# nPlayer Lite vs AM3U Pro

The clearest difference is price: nPlayer Lite at Free against AM3U Pro's $0.99. nPlayer Lite also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 163). AM3U Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

nPlayer Lite is free to download; AM3U Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for nPlayer Lite against 4.7 for AM3U Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPlayer Lite has 3.8K ratings behind it against 163, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of nPlayer Lite's written reviews are positive against 44% of AM3U Pro's.

## The numbers

| Metric | nPlayer Lite | AM3U Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-lite/id1078835991/reviews) | **[4.7 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am3u-pro/id6443737201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 163 |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) | [汝泉 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/904558410) |

## What reviewers say

### nPlayer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-lite/id1078835991)

Play any video format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud storage. Offers extensive subtitle support and gesture controls for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Stream media from network devices and cloud storage, Advanced subtitle support with customization, Gesture controls for playback and subtitles, Hardware acceleration for smooth playback, File and playlist management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays all media formats
- 👍 Supports cloud storage integration
- 🚀 Fast media playback
- 👍 Customizable playback controls
- 👍 Useful features like audio boost, PiP, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported after updates
- 💸 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔇 Audio issues like double audio and audio not working
- 🚫 Incompatible with some devices and OS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Locked folders issue
- Subtitle not showing up
- Downloading files not working
- Streaming from NAS/DLNA not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add search option in cloud storage
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Implement equalizer and audio settings
- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Provide a trial version without ads


### AM3U Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am3u-pro/id6443737201)

Stream IPTV channels on your mobile device using M3U and M3U8 playlists. Add content via iCloud, URL, GitHub, or sharing from other apps. Supports various playlist formats and offers customizable appearance options.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 IPTV playback, Add playlists via iCloud, Add playlists via URL, Add playlists via GitHub, Share playlists from other apps, Dark Mode and Light Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nPlayer Lite free?

nPlayer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AM3U Pro free?

AM3U Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, nPlayer Lite or AM3U Pro?

AM3U Pro is rated higher. nPlayer Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while AM3U Pro averages 4.7 from 163 ratings.

### Do nPlayer Lite or AM3U Pro have ads?

nPlayer Lite shows ads; AM3U Pro does not.

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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.*