Comparison

MovieBloc vs ntPlayer

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

Head to head
About

MovieBloc

Access a global collection of independent and short films, including award-winning festival entries. Discover curated masterpieces and earn rewards through interactive missions to unlock premium content.

Highlights
  • Global film festivals
  • Curated independent film library
  • Interactive missions for rewards
  • Creator support services
  • High-definition playback
Features
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[ Exclusive Movie Experience on Moviebloc ] Your gateway to independent and short films from around the world! Moviebloc is a Web 3.0 cinema platform championing transparent rewards and a fair ecosystem. We offer a curated lineup, from documentaries and animations to award-winning festival gems. Download the app now and feel the emotion anytime, anywhere! [ Key Features ] • Global Film Festival: Online festivals with prestigious global events. Enjoy high-definition award-winners anywhere. • Curated Library: Independent films hand-picked by expert editors. Discover your next favorite masterpiece. • Interactive Mission: Earn 'Popcorn' through daily missions to unlock premium content. • MBL-i: A unique service providing practical support to creators. [ Notices ] • Some content may be suspended at the request of the copyright holder. • HD/FHD quality may not be available for all content depending on the provider. • Max resolution depends on network, contract terms, and device specs. • Privacy Policy: https://www.moviebloc.com/privacy/en • Terms of Service: https://www.moviebloc.com/terms/view/en Contact: official@moviebloc.io / +82 070-4484-7100

About

ntPlayer

Stream live TV, on-demand videos, TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. This media player supports various playlist formats and offers features for easy channel management and quick access to favorites.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U, M3U8, TXT files
  • Add playlists via local files, LAN, or URLs
  • Manage channels by groups
  • Favorite channels
  • Watch live TV, VOD, series, and shows
Features
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App Description ntPlayer is a lightweight streaming media video player that lets you easily watch live TV, on-demand videos (VOD), TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. With a simple and user-friendly interface and convenient features, it provides an enjoyable viewing experience. Features Supports M3U, M3U8, and TXT files Add playlists via local files, LAN, or online URLs Manage channels by groups to easily find your favorite channels Favorite channels for quick access Disclaimer Does not provide any media content; all content is supplied by the user Not affiliated with any third-party content providers This app does not support playing copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner

Screenshots

MovieBloc4 screens
ntPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MovieBloc at 5.0 against ntPlayer's 4.1. MovieBloc also leads on ads (none vs shown). ntPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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. MovieBloc sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ntPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MovieBloc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntPlayer has 86 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of MovieBloc's written reviews are positive against 72% of ntPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MovieBloc ships an update monthly, ntPlayer every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MovieBloc versus ntPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovieBlocntPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better71.7% of reviews
Number of ratings386 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB103 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,LtdBeijing Hengdian Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MovieBloc

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

ntPlayer

All ratings83 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative21.7%

Bugs and requests

MovieBloc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ntPlayer

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 14
  • No sound in new version
  • App crashes after updating to black icon version
  • App crashes after updating to latest version
  • App crashes when updating m3u list
Show 9 more
  • App crashes on iOS 16
  • App crashes on iOS 12
  • App crashes on 2.6.1 latest version
  • App crashes on 2.6.1 new version
  • Export source unresponsive
  • Favorites disappear after restart
  • Error when adding deleted URL
  • App unusable after update
  • Favorite does not work

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add Apple TV version
  • Add macOS version
  • Add iPad version
  • Add picture-in-picture
  • Add background playback
Show 12 more
  • Add screen casting
  • Add recording function
  • Add locking for categories
  • Add channel sorting by letter
  • Add thumbnail previews
  • Add program guide
  • Add Italian language support
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Add fast-forward/rewind shortcuts
  • Change ads to only startup ads
  • Allow progress bar dragging in portrait mode
  • Return to 2.0 version

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MovieBloc

One-time5
  • Slim$1.99
  • Basic$4.99
  • Signature$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Smart$19.99
  • Deluxe$49.99
1 purchases

ntPlayer

One-time1
  • 免广告会员$1.99

Questions

Is MovieBloc free?
MovieBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ntPlayer free?
ntPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MovieBloc or ntPlayer?
MovieBloc is rated higher. MovieBloc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ntPlayer averages 4.1 from 86 ratings.
Do MovieBloc or ntPlayer have ads?
ntPlayer shows ads; MovieBloc does not.
Which is updated more often, MovieBloc or ntPlayer?
MovieBloc ships an update monthly, and ntPlayer every 8 days. Most recently, MovieBloc was updated on November 3, 2026 and ntPlayer on November 3, 2026.

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