# ddPlayer vs TiviMini

The clearest difference is update cadence: TiviMini at daily against ddPlayer's every 3 days. TiviMini also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and device support (4 vs 2). ddPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ddPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TiviMini sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ddPlayer against 5.0 for TiviMini. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ddPlayer has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of ddPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TiviMini's.

ddPlayer ships an update every 3 days, TiviMini daily. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ddPlayer | TiviMini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddplayer/id6810930763/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivimini/id6821876941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810909671) | [兴光 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817598256) |

## What reviewers say

### ddPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddplayer/id6810930763)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ddPlayer PRO Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ddPlayer PRO Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| ddPlayer PRO Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### TiviMini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivimini/id6821876941)

This IPTV player allows you to load your own playlists and watch live channels. It offers fast playback, battery efficiency, and a program guide with catch-up features. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with Picture in Picture and detailed playback information.

**Highlights:** Load M3U/TXT playlists, Fast playback engine, Battery-friendly design, Program guide with catch-up, Picture in Picture mode, Detailed playback info panel, Custom playback rules

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| TiviMini Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ddPlayer free?

ddPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TiviMini free?

TiviMini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ddPlayer or TiviMini?

TiviMini is rated higher. ddPlayer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while TiviMini averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ddPlayer or TiviMini have ads?

Neither ddPlayer nor TiviMini shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ddPlayer or TiviMini?

ddPlayer ships an update every 3 days, and TiviMini daily. Most recently, ddPlayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and TiviMini on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*