Comparison

GHPLAY vs APTV

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

Head to head
About

GHPLAY

Features
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GHPLAY aplicativo de TV na internet.

About

APTV

This app allows you to play your own M3U and IPTV playlists on your iPhone, Apple TV, and even your car's display via CarPlay when parked. It supports various video formats and organizes your channels for easy access.

Highlights
  • CarPlay video playback (when parked)
  • AirPlay casting to TVs
  • M3U/IPTV playlist support
  • Channel categorization
  • Plays MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLAC
  • Full-screen player
Features
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APTV is now your Car & TV player. Watch your own M3U and IPTV playlists on your iPhone, on your TV with AirPlay, and now on your car's display with CarPlay. CARPLAY VIDEO — WHEN PARKED • Browse your playlists and channels on the CarPlay screen • Video plays only while your car is parked. Playback stops automatically when you start driving — for your safety • Requires iOS 27 or later and a vehicle that supports video in CarPlay. Many vehicles do not support CarPlay video yet; check with your car manufacturer CAST TO YOUR TV • Stream to Apple TV and AirPlay-compatible smart TVs in one tap • Keep watching on the big screen while you use your phone YOUR PLAYLISTS, ORGANIZED • Add M3U / M3U8 playlists by link or file • Group channels into categories and keep your favorites close • Fast channel switching and smooth playback PLAYS ALMOST ANY FORMAT • MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLAC and more • Full-screen player built for live streams and videos IMPORTANT APTV is a media player only. It does not include or provide any channels, videos or playlists. Add your own content from a provider you are authorized to use. APTV does not support playback of copyrighted material without the owner's permission. Never watch video while driving. Always follow local traffic laws. Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription options: Weekly Price: $ 9.99 Lifetime : $ 49.99 Privacy policy : https://sites.google.com/view/aptvplayer/home-page/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/aptvplayer/home-page/termsconditions EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: danilovios@icloud.com

Screenshots

GHPLAY4 screens
APTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GHPLAY at none against APTV's 2. GHPLAY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). APTV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 55 months) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price 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. APTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. GHPLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHPLAY ships an update every 55 months, APTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GHPLAY versus APTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHPLAYAPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (382 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—382 — better
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#104 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCDNTV Tecnologia LTDAIon Danilov

In-app purchases

None

GHPLAY

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

APTV

Subscriptions1
  • SPL - Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • SPL - Premium lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is GHPLAY free?
GHPLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APTV free?
APTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GHPLAY or APTV have ads?
APTV shows ads; GHPLAY does not.
Which is updated more often, GHPLAY or APTV?
GHPLAY ships an update every 55 months, and APTV weekly. Most recently, GHPLAY was updated on October 27, 2026 and APTV on November 4, 2026.

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