GPlayer vs Maxtek Smart Home II
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPlayer
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.
- 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)
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GPlayer is a local video and audio player for iPhone and iPad, designed to make your personal media easy to import, organize and play. Keep movies, course videos, music, recordings and files transferred from your computer in one convenient place. 【PLAY VIDEO AND AUDIO FORMATS】 Play popular media formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, RMVB, AVI, FLV, 3GP, MP3, WAV, WMA and OGG. Whether you are watching a movie, studying with a course, listening to music or reviewing a recording, GPlayer keeps playback simple. 【PRACTICAL VIDEO CONTROLS】 Adjust playback speed, manage subtitles, switch between audio tracks and resume from where you left off. Watch courses, foreign-language videos, movies and personal footage at your own pace. 【FOCUSED VIEWING】 A clean playback interface keeps distractions out of the way, so you can focus on your local video. 【EASY FILE IMPORT】 Import media from the Files app, the Share sheet, Open In or your computer. Imported files are automatically organized into video and audio lists for faster access. 【WI-FI TRANSFER】 No cable needed. While your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, open a browser on your computer to upload media to your iPhone or iPad. You can also browse and download files already stored in the app. 【AUDIO PLAYLISTS】 Create and manage playlists for courses, podcasts, recordings and music albums. Choose repeat all, repeat one or shuffle to match the way you listen. 【BACKGROUND AND LOCK SCREEN PLAYBACK】 Keep audio playing in the background and control it from the Lock Screen or Control Center, without keeping the app open on screen. 【PRIVACY PROTECTION】 Enable a passcode when opening the app to add another layer of access protection for your personal media. 【POWER-EFFICIENT PLAYBACK】 Hardware decoding is used by default to balance smooth playback and battery use during longer viewing or listening sessions. GPlayer helps you import, organize and enjoy local media with less effort. Privacy Policy: https://f.n-years.com/docs/gplayer/privacy_statement Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Maxtek Smart Home II
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Maxtek Smart Home App Gen 2 helps you manage and automate your lighting and smart devices with ease. Built by Magnus Technology Sdn Bhd, this app empowers you to take full control of your smart environment, wherever you are. Designed for Maxtek’s line of smart lighting products and compatible accessories, the app offers intuitive features that simplify device control, daily automation, and remote access. Key Features: Device Control (Excludes Camera) Manage smart lights, switches, dimmers, and motion sensors in one app. Group by room, adjust brightness, and instantly switch scenes. Camera devices are not supported in this version. Smart Scenes Preset lighting modes like “Relax,” “Work,” or “Night Mode” and apply them with one tap. Scheduler Automate when lights turn on/off to match your lifestyle — from morning wake-up lights to evening shutoff. Remote Access Control your home from anywhere using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Real-Time Device Feedback View live status of each device — whether it’s on, its dim level, or if a schedule is active. Multi-User Support Invite other household members to access and manage devices using their own accounts. Data Privacy First We do not collect or share your data. All communications are encrypted and secure. Where to Use Maxtek Smart Home: - Residential homes and apartments - Office lighting automation - Hospital and hotels - Elderly care setups - Classrooms or educational environments Download the Maxtek Smart Home App Gen 2 today and experience smarter living — beautifully simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maxtek Smart Home II at none against GPlayer's 3. Maxtek Smart Home II also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. GPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Maxtek Smart Home II asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPlayer ships an update every 10 months, Maxtek Smart Home II daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPlayer | Maxtek Smart Home II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 金 郭 | Maxtek |
In-app purchases
GPlayer
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Annual Premium$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
Maxtek Smart Home II
No in-app purchases









