# M3Player vs Character Echo

The clearest difference is price: Character Echo at Free against M3Player's $3.99. Character Echo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). M3Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (589 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Character Echo is free to download; M3Player costs $3.99 up front. Character Echo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. M3Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Character Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M3Player has 589 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

M3Player ships an update every 11 days, Character Echo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M3Player | Character Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3player-m3u-iptv-player/id1470774095/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-echo/id6756740052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) | [CharacterEcho LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862597731) |

## What reviewers say

### M3Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3player-m3u-iptv-player/id1470774095)

Listen to YouTube playlists and videos in audio-only mode, saving your device's screen and battery. Record streams for offline playback, ensuring uninterrupted listening without data or signal concerns.

**Highlights:** Background audio playback, Audio-only mode, Screen and battery saving, Record video streams, Offline playback, No data/signal required for offline

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for audiobooks
- 🚀 Works fantastic
- 👍 Solves problems perfectly
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Fantastic, useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes when trying to upload
- 🐛 Hangs when encountering partially played songs
- 🔒 Limited to 100 videos per playlist

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist import not working
- Time display issues when using for audiobooks

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Watch
- Add option to change playback speed
- Add in-app download and save for offline listening
- Add sleep timer
- Add shuffle feature for playlists


### Character Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-echo/id6756740052)

Experience classic literature like never before with fully voice-casted audiobooks. This app brings public domain stories to life with distinct character voices, dynamic visuals, and immersive soundscapes.

**Highlights:** Multi-voice narration for distinct characters, Dynamic backgrounds and character portraits, Curated library of public domain classics, Seamless listening with background playback, Offline listening support, No account required for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank you! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge Thank You! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Thank You! | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M3Player free?

M3Player costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Character Echo free?

Character Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, M3Player or Character Echo?

Character Echo is rated higher. M3Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Character Echo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do M3Player or Character Echo have ads?

Neither M3Player nor Character Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M3Player or Character Echo?

M3Player ships an update every 11 days, and Character Echo every 3 days. Most recently, M3Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and Character Echo on October 12, 2026.

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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.*