# It's Playing for Dropbox vs Fast Player

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Player at 4.5 against It's Playing for Dropbox's 2.2. Fast Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 10). It's Playing for Dropbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. It's Playing for Dropbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Player has 5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of It's Playing for Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 68% of Fast Player's.

It's Playing for Dropbox ships an update every 7 months, Fast Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's Playing for Dropbox | Fast Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing-for-dropbox/id740626289/reviews) | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Addition, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/299197261) | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) |

## What reviewers say

### It's Playing for Dropbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing-for-dropbox/id740626289)

Stream videos directly from your Dropbox account without conversion. Enjoy high-performance playback with subtitle support, background playback, and adjustable playback speeds. This app offers a seamless entertainment experience for your video library.

**Highlights:** Direct Dropbox video streaming, High-performance playback up to 1080p, Direct subtitle search and download, Background playback and earbud controls, Adjustable playback speed, Multi-language audio tracks and subtitles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555)

This app plays nearly all audio and video formats, including M3U8 playlists and streaming videos. It offers advanced playback controls, custom subtitle support, and multiple file transfer methods. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** Plays all audio/video formats, M3U8 playlist and IPTV support, Custom subtitle downloads, Multiple file transfer options, Cloud drive integration, Casting to TV (Chromecast, AirPlay), Archive file support, Password protection for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Compress / unzip the file | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and user-friendly
- 👍 Versatile and plays various file formats
- 💡 Useful for transferring and managing media files
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing correctly or only showing audio
- App failing to remember playback position
- Issues with file format compatibility
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add shuffle and repeat options
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve playlist management and file ordering
- Provide better Bluetooth/AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's Playing for Dropbox free?

It's Playing for Dropbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, It's Playing for Dropbox or Fast Player?

Fast Player is rated higher. It's Playing for Dropbox averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Fast Player averages 4.5 from 5K ratings.

### Do It's Playing for Dropbox or Fast Player have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; It's Playing for Dropbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, It's Playing for Dropbox or Fast Player?

It's Playing for Dropbox ships an update every 7 months, and Fast Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, It's Playing for Dropbox was updated on October 14, 2026 and Fast Player 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.*