# ES vs Aether Player

The clearest difference is rating: ES at 5.0 against Aether Player's 2.0. ES also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Aether Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ES sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Aether Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of ES's written reviews are positive against 50% of Aether Player's.

ES ships an update every 3 weeks, Aether Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ES | Aether Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-tv/id1574921404/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-player/id6775229911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raul Alfonso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574921466) | [Vaclav Zmrhal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774553226) |

## What reviewers say

### ES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-tv/id1574921404)

Stream live television channels online without censorship. Access a wide range of content directly on your device. Enjoy your favorite shows and broadcasts anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Online television streaming, Uncensored content, Live channel access, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paquete basico | $8.99 | one-time |
| Paquete económico | $17.99 | one-time |
| Paquete ahorro | $30.99 | one-time |


### Aether Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-player/id6775229911)

This media player aggregates content from Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, and local files into a unified library. It supports a wide range of formats and offers features like offline downloads, user profiles, and advanced subtitle management.

**Highlights:** Unified library from multiple sources, Supports various media formats (MKV, HEVC, HDR), Offline downloads and Smart Downloads, User profiles with age restrictions, Advanced subtitle customization and search, Music playback with offline catalog, Live TV support with custom guides

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Supporter (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aether Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ES free?

ES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aether Player free?

Aether Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ES or Aether Player?

ES is rated higher. ES averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Aether Player averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ES or Aether Player have ads?

Neither ES nor Aether Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ES or Aether Player?

ES ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aether Player weekly. Most recently, ES was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aether Player on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*