# GPlayer vs PlainPlay

The clearest difference is rating: GPlayer at 5.0 against PlainPlay's 4.5. PlainPlay's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PlainPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of GPlayer's written reviews are positive against 80% of PlainPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GPlayer ships an update every 10 months, PlainPlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPlayer | PlainPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gplayer-local-media-player/id681862218/reviews)** | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) |

## What reviewers say

### GPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gplayer-local-media-player/id681862218)

A versatile media player for iOS devices that supports a wide range of video and audio formats. It offers background playback, customizable playlists, and convenient playback controls like screen lock and gesture adjustments. Enjoy your media with features like dark mode and password protection for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Supports MKV, FLV, RMVB, MP4, MOV, and more video formats, Plays audio files in background mode, Create and manage custom playlists, Resume playback from where you left off, Gesture controls for playback adjustments, Password protection for privacy, Adjustable playback speed (0.25x to 2.0x)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### PlainPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328)

This app is a versatile media player and file manager that supports numerous formats. It allows offline playback of downloaded courses with features like loop and variable speed, and offers robust file management with privacy options. It also includes web downloading and TV live streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Full-format media playback, Offline course viewing, Loop and variable speed playback, Multiple file import methods, File classification and sorting, Gesture lock and fingerprint/Face ID, Web content downloading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPlayer free?

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

### Is PlainPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPlayer or PlainPlay?

GPlayer is rated higher. GPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PlainPlay averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do GPlayer or PlainPlay have ads?

Both GPlayer and PlainPlay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPlayer or PlainPlay?

GPlayer ships an update every 10 months, and PlainPlay weekly. Most recently, GPlayer was updated on October 23, 2026 and PlainPlay on October 29, 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.*