Comparison

TEAC HR Streamer vs EPGPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TEAC HR Streamer

This application allows users to manage and play high-definition audio from TEAC Network Audio Players on their iPad or iPhone. It offers features like cover art display, custom playlist creation, and efficient library browsing with powerful search and sorting capabilities.

Highlights
  • High-definition audio playback
  • Network audio player management
  • Cover art display
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Fast library browsing
  • Powerful search and sort functionality
  • Multilingual support
Features
Read full description

TEAC HR Streamer is a high-definition audio player application for the iPad/iPhone, designed to work with TEAC Network Audio Players. TEAC HR Streamer allows iPad/iPhone users to conveniently manage network audio playback on their devices, enriching the experience by displaying cover art and allowing the creation of custom playlists etc. 【Main features】 ◆Fast response ・The system automatically reads tagged information in advance and pre-fetches album art images, allowing users to quickly browse through libraries. ・When adding a new music file to the library, the process of retrieving associated data is consequently very quick. ◆Straightforward onscreen browsing ・The easy-to-read screen is divided into three panels: playlist, music selection and playback operation. ・Album art is neatly tiled. ・Album art uses high resolution imagery which can be enlarged or reduced for viewing. ・System functionality includes a powerful search and sort by filter/category facility. Content can be searched by keyword and also can be sorted by song name, album title, artist, composer, genre, and year of recording. ・Easier operation of high resolution streaming services such as Tidal and Qobuz, thanks to the use of a browsing screen that’s similar to that used for accessing local content. ◆Flexible in operation ・Powerful playlist-editing function. ・Intuitive onscreen operation. The most common playback operations - pause, skip, seek, play time, and shuffle/random play - are grouped together at the top of the screen in one panel. ・Volume control adjustment. ・Settings function allows high customization ability. ・Multilingual. ◆Supports iPad/ iPhone/ iPod Touch

About

EPGPlayer

This unofficial client connects to your EPGStation server to stream live TV and recorded programs. It supports various formats, subtitles, PiP mode, and offline downloads. Manage schedules, set notifications, and authenticate securely.

Highlights
  • Live TV and recorded program playback
  • Supports TS and encoded formats
  • ARIB STD-B24 subtitle support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Offline program downloads
  • Program schedule management and notifications
  • Secure server authentication
Features
Read full description

This is an unofficial native app for EPGStation. You must have your own EPGStation server to use this app. Key features: - Playback - Recorded program playback - Livestream TV playback - Supports both encoded and original "TS" (無変換) formats - Supports "ARIB STD-B24" subtitles through "libaribcaption" - Supports PiP (Picture in Picture) mode - Supports playback on external displays (e.g. AirPlay) - Downloads - Download recorded programs for offline playback - Download continues while the app is in background - Program schedules - Show program schedules for all channels - Show currently playing program for a live channel - Set notifications for programs - Add programs to calendar - Schedule and manage program recordings - Server authentication - SSO-based authentication (Cloudflare Zero Trust) - HTTP basic authentication - Custom HTTP Authorization header Licenses for videos used in the screenshots: Wing It!, Sprite Fright, Coffee Run, Glass Half: (CC) Blender Foundation | studio.blender.org Spring: © Blender Foundation | cloud.blender.org/spring Agent 327: Operation Barbershop is released under CC-BY-ND license.

Screenshots

TEAC HR Streamer4 screens
EPGPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EPGPlayer at 100% against TEAC HR Streamer's 30%. EPGPlayer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). TEAC HR Streamer's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EPGPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TEAC HR Streamer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of TEAC HR Streamer's written reviews are positive against 100% of EPGPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEAC HR Streamer ships an update every 6 months, EPGPlayer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TEAC HR Streamer versus EPGPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTEAC HR StreamerEPGPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEAC CORP.宜 谢

Customer experience

TEAC HR Streamer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%

EPGPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TEAC HR Streamer

No in-app purchases

None

EPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TEAC HR Streamer free?
TEAC HR Streamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EPGPlayer free?
EPGPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TEAC HR Streamer or EPGPlayer?
EPGPlayer is rated higher. TEAC HR Streamer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while EPGPlayer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TEAC HR Streamer or EPGPlayer have ads?
Neither TEAC HR Streamer nor EPGPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TEAC HR Streamer or EPGPlayer?
TEAC HR Streamer ships an update every 6 months, and EPGPlayer every 2 months. Most recently, TEAC HR Streamer was updated on October 19, 2026 and EPGPlayer on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons