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4 stars

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"good enough for me"

March 15, 2018 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.9

2018-03-15 08:41:51

Pros

the airplay feature is such a badass

Cons

I would give it a 5-star but I want to give them some space to improve.

Summary

a good app for me

4 stars

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"good app for me"

alchemisman March 14, 2018 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.9

2018-03-14 05:33:08 | By alchemisman

Pros

nice&neat software got what I need for. easy to use aswell

Cons

easy to use, not too bad.

1 stars

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"Steals default app for many file types"

MrJimChristensen December 29, 2017 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.3

2017-12-29 08:07:04 | By MrJimChristensen

Pros

The programs works, but see the CONS

Cons

This program takes-over the default app for many file types, and it does this every time I run the program! THe choice of a default app for any file type should be mine... not some crazed develpoer!

Summary

Avoid this program like the plauge

1 stars

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"not what I expected and now I can't uninstall!!!!!!!!!!"

moonathan April 19, 2017 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.2

2017-04-19 22:51:14 | By moonathan

Pros

none that I can tell

Cons

I can't get it off my computer now. Not with CCleaner, malwarebytes or norton. Is this a joke?

Summary

DO NOT DOWNLOAD

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1 stars

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"I'm a Mac IT Guy and recognize MALWARE"

aar0n5150 February 14, 2017 / Version: 5KPlayer 4.2

2017-02-14 09:11:13 | By aar0n5150

Pros

It plays videos. In my testing, 4k 60fps videos that could play in VLC also play in 5kplayer. Meanwhile, 4k videos that are choppy in VLC are still choppy in 5k player, but maybe a tiny bit better.

Cons

The software developer (Digiarty) uses user unfriendly practices that violate Apple's developer guidelines and make me as a user very nervous. These include:
Changing the default application for handling of all media files to use 5kplayer without asking.
Setting 5kplayer to launch upon login but not visible in the user list to remove.
Intentionally making it very difficult to uninstall.
The Mac will always report: "5kplayer can't be moved to the trash because it's open." even after you quit.
The process names are obfuscated so you can't find them to force quit.
Application opens a browser window upon first launch and goes to the developer's site if you don't fill out the registration.

Summary

I don't know what hidden functionality exists in 5kplayer, or why they make this software act so much like malware. I don't trust them and will no longer use Digiarty produced software.

Instructions to uninstall:
Right click (or control click) on the application
Select Show Package Contents
Delete the folder inside
Delete the application
Type Command-Shift-G
Go to: ~/Library/
Open Application Support/Digiarty
Delete the 5kPlayer folder inside
Empty trash
Reboot.

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4 stars

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"Works well, but can't play Blu-ray DVD's"

docdss October 13, 2015 / Version: 5KPlayer 3.0

2015-10-13 23:11:22 | By docdss

Pros

The player works well. It has some nice features, such as air-play. It can also take snap shots at any point on a video file, while it's being played.

Cons

Doesn't play my blu-ray discs like I thought it was supposed to. It also hijacked my use of Quick-Time player and became my default player. Now, in order to use it, or other video players, I have to do a 2-fingered tap (right-click for Macs) in order to be able to choose another player. I have tried to change the default player back to Quick-Time, but can't find a way to do that.

Summary

It works well, but the main reason that I wanted it was to play Blu-ray on my Mac, but I still have to use AnyMP4 free blu-ray player if I want to play them.

3 stars

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"I think is good enough"

September 08, 2015 / Version: 5KPlayer 3.0

2015-09-08 16:05:52

Pros

I think is good enough

Cons

I think is good enough

Summary

I think is good enough

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What's new in version 5.7
1. Added supports for immersive 360 VR (incl. 360, 180 SBS, 180 Top-Bottom video) Playback. 2. Optimized YouTube download experience. 3. Modified video title display size (smaller). 4. Fixed some bugs.

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Publisher	DearMob
Publisher web site	http://www.5kplayer.com
Release Date	March 06, 2019
Date Added	March 06, 2019
Version	5.7

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Category	Video Software
Subcategory	Video Players

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Operating Systems	Mac
Additional Requirements	macOS Mojave macOS High Sierra macOS Sierra OS X El Capitan OS X Yosemite OS X Mavericks OS X Mountain Lion OS X Lion

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File Size	58.78MB
File Name	External File

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Total Downloads	1,580,547
Downloads Last Week	135

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License Model	Free
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Price	Free

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