Comparison

Platinum Player vs EPlay

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

Head to head
About

Platinum Player

This media player supports a wide range of formats and allows you to play your own M3U playlists. It features a responsive design, multi-language support, and the ability to create multiple profiles for family members.

Highlights
  • Plays M3U playlists
  • Supports most media formats
  • Responsive UI/UX design
  • Multi-language support
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Search functionality
Features
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Platinum PRO Player is the most advanced player ever it has a powerfull built-in Media player supports most formats, This app should be your first solution, to parse and play your m3u playlist 1. UI/UX design to make your experience great 2. Responsive design fit on all devices screens 3. Search functionallity which support many languages 4. Dynamic Language support feature 5. Profiling the app so you can create multiple profiles for Family members - Language set to default language, however users can switch between 3 languages without changing device language setting - Supported language: Arabic , English , French NOTE: We don't provide any IPTV playlist and the app doesn't have any default IPTV m3u playlist, you need to use your own m3u playlist from your IPTV provider

About

EPlay

This media player lets you stream your own audio, video, live broadcasts, movies, series, and radio using M3U URLs. Add your desired playlists to enjoy your personal media library on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Play local audio/video files
  • Stream M3U playlists
  • Live broadcast support
  • Movie and series playback
  • Radio streaming
Features
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EPlay is a clean, modern IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Load your own M3U or M3U8 playlist, or sign in with Xtream Codes, and EPlay turns it into a fast, beautiful library — everything plays from your own provider. EPlay does not include or provide any channels, streams or media. You bring your own playlist; EPlay just plays it, beautifully. YOUR PLAYLIST, YOUR WAY - Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist from a URL - Import a local .m3u / .m3u8 file - Sign in with Xtream Codes (username + password) - Keep multiple playlists and switch anytime A LIBRARY, NOT A LIST - Live TV and video-on-demand from your playlist, organized automatically - Rich posters, ratings and details (via TMDB) - Continue Watching, Favorites and watch history - Categories with instant search - accent- and locale-aware A PLAYER THAT RESPECTS YOU - Smooth playback powered by VLC - Audio and subtitle track selection - Gesture controls and a clean, hideable interface - iPad split view and Mac support MAKE IT YOURS - 3 themes x 3 accent colors - 40+ languages PRIVACY FIRST Your playlists and credentials stay on your device. No account required. DISCLAIMER EPlay is a media player only. It does not provide, host or supply any TV channels, streams or media. You must add your own, legally obtained M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream Codes credentials.

Screenshots

Platinum Player3 screens
EPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EPlay at 4.6 against Platinum Player's 2.8. EPlay also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Platinum Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Platinum Player's written reviews are positive against 33% of EPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platinum Player ships an update every 3 months, EPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Platinum Player versus EPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatinum PlayerEPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings)4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings810 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB160 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerkareem almurtadhaErge Akova

Customer experience

Platinum Player

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

EPlay

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Platinum Player

No in-app purchases

None

EPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Platinum Player free?
Platinum Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EPlay free?
EPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Platinum Player or EPlay?
EPlay is rated higher. Platinum Player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EPlay averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Platinum Player or EPlay have ads?
EPlay shows ads; Platinum Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Platinum Player or EPlay?
Platinum Player ships an update every 3 months, and EPlay monthly. Most recently, Platinum Player was updated on October 4, 2026 and EPlay on October 24, 2026.

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