Comparison

ZOE vs CacheCat

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

Head to head
About

ZOE

This app is a versatile video player and manager for iOS devices. It supports a wide range of video formats, IPTV streams, and offers features like Wi-Fi sharing, video conversion, and decryption of m3u8 files. Users can also customize playback with user scripts and extensions.

Highlights
  • Plays all video formats
  • IPTV support (m3u, txt, url)
  • Wi-Fi Sharing for video transfer
  • Video conversion to MP4
  • Decrypts m3u8 streams
  • User scripts for customization
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) playback
Features
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No ads, No IAP. Wi-Fi Sharing/Convert/Play/Download/Decrypt video on iOS 9.0+ - Video player • Almost all video formats (movpkg, rmvb, avi, mkv, mp4, flv, wmv, 3gp, mov, vob, dvd, swf, rm, ts, etc.) • Convert video to mp4 file with one command .then you maybe want to export to Photos.app • Adapt iOS 11 Files App • PiP • Background playback - IPTV • m3u • txt • url - Browser • Support Wi-Fi Sharing, play or share or download videos of another device • Favorites, History, Desktop Site • Playback speed control:0.5x~2.0x • Add setting item on settings:auto clear cookie when launch app,default value is yes. • Scan a QR code - User Scripts: JavaScript script • Create New • Open User Scripts Folder • Open with Files • Share from other APP • Install from browser - Safari extension(iOS 15) • Play rate:0.25~16 • Skip to end • Picture In Picture - URL scheme • Play some video zoeplay:// • Import some video zoeimport:// - Widgets • Last Play • Device Info: Battery, Memory, Cpu, Storage - Imports • Import videos with Link, Wi-Fi,AirDrop(iOS11+), iTunes, iCloud • Support system share extension - Cast video to TV with DLNA • Vod video • Live video • HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video - Wi-Fi Sharing • Transfer and access and play videos from other devices over Wifi. Direct play video (mp4/m3u8) without download, please use browser of ZOE app • Auto create a QR code for the wifi url • Port 8080/8900/9100 - M3U8 Settings • Add zoe.m3u8 and zoe.ts to \"Import\". Test the video player or Wi-Fi Sharing • Add zoe_aes_128.m3u8 and zoe_aes_128.ts to \"Import\". The zoe_aes_128.ts is encrypted with AES-128,the key is zoe0123456789abc • Debug Mode, you can import up to 50 ts files for one m3u8 • Import Speed Fast:Auto decrypt videos and merge into one ts file Medium:Import m3u8 file as movpkg file Slow:Import m3u8 file as mp4,It may take a long time. - Private videos • Unlock with Pattern • Unlock with Biometrics - Library video • Direct play video of Photo.app ,needn’t import to app • Manager videos with albums of system • Support iOS 14 - Share video • Share videos to TikTok、Slack and so on - Tag Manager • Assign tags to videos • Filter videos with tags • Delete or order tags

About

CacheCat

Capture online videos with a Safari extension and watch them offline. Generate on-device subtitles, translate foreign content, and convert media formats. Manage your cached videos with a sleek interface.

