# Alpha 1 vs SenPlayer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SenPlayer at 84% against Alpha 1's 7%. SenPlayer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 26). Alpha 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SenPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Alpha 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

SenPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SenPlayer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Alpha 1's written reviews are positive against 84% of SenPlayer's.

Alpha 1 ships an update monthly, SenPlayer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha 1 | SenPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/975970176) | [军 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651137259) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177)

Control and interact with robots using Bluetooth. Download actions from the internet, design your own, and use your phone as a remote control for games like football and fighting. The app also allows for robot information retrieval and firmware upgrades.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth robot control, Downloadable actions, User-designed actions, Phone as remote control, Robot information and firmware upgrade

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SenPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850)

This app is a powerful multimedia player supporting 4K/8K video, high frame rates, and HDR. It streams from various cloud services and media servers, offering a seamless playback experience with custom controls and advanced subtitle support.

**Highlights:** 4K/8K Ultra-HD playback, Supports Plex, Emby, Jellyfin media servers, Stream from cloud services (WebDAV, SMB, FTP), Custom gesture controls, Blu-ray ISO disc playback, Enhanced subtitle support, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro(Upgrade to Suite) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(iPhone+iPad) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(AppleTV) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Mac) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Suite) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with many features
- 🚀 Smooth and fast playback
- 💡 Highly customizable interface
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 🔥 Excellent Jellyfin/Emby support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or playback issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- 💤 Lack of AirPlay support
- 📚 Limited subtitle customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with certain video formats (e.g., TS, ISO)
- SMB connection problems on some networks
- Subtitle display bugs in landscape mode
- Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth headphones

**Requested features**

- Add support for Plex, Google Drive, and other cloud storage
- Implement a playlist feature
- Allow dual subtitle display
- Provide an Apple TV version of the app
- Add a download option for media files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha 1 free?

Alpha 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SenPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alpha 1 or SenPlayer?

SenPlayer is rated higher. Alpha 1 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SenPlayer averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Alpha 1 or SenPlayer have ads?

Neither Alpha 1 nor SenPlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha 1 or SenPlayer?

Alpha 1 ships an update monthly, and SenPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, Alpha 1 was updated on October 21, 2026 and SenPlayer on October 22, 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.*