# Ticky Player vs Bongo Smart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bongo Smart at none against Ticky Player's 16. Bongo Smart also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Ticky Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ticky Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Bongo Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ticky Player ships an update fortnightly, Bongo Smart every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ticky Player | Bongo Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticky-player-reproductor/id1435060384/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **58** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vilania LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670459118) | [Cecotec innovaciones S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416497163) |

## What reviewers say

### Ticky Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticky-player-reproductor/id1435060384)

This media player allows you to stream videos from anywhere and supports various formats and playlist types. Its unique .tick playlist feature offers automatic updates, providing a seamless viewing experience. A premium version removes ads and enhances streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Stream videos from anywhere, Supports .mp4, .m3u, .m3u8 formats, Plays .tick and Pastebin playlists, Automatic playlist updates, Ad-free premium option, Apple TV and Chromecast support (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Versión Premium (semanal) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Versión Premium (semanal) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $4.49 | per month |
| Versión Premium (mensual) | $4.49 | per month |
| Versión Premium (mensual) | $4.99 | per month |
| Versión Premium (mensual) | $5.99 | per month |
| Versión Premium | $8.49 | per 3 months |
| Versión Premium | $17.49 | per 6 months |
| Versión Premium (examensual) | $22.99 | per 6 months |
| Versión Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Versión Premium (anual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Cookie (Donation) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffe (Donation) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza (Donation) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buffet (Donation) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Banquet (Donation) | $44.99 | one-time |


### Bongo Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-smart/id6446247540)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ticky Player free?

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

### Is Bongo Smart free?

Bongo Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ticky Player or Bongo Smart have ads?

Neither Ticky Player nor Bongo Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ticky Player or Bongo Smart?

Ticky Player ships an update fortnightly, and Bongo Smart every 4 months. Most recently, Ticky Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bongo Smart on October 27, 2026.

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