Comparison

Icareus Play vs Ultimate Media Player

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

Head to head
About

Icareus Play

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Icareus Play is Icareus' showcase OTT and TV Everywhere streaming service. It provides free content including Live TV and VOD. The application allows you to watch private Channels, VOD, TV series, and catch-up TV service for free.

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Ultimate Media Player

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Welcome to the future of home entertainment. Ultimate Player is a revolutionary media streaming app that transforms how you watch videos across all your Apple devices. Whether you're streaming from your personal Jellyfin server, Plex library, or IPTV source, Ultimate Player delivers an unparalleled viewing experience (including cutting-edge 3D conversion). What's Included: - Stream from Jellyfin, Plex, and IPTV; - Live TV and DVR support; - Photos library integration; - Cross-device sync via iCloud; - Multi-server management; - Resume playback across devices; - Responsive design for iPhone Duo; - Roulette movie picker; - Native 3D and spatial video support; - 3D conversion (credit-based) Universal Media Server Support Connect to Jellyfin, Plex, Emby and IPTV servers. Stream your personal video collection seamlessly from your home network or anywhere in the world. Ultimate Player works as your ultimate client for any media server. Live TV & DVR Never miss a show. Stream live television directly through IPTV/Xtream sources. Manage your favourite channels, set reminders for upcoming programs, and catch up on recorded content anytime, anywhere, across devices. Stunning 3D Video Playback Watch native 3D videos and spatial videos in their full glory. Ultimate Player supports the latest spatial video formats, bringing immersive depth and dimension to your entertainment. Experience movies and content the way creators intended, with crystal-clear 3D rendering optimized for every device. AI-Powered 3D Conversion Transform any 2D video into captivating 3D with our advanced AI conversion technology. Watch your entire media library in 3D. Spatial Video & Photos Integration Discover and play spatial videos from your Photos library. And, convert your own videos to 3D. Seamless Cross-Platform Experience Start watching on your iPhone, finish on your Mac or Apple TV - all perfectly sync thanks to iCloud integration. Your playback position, preferences, and viewing history follow you across every device. Intuitive Interface Beautifully designed for every screen... whether you're watching on iPhone or a cinema-scale Apple TV setup. Browse your libraries with smart categorisation, discover content by genre, search effortlessly, and manage multiple server connection. Privacy & Control Your content stays yours. All video streams are handled locally between your devices and your media servers. Perfect For: Cord-cutters who want premium video quality. Media enthusiasts who've built a personal server. Families wanting a unified entertainment experience. Ultimate Player isn't just a media app - it's your gateway to next-generation home entertainment. Subscription EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ All movie and television posters, promotional images, and artwork displayed in the screenshots and marketing materials for this application are the property of their respective copyright owners. The use of these promotional images within the app and its related marketing materials is for purely informational, visual identification, and illustrative purposes. This application relies on the legal doctrine of "Fair Use" (under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act and equivalent international laws), which permits the limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission from the rights holders, provided the use is for purposes such as commentary, criticism, or identification of the media being discussed or tracked. This application is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any of the studios, networks, or creators of the depicted media.

Screenshots

Icareus Play4 screens
Ultimate Media Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Icareus Play at none against Ultimate Media Player's 8. Icareus Play also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Ultimate Media Player sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Icareus Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Icareus Play versus Ultimate Media Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIcareus PlayUltimate Media Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB148 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIcareus OyToby Jones

In-app purchases

None

Icareus Play

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Ultimate Media Player

Subscriptions3
  • Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock$0.497 Days
  • Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock7 Days trial$10.001 Year
One-time5
  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$5.00
  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$10.00
  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$20.00
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  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$50.00
  • Unlimited Stereo Conversion$150.00

Questions

Is Icareus Play free?
Icareus Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Media Player free?
Ultimate Media Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Icareus Play or Ultimate Media Player have ads?
Ultimate Media Player shows ads; Icareus Play does not.

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