Comparison

HDPlayer Pro vs Files Player

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

Head to head
About

HDPlayer Pro

This app plays a vast array of video and audio file formats with high quality and lossless sound. It includes advanced features like subtitle support, a 10-band equalizer, and Wi-Fi transfer, along with a file manager for archiving and organization.

Highlights
  • Supports all major video formats
  • Supports all major audio formats
  • External and internal subtitle support
  • 10-band equalizer with presets
  • Wi-Fi and FTP file transfer
  • Archive format compatibility (rar, zip, 7z)
  • Gesture-based navigation
Features
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CRAZY SALE!!! $5 -> $0.99 !!! BUY TODAY!!! We offer you to enjoy high quality video and lossless sound formats. The BEST application for video formats: mkv, avi, mov, wmv, mp4, m4v, mpeg, rmvb, 3gp, divx, ts, flv ... and music formats: mp3, m4a, wav, wma, wv, ape, ogg, flac, aiff, aac, au ... All formats are thoroughly elaborated and are 100% supported by the application, including the embedded meta-information:subtitles, covers, playlists, lyrics, etc. The decoding system takes into account the specific character of the formats functioning on mobile devices (memory capacity, the number of general processor units etc.), Providing a maximum productivity and comfort when working with "heavy" formats. Elegant design, extended functionality, high speed and stability of work will make watching of your favorite video a pleasurable experience. You can contact technical support and leave a comment without quitting the application. Player special features: ■ Wide range of supported video formats(mkv, avi, mov, wmv, mp4, m4v, mpeg, rmvb, 3gp, divx, ts, flv ...) ■ Wide range of supported audio formats(mp3, m4a, wav, wma, wv, ape, ogg, flac, aiff, aac, au ...) ■ Supports popular playlist formats(cue, m3u, m3u8 ...) ■ Supports popular external and internal subtitle formats ■ 10 bands equalizer with large collection of presets ■ Spectrum analyzer ■ Hight application stability ■ Automatic recovery bad and non standard files ■ User friendly navigation by gestures ■ Brightness control by gestures ■ Opening documents from external applications ■ Wi-Fi transfer ■ FTP transfer File Manager Features: ■ Compatible with all popular archive formats (rar, zip, 7z, gz, tar ...) ■ Intuitive interface ■ iTunes integration ■ File sorting(by name, by extension, by size, by date) ■ Searching files in subfolders ■ Create, move, copy, rename, pack/unpack, delete file/folder options ■ File/folder search ■ Preview mediafiles cover Wi-Fi Transfer Features: ■ Intuitive interface ■ Create, move, rename, delete file/folder options ■ Downloading/uploading few media files with one click ■ Display upload progress Feel free to ask questions, report bugs or request new features: support@develsoftware.com

About

Files Player

Features
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For years, I have been collecting countless audio and video files on my hard drives that I want to listen to and watch in between or on the go. No streaming, no subscription, no cloud, no cover art – and no annoying risk of Wi-Fi dropouts or mobile network playback glitches – just copy the files over and take them with you offline. But with “memory”: the app remembers which files I have already played (incl. position). And it works in standby mode and can be conveniently operated from Lock Screen, Apple Watch and AirPods. THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES 1) Easy 2) Simple 3) Uncomplicated THE APP WILL BE USEFUL FOR 1) Tidying up 2) Sorting 3) Discovering A PLAYER LIKE A BIG MEMORY STICK For the price of a veeeery small memory stick. The app shares its Documents folder. So you can upload and delete files and folders directly via the Finder. TRANSFER AUDIO/VIDEO FILES 1) Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac. 2) Select it on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar. 3) In the “Files” tab, expand the “Files Player” app with >. 4) Drag & drop audio/video files into the app. 5) Delete files / folders with context menu. Can also be done in the app with the “Trash” button. 6) Refresh the list using the “Refresh” button or “Pull to refresh”. 7) HandOff active? Then alternatively copy files to the clipboard and transfer them to the device using the “Folder” button. 8) On a PC use iTunes. 9) Formats: mp3, m4a, aiff (audio), mp4, m4v, mov (video). The free app is limited to 5 files. If you support me in the development of the app by purchasing it, you can not only manage as many files as you like, but also choose your favorite color for icon & interface via button “Settings” button.

Screenshots

HDPlayer Pro4 screens
Files Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Files Player at Free against HDPlayer Pro's $0.99. Files Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). HDPlayer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Files Player is free to download; HDPlayer Pro costs $0.99 up front. HDPlayer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Files Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDPlayer Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Files Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HDPlayer Pro versus Files Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDPlayer ProFiles Player
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLTD DevelSoftwareIvo Wessel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HDPlayer Pro

One-time2
  • Thank the Developer$0.99
  • Appearance Customization$1.99
1 purchases

Files Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99

Questions

Is HDPlayer Pro free?
HDPlayer Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Files Player free?
Files Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HDPlayer Pro or Files Player have ads?
Neither HDPlayer Pro nor Files Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDPlayer Pro or Files Player?
HDPlayer Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Files Player weekly. Most recently, HDPlayer Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Files Player on October 16, 2026.

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