Comparison

iPlayer vs Teak Browser

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

Head to head
About

iPlayer

This app plays various streaming protocols like RTMP, RTSP, M3U8, and MP4. It offers features such as background recording, playback, and exporting recordings and screenshots, with some advanced functionalities requiring in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Supports RTMP, RTSP, M3U8, MP4 streams
  • Customizable decoding (software/hardware)
  • Background recording and playback
  • Export recordings and screenshots
  • Multi-task playback
  • JS script execution
Features
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iPlayer 极致流媒体播放器。 核心播放引擎(免费) - 全协议流媒体接入:支持 RTMP、RTSP、M3U8、MP4、FLV 等多种流媒体格式 - 灵活解码矩阵:自定义软解/硬解切换,从容应对不同画质与设备负载 - 个性化界面架构:自定义全局主题色;支持单列、双列、三列响应式列表布局 - 本地流捕获:App 内支持边播边录,实时留住美好光影 Pro 高级特性(单项购买/全功能解锁) - 文件管理:支持将媒体文件无损导出至系统相册或分享 - 沉浸体验:后台无缝录像/音频持续播放、系统级画中画 (PiP) - 并发能力:支持最高 3x3 矩阵的多任务独立流媒体播放 - 全局尊享:购买“全功能解锁”包即可一次性永久开启上述所有高级特性 极客扩展服务(订阅制) - JavaScript 执行引擎:开放运行自定义 JS 脚本能力,灵活处理流媒体解析与文本过滤 - 本项服务为独立订阅产品,非“全功能解锁”包内容 「自动订阅说明」 1、服务名称:iPlayer JS 脚本执行引擎连续包月(1个月) 2、价格:连续包月产品为 ¥3.99 元/月(可能会随活动调整) 3、购买自动订阅会员的账号,会在每个月订阅期到期前24小时,从您的iTunes账户中扣费,扣费成功后顺延一个订阅周期。 4、如需取消订阅,请手动打开苹果手机「设置」→ 点击「Apple ID」→ 选择「订阅」→ 找到iPlayer订阅项目,取消订阅即可。如未在订阅期结束的至少24小时前关闭订阅的,将视为您同意继续授权,此订阅将会自动续订。 「服务及隐私协议」 https://iiplayer.github.io/agreement.html 「自动续费服务规则」 https://iiplayer.github.io/subAgreement.html 「用户协议 (Terms of Use)」 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Teak Browser

This browser offers a streamlined and private web experience with built-in ad blocking, user script support, and multiple search engine options. It features a minimalist design, reading mode, and PDF generation for enhanced productivity and focused content consumption.

Highlights
  • User script support (Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey)
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Multiple search engine options
  • Web page dark mode
  • Reading mode for focused content
  • PDF generation
  • iCloud bookmark sync
Features
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Teak Browser is a powerful iOS browser built for Userscripts. Run Userscripts directly on iPhone and iPad with desktop-class flexibility. Fully compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey, and supports AdGuard rules for advanced content blocking. Simple, fast, private, and designed for power users. Core Features • Full Userscript support • Compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey • AdGuard compatible content blocking • Built-in adblock plus • Privacy protection and tracking prevention • Support setting as system default browser • No push notifications, no news feed, no ads • Start in milliseconds Browsing Experience • Web page dark mode • Reading mode for immersive reading • Built-in translation for hundreds of languages • Desktop/mobile site switching • Prevent automatic jumps to App Store • Prevent automatic jumps to other apps • In-page search: find text within web pages • Pull down to refresh web pages • Scheduled refresh • Multiple search engines: Google, Bing, Brave, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Baidu, Startpage, and more Media & Productivity • Video Picture-in-Picture • Easy PDF generation • Print and create PDF • View picture mode • Batch save and share pictures • Perfect support for long-press menus • Convenient sharing and downloading iPhone & iPad Optimized • Perfect for iOS 26 • Perfect for iPadOS 26 • iPad multi-window support • Split-screen and Stage Manager support • iPhone address bar supports top and bottom positioning Customization • Minimalist homepage • Custom wallpapers • Customize immersive wallpapers • URL shortcut input • Quickly open and copy URLs Sync & Privacy • iCloud bookmark sync • Private / incognito browsing • No browsing history, cookies, or cache saved in incognito mode • Synced bookmarks and data are stored in your private iCloud database • Teak never uploads your passwords or browsing activity QR Features • Scan QR codes with front and rear cameras • Recognize QR codes from images • Generate QR codes for links Why Teak Browser Unlike traditional mobile browsers, Teak Browser gives you more control over the web. Install Userscripts, customize websites, improve productivity, and browse with desktop-level flexibility on iOS. Teak Pro Subscription • Monthly, Yearly plans available • Payment charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited after purchase Terms of Use: https://teakbrowser.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://teakbrowser.app/privacy/ Contact Email: teakapp@outlook.com

Screenshots

iPlayer4 screens
Teak Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPlayer at 5.0 against Teak Browser's 4.4. iPlayer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Teak Browser's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. iPlayer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Teak Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teak Browser has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iPlayer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Teak Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPlayer versus Teak Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPlayerTeak Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer世朋 康阳 刘

Customer experience

iPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Teak Browser

All ratings39 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • 编写运行JS代码$0.991 Month
One-time5
  • 购买获得文件导出至相册功能$2.99
  • 购买获得后台录播功能$2.99
  • 购买多任务播放功能$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 画中画$2.99
  • 购买全部功能2 variants$5.99
3 purchases

Teak Browser

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$6.99

Questions

Is iPlayer free?
iPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teak Browser free?
Teak Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPlayer or Teak Browser?
iPlayer is rated higher. iPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Teak Browser averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do iPlayer or Teak Browser have ads?
Neither iPlayer nor Teak Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPlayer or Teak Browser?
iPlayer ships an update weekly, and Teak Browser weekly. Most recently, iPlayer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Teak Browser on September 22, 2026.

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