Comparison

7Player vs Cinema

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

Head to head
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/

About

Cinema

Features
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Your movies, shows and live TV, together in Cinema. Connect your compatible IPTV provider and enjoy a player for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. No Cinema subscription or in-app unlock is required. Discover your next favorite Explore movies and shows, discover something new, and search across your connected library. Save favorites in My List and use Continue Watching to pick up where you left off. Subtitles that keep up Choose available subtitle tracks or search online subtitles for supported titles. Edit the title, year or IMDb ID and filter releases using your own keywords. Adjust subtitle timing to keep the words in sync with the action. Online subtitle access is included without entering an API key. Your teams, live now Choose favorite teams and see their ongoing games in Live Now on the dashboard. Browse scores, fixtures and results for supported leagues, then find matching channels in your connection. Watch across devices Enjoy native playback controls on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Download supported movies and episodes on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Send supported streams with AirPlay or Chromecast from compatible devices. Downloads, casting and stream compatibility vary by platform, provider and receiver. Some iPhone, iPad and Apple TV compatibility playback requires the optional Mac companion. Apple TV does not offer downloads or send video to another receiver. Keep up with your shows Track saved shows and find new episodes from your connection. Optional system notifications are available on iPhone, iPad and Mac; Apple TV has an in-app episode inbox. Your library across devices Optional Cinema cloud sign-in syncs connections, favorites, teams and viewing progress across devices. You can also use your connection locally without a Cinema account. Bring your own connection Cinema is a player. It does not sell television subscriptions or include access to commercial channels, movies or streaming services. You need your own compatible provider connection and permission to access its content. Availability, artwork, guide data and subtitles depend on the source. iPhone and iPad require iOS/iPadOS 17 or later. Mac requires Apple silicon and macOS 26 or later. Apple TV requires tvOS 18 or later.

Screenshots

7Player4 screens
Cinema4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 7Player at Free against Cinema's $24.99. Cinema's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

7Player is free to download; Cinema costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

7Player ships an update every 5 days, Cinema weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
7Player versus Cinema: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter7PlayerCinema
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer良 陈Pause Inc

In-app purchases

None

7Player

No in-app purchases

None

Cinema

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 7Player free?
7Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinema free?
Cinema costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 7Player or Cinema have ads?
Neither 7Player nor Cinema shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 7Player or Cinema?
7Player ships an update every 5 days, and Cinema weekly. Most recently, 7Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cinema on November 6, 2026.

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