# HD Video Player vs PlainPlay

The clearest difference is rating: PlainPlay at 4.5 against HD Video Player's 3.6. PlainPlay also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 45%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). HD Video Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (209 vs 31). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlainPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. HD Video Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlainPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HD Video Player has 209 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of HD Video Player's written reviews are positive against 80% of PlainPlay's.

HD Video Player ships an update every 3 weeks, PlainPlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD Video Player | PlainPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-video-player-media-player/id983123556/reviews) | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亮 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/804443671) | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) |

## What reviewers say

### HD Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-video-player-media-player/id983123556)

This media player automatically scans your device for videos and music, offering smooth HD playback with hardware decoding. It supports a vast array of formats and includes features like touch screen zoom and Wi-Fi file transfer.

**Highlights:** Automatic video scanning, Smooth HD playback, Hardware decoder support, Touch screen zoom gestures, Wi-Fi file transfer, Supports numerous formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good app player
- 👍 Plays all formats
- 👍 Very helpful
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not in English
- ❌ App is in Chinese
- ❌ Too many ads
- ❌ Invasive ads
- 🐛 Does not work

**Reported bugs**

- App installed in Chinese
- No English option to change language
- App asks questions in Chinese
- App does not work
- App is trash

**Requested features**

- Option to change language to English
- Paid version without ads
- Save downloaded videos to camera roll
- Load subtitles
- Plays 3gp format


### PlainPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainplay/id1469851328)

This app is a versatile media player and file manager that supports numerous formats for offline learning. It allows for easy import of course materials, offers playback customization, and provides robust file organization and privacy features.

**Highlights:** Full-format media playback, Offline course import, Variable speed and loop playback, File classification and sorting, Gesture lock and fingerprint ID, Background audio playback, Web content download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD Video Player free?

HD Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlainPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HD Video Player or PlainPlay?

PlainPlay is rated higher. HD Video Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while PlainPlay averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do HD Video Player or PlainPlay have ads?

Both HD Video Player and PlainPlay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD Video Player or PlainPlay?

HD Video Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlainPlay weekly. Most recently, HD Video Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and PlainPlay on November 7, 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.*