Comparison

KMPlayer vs SVPlayer

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

Head to head
About

KMPlayer

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and music formats
  • Supports numerous subtitle formats
  • Bookmark playback sections
  • Adjust video color and playback speed
  • Stream videos via URL
  • Network and cloud storage support
Features
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▶ KMPlayer, Customer Lounge is here! ▶ Feedback, ideas, and events—all welcome. - Link: https://cobak.co/en/space/392 KMPlayer is a perfect media player that can play all forms of high resolution videos, music, and subtitle files. Along with the flawless playback, enjoy the rich features of the player including quick button, bookmark, subtitle settings, and play speed settings! ▶ KMPlayer ◀ · Bookmark: Add bookmark to the time points to playback any sections you wish to cherish · Control Color: Change brightness, light intensity, hue, saturation, and gamma information · Expand & Contract: Expand & contract the video screen being played · Section Repeat: Repeatedly play a section from point A to point B · Quick button: Quickly set the player options · Equalizer: Save separate equalizers for music & video · Subtitle Settings: Change color, size, and position of subtitles · URL Playing: Enter URL to play any videos on the web (streaming) · Network: Supports FTP, UPNP, SMB, WebDav · Cloud: Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive [ Supported Formats ] Video and music: AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4, WMV, RMVB, FLAC, 3GP, M4V, MKV, TS, MPG, FLV Subtitle: DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle Track, SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.SAMI(.smi) with ruby tag support, SubRip(.srt), MicroDVD(.sub/.txt), VobSub(.sub/.idx), SubViewer2.0(.sub), MPL2(.mpl/.txt), TMPlayer(.txt), Teletext, PJS(.pjs) , WebVTT(.vtt) Due to the policy, we do not support certain codecs. (DTS, EAC3, TrueHD, Divx .. ) ▶ Permission Information ◀ [ Required Permissions ] Storage space: Requesting permission to access photos, music, and videos stored in the device ▶ Message from the Developers ◀ KMPlayer’s development team are always open to your opinions to further improve the App. Feel free to request new features and please provide us with plentiful feedback. Email: support.ios@kmplayer.com

About

SVPlayer

A versatile video player that allows users to adjust playback speed, take notes while watching, and supports a wide range of formats. It offers features like gesture controls, folder management, and secure access options.

Highlights
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Take notes while watching
  • Supports SMB, FTP, PLEX protocols
  • Wide format support
  • Gesture controls
  • Folder management
  • Secure access (gesture/fingerprint)
Features
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这是一个播放功能强大, 界面简洁的万能视频变速播放器, 可以边看视频边做笔记 考试必备神器!. 看视频, 看动漫, 看离线缓存的任何格式的内容, 而且可以变速播放, 任意速度的回放, 不变声, 不变调. *支持SMB,FTP,PLEX协议 *支持格式众多:mov mp4 flv avi wmv... *支持部分格式720p, 1080p分辨率 *支持滑动快进 *支持后台播放 *支持画面显示特性调节 *播放模式锁屏功能 *手势密码以及指纹密码 *文件夹功能 *WiFi批量导入 *iTunes导入 *部分格式支持硬件解码, 更省电以及更省内存 视频文件:MP4、MOV、MKV、AVI、WMV、ASF、FLV、OGV、RMVB、TP 等。 音频文件:MP3、WAV、WMA、FLAC、APE 等。 ***文件夹加密, 定时关闭, 更多功能正在开发中, 如果有意见想法欢迎骚扰: feosff@163.com 【会员订阅说明】 1.包月 --订阅周期:1个月 2.包季 --订阅周期:3个月 3.包年 --订阅周期:12个月 3.其他规则 --付款:通过用户的iTunes账户扣款,用户确认购买后即付款 --续订:苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣费,扣费成功后订阅周期顺延1个订阅周期 --取消续订:如需取消续订,请在当前扣费期前至少24小时操作,操作方法:从Home页进入[设置]—>点击[iTunes Store与App Store]—>点击[Apple ID],选择[查看Apple ID]—>[账户设置]—>点击[订阅],选择取消订阅即可 --自动续费服务协议:https://mysic.com.cn/TimeCount/SVP/renewAgreement.html --付费会员服务协议:https://mysic.com.cn/TimeCount/SVP/paidMemberServiceAgreement.html --用户隐私协议:https://mysic.com.cn/TimeCount/audioSpeederPrivacy.html --------------------------- 如遇其他问题,请通过微信或者邮箱联系我们 邮箱:522128222@qq.com 微信:mp3play

Screenshots

KMPlayer4 screens
SVPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KMPlayer at none against SVPlayer's 3. KMPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SVPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. SVPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KMPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, SVPlayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KMPlayer versus SVPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKMPlayerSVPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,Ltd秀娟 牛

Customer experience

KMPlayer

All ratings3,244 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.2%

SVPlayer

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

KMPlayer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Video playback freezes
  • Audio desynchronization issues
  • Crashes when playing certain file types
  • Network share access problems
  • Brightness control malfunctions
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  • Subtitle font issues
  • Missing video files in library
  • Lockscreen controls not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable background playback

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Picture-in-Picture support
  • Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
  • Improve subtitle handling and customization
  • Add more aspect ratio options
  • Implement a dark mode
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  • Add ability to rename files
  • Improve network file sharing
  • Add more codec support (e.g., MKV)
  • Implement a better file organization system
  • Add ability to save custom audio/video settings

SVPlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KMPlayer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SVPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • 一个月会员$0.991 Month
  • 一年会员$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久解锁$3.99

Questions

Is KMPlayer free?
KMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SVPlayer free?
SVPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KMPlayer or SVPlayer have ads?
Neither KMPlayer nor SVPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KMPlayer or SVPlayer?
KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and SVPlayer monthly. Most recently, KMPlayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and SVPlayer on November 2, 2026.

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