4K HDR and hardware acceleration
  • IPTV and live stream player
  • Lossless audio with synchronized lyrics
  • Fluid multi-select and media management
  • 100% local-first and absolute privacy
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

ddPlayer4 screens
7Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 7Player at none against ddPlayer's 3. 7Player also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). ddPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. ddPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 7Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ddPlayer against 5.0 for 7Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ddPlayer has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of ddPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of 7Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ddPlayer ships an update every 3 days, 7Player every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ddPlayer versus 7Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterddPlayer7Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉彬 董良 陈

Customer experience

ddPlayer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative2.6%

7Player

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ddPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • ddPlayer PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ddPlayer PRO Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • ddPlayer PRO Lifetime$4.99
None

7Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ddPlayer free?
ddPlayer 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, ddPlayer or 7Player?
7Player is rated higher. ddPlayer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while 7Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ddPlayer or 7Player have ads?
Neither ddPlayer nor 7Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ddPlayer or 7Player?
ddPlayer ships an update every 3 days, and 7Player every 5 days. Most recently, ddPlayer was updated on November 10, 2026 and 7Player on November 10, 2026.

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