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mpv vs IINA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

mpv

8.0
Media & Design

Media player based on MPlayer and mplayer2

IINA

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source media player

Metric mpv IINA
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 521 6.9K
90-day Installs 1.8K 18.2K
365-day Installs 7.5K 57.6K
Version 0.40.0 1.4.2,164
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 34.4K 44.0K
GitHub Forks 3.2K 2.8K
Open Issues 1.1K 2.0K
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 22, 2014 Jan 5, 2017

Reviews

mpv

mpv is a powerful, open-source media player offering extensive customization and scripting capabilities. It supports a wide range of formats and is ideal for users seeking flexibility and control over their media experience.

mpv plays various media formats with deep customization options.

Pros

  • + Command-line interface for power users
  • + Highly customizable with scripting support
  • + Cross-platform with extensive feature set

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - No auto-update feature

IINA

IINA is a modern, free, and open-source media player for macOS that supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio. It offers a sleek design, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with macOS, making it ideal for users seeking high-quality video playback.

IINA is a media player that supports a wide range of video formats and modern video features, designed specifically for macOS.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Modern and sleek design
  • + Supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio
  • + Highly customizable interface
  • + Seamless macOS integration

Cons

  • - Some bugs, particularly with HDR on newer Mac chips
  • - Lacks Airplay functionality