Highlights
  • Safari extension for one-tap video capture
  • On-device subtitle generation with AI
  • Bilingual subtitle display and AI translation
  • m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi caching
  • Convert m3u8 to mp4
  • Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
  • Smart media management and search
Features
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CacheCat — Capture Effortlessly, Cache Elegantly Like a cat catching fish, managing your media resources has never been easier. CacheCat is a media caching tool crafted for iPhone and iPad. With its Safari extension, you can capture online videos in one tap and watch them offline anytime, anywhere. Simple yet powerful, intuitive yet feature-rich. 【New Feature · Subtitles】 Generate subtitles on-device, no internet required. - Offline Subtitle Generation Built-in AI speech recognition generates subtitles with a long press on any cached video. Ready to use out of the box — no additional downloads needed. - Bilingual Subtitle Display Overlay both the original text and translation during playback, making foreign-language content easy to follow. - AI-Powered Translation Connect to leading AI models and choose from 6 customizable translation styles — including Standard, Humorous, and Cinematic. - On-Device System Translation iOS 18+ devices can use Apple's built-in translation engine. No setup required, fully offline, and completely private. - SRT Subtitle Export Export generated subtitles as standard SRT files for easy sharing and reuse. 【Core Features】 - Safari Extension - Seamless integration with Safari - Automatically detects media resources on any webpage - One-tap caching for a fast, efficient experience - Fully native browser interaction - High-Speed Caching - Multi-threaded downloads for fast, reliable performance - Supports direct-link caching for m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi, and more - Smart parsing, one-tap caching — simple and efficient - Format Conversion Convert m3u8 to mp4 for easier playback and sharing. - Playback Enhancements - Built-in Picture in Picture and AirPlay support - A smoother, more flexible viewing experience - Media Management Smart categorization and fast search to find what you need instantly. - Elegant Interface Thoughtfully designed visuals with full Dark Mode support. 【How to Enable the Safari Extension】 - Open Settings - Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions - Find CacheCat - Toggle it on 【Membership】 - Unlock all premium features with a CacheCat membership - Enjoy free future updates with no ads, ever - Auto-renews via your iTunes account — cancel anytime - Renewal charge applies 24 hours before the current period ends - To cancel, disable auto-renewal in Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before expiry 【Privacy】 - Your privacy is our priority - We do not collect or store any personal or sensitive information - All data is stored locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://boyhood.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-12fb095b905380c3a59af71d45f14298 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

ZOE4 screens
CacheCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZOE at 86% against CacheCat's 0%. ZOE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). CacheCat's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

CacheCat is free to download; ZOE costs $2.99 up front. CacheCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ZOE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZOE ships an update every 3 weeks, CacheCat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZOE versus CacheCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZOECacheCat
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB189 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer汝泉 张振 劳

Customer experience

ZOE

All ratings297 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%

CacheCat

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ZOE

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Movpkg files are not recognized or are dimmed
  • MP4 converter fails, often at 99%
  • App freezes or crashes during download/caching
  • Audio and video synchronization issues
  • Sorting of files and folders is not reflected
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  • Hidden files appear in system's recent items
  • Downloaded videos are blurry
  • Cannot pause downloads
  • Files are not properly deleted, leading to unreleased storage space
  • MP4 converter jumps from 0% to 49% and quits
  • PIP option has been removed
  • Downloads can include advertisements
  • Downloaded file names are random
  • Cannot switch audio tracks for videos
  • App does not support certain URLs
  • Cannot create folders within the app
  • Browser has unclosable pop-up windows
  • Automatic playback of next video sometimes does not start from the beginning
  • Cannot directly download videos from the browser, only through the app's browser
  • Cache playback does not return to the last watched position
  • Bottom video toolbar closes and then reopens automatically
  • Downloaded videos are blurry compared to web view
  • Caching videos causes the app to crash
  • When converting movpkg to mp4, it fails at 99%
  • App crashes when caching large movie videos
  • The apple App Store is too bad (user complaint about platform, not app)
  • Mp4 converter does not work
  • The bottom automatic video toolbar opens again after closing

Requested features

24 requests
  • Add tab function to browser
  • Implement folder creation for better management
  • Add pause/resume for downloads
  • Display file size during download
  • Add time display for player seeking
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  • Support for Android TVBox parsing method
  • Add ad blocker to browser
  • Improve player seeking functionality
  • Support for torrents and link additions
  • Safari extension to get m3u links
  • Auto-play next video from the beginning
  • Batch adding downloads
  • Add TF support
  • Option to search within files app for direct playback from flash drive
  • Implement shuffle option for music player
  • Replay first song after last song in list
  • Add PIP option back
  • Improve sorting of files and folders
  • Add folder functionality for better file management
  • Add resolution selection for videos
  • Ability to switch audio tracks
  • Auto-name downloaded files with webpage titles
  • Add ability to search files app for flash drive playback
  • Add Apple TV support

CacheCat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZOE

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CacheCat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • 包月$1.99
  • 包年$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99
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  • Lifetime Pro$24.99

Questions

Is ZOE free?
ZOE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CacheCat free?
CacheCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZOE or CacheCat have ads?
Neither ZOE nor CacheCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZOE or CacheCat?
ZOE ships an update every 3 weeks, and CacheCat monthly. Most recently, ZOE was updated on October 24, 2026 and CacheCat on October 20, 2026.

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