Noctra vs 7Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Noctra
This app consolidates your media library, playback history, and watchlists from various sources. It allows you to connect to authorized media providers, browse content, organize your viewing, and resume playback from where you left off. Enjoy personalized home screens and secure backups of your settings.
- Connect media libraries (Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, SMB, WebDAV, local files)
- Track playback progress and resume watching
- Organize content with watchlists and favorites
- Personalize home screen layout and appearance
- Schedule viewing with calendar and playback reminders
- Secure encrypted backups of settings
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Noctra 将媒体库、播放与观影记录放在一起。连接你已授权使用的媒体来源，浏览影片、整理待看，继续上次的播放。 连接媒体库 支持 Emby、Jellyfin、Plex、SMB、WebDAV 与本地文件，按自己的使用习惯管理来源。 播放与追剧 查看影片资料与剧集目录，选择字幕和音轨，记录播放进度；将想看的影片加入待看或收藏，通过日历和播放提醒安排观看。 整理首页 在 NOC 片场预览栏目，将喜欢的内容添加到首页；调整栏目顺序、轮播内容及界面外观。 保留设置 通过加密备份保存来源与应用设置，在需要时导入恢复。 本版本的现有功能免费开放，无需购买或订阅。
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 7Player at 5.0 against Noctra's 4.2. Noctra's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
7Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Noctra ships an update daily, 7Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noctra | 7Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 350 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 成波 林 | 良 陈 |
In-app purchases
Noctra
No in-app purchases
7Player
No in-app purchases
