M3Player vs Cathode Player

M3Player lets you import IPTV playlists from M3U and M3U8 URLs and enjoy live TV, video, and audio streams in a fast, easy-to-use player. Organize playlists with folders, manage your favorite channels, and switch between video playback and audio-only mode to save battery and continue listening in the background. Features: • Import M3U and M3U8 playlist URLs • IPTV playlist and channel management • Organize streams with folders • Smooth video and audio playback • Audio-only background listening • Buffer supported streams for later playback • Clean and modern interface M3Player does not provide any content, channels, or IPTV subscriptions. Users must supply their own playlists.

Cathode is a clean, native video viewer for following channels and watching content on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built with SwiftUI for a fast, lightweight experience. FEATURES • Follow channels and see all their latest videos in one feed • Search for videos and channels • Watch shorts and regular videos with a native player • Picture-in-picture, background audio, and AirPlay support • Save videos to Watch Later • Pick up where you left off — playback progress syncs across your devices via your private iCloud account • Read comments • Compact mini-player while you keep browsing • Curated channel suggestions across Tech, Science, Programming, Cooking, and Lifestyle to help you get started CROSS-DEVICE SYNC Watch Later, history, and saved channels are stored in your private iCloud account so they are always with you. Nothing is sent to our servers. PRIVACY Cathode does not collect personal information, has no analytics, and does not require an account. Your data stays on your device or in your private iCloud.