Comparison

JTPlayer vs ntPlayer

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

Head to head
About

JTPlayer

This media player supports a vast array of video and audio formats, offering direct playback of high-resolution content up to 8K without transcoding. It provides intuitive on-screen controls for playback, brightness, and volume adjustments.

Highlights
  • Plays all media formats
  • Supports 4K and 8K playback
  • Direct playback without transcoding
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Adjustable brightness and volume
  • Retina display support
Features
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Hd 4K, 8K playback, direct playback without transcoding. JTPlayer is a super capable player that can play all media formats, 4K in HD, 8K in ultra HD video quality, and play directly without any transcoding. Supported video music formats gp2、amv、3gp、axv、f4v、divx、rm、wmv、asf、asx、mpg、mpeg、mpe、m4v、dat、vob、mp4、avi、wmv、flv、mkv、mov、rmvb、ogg、mod、dv、dvd、vcd、mp3、m4r、amr、aac、mp4a、ogg、ra、wma、wav、ape、flac、alac、m4a、gvi、gxf、m1v、m2p、m2t、m2ts、m2v、mks、moov、mp2v、mpeg1、mpeg2、mpeg4、mts、mt2s、mxf、nsv、nuv、oga、ogg、ogm、ogv、ogx、spx、ps、qt、rec、rm、rmvb、tod、vob、 vro、webm、wm、wmv、wtv、xesc、ts、m3u8 Player display - Retina display is supported - supports 8K and 4K Player adjustment - User configuration optional configuration - Play page slide left: video forward fast forward, and display the timeline, can be precisely controlled. - Slide the playback page to the right: fast forward the video and display the timeline, which can be controlled accurately. - Swipe up on the left of the play page to increase the brightness of the video. - Slide down the left side of the playback page: reduce the brightness of the video. - Slide up on the right of the play page to increase volume adjustment. - Scroll down to the right of the play page: lower the volume adjustment. ================================= Comments and technical support We sincerely welcome your valuable comments and feedback, we will add or optimize related functions according to your requirements Contact email: sunjun20141@qq.com ========================== Member subscription fees are charged monthly or annually according to different schemes. If necessary, we also provide a one-time payment service. -Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account when you confirm your purchase. -The subscription will be automatically renewed unless it is turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will receive the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal fee will be determined. -Users can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in iTunes account settings after purchase. ========================== -Terms of use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/7835e3e682b82a9894b20470ca3388b9c27b82b6 -Privacy Policy: https://pages.flycricket.io/axplayer/privacy.html

About

ntPlayer

Stream live TV, on-demand videos, TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. This media player supports various playlist formats and offers features for easy channel management and quick access to favorites.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U, M3U8, TXT files
  • Add playlists via local files, LAN, or URLs
  • Manage channels by groups
  • Favorite channels
  • Watch live TV, VOD, series, and shows
Features
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App Description ntPlayer is a lightweight streaming media video player that lets you easily watch live TV, on-demand videos (VOD), TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. With a simple and user-friendly interface and convenient features, it provides an enjoyable viewing experience. Features Supports M3U, M3U8, and TXT files Add playlists via local files, LAN, or online URLs Manage channels by groups to easily find your favorite channels Favorite channels for quick access Disclaimer Does not provide any media content; all content is supplied by the user Not affiliated with any third-party content providers This app does not support playing copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner

Screenshots

JTPlayer4 screens
ntPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JTPlayer at none against ntPlayer's shown. JTPlayer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (82% vs 72%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. JTPlayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ntPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JTPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of JTPlayer's written reviews are positive against 72% of ntPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JTPlayer ships an update fortnightly, ntPlayer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JTPlayer versus ntPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJTPlayerntPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (38 ratings) — better4.1 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better71.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3886 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer军 孙Beijing Hengdian Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

JTPlayer

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

ntPlayer

All ratings83 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative21.7%

Bugs and requests

JTPlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ntPlayer

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 14
  • No sound in new version
  • App crashes after updating to black icon version
  • App crashes after updating to latest version
  • App crashes when updating m3u list
Show 9 more
  • App crashes on iOS 16
  • App crashes on iOS 12
  • App crashes on 2.6.1 latest version
  • App crashes on 2.6.1 new version
  • Export source unresponsive
  • Favorites disappear after restart
  • Error when adding deleted URL
  • App unusable after update
  • Favorite does not work

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add Apple TV version
  • Add macOS version
  • Add iPad version
  • Add picture-in-picture
  • Add background playback
Show 12 more
  • Add screen casting
  • Add recording function
  • Add locking for categories
  • Add channel sorting by letter
  • Add thumbnail previews
  • Add program guide
  • Add Italian language support
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Add fast-forward/rewind shortcuts
  • Change ads to only startup ads
  • Allow progress bar dragging in portrait mode
  • Return to 2.0 version

In-app purchases

5 purchases

JTPlayer

Subscriptions4
  • week subscription$0.997 Days
  • monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Consecutive season members$2.993 Months
Show 1 more
  • Consecutive annual membership3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent open member$6.99
1 purchases

ntPlayer

One-time1
  • 免广告会员$1.99

Questions

Is JTPlayer free?
JTPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ntPlayer free?
ntPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JTPlayer or ntPlayer?
JTPlayer is rated higher. JTPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while ntPlayer averages 4.1 from 86 ratings.
Do JTPlayer or ntPlayer have ads?
ntPlayer shows ads; JTPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, JTPlayer or ntPlayer?
JTPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and ntPlayer every 8 days. Most recently, JTPlayer was updated on November 1, 2026 and ntPlayer on November 3, 2026.

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