ntPlayer vs MoniCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ntPlayer
Stream live TV, on-demand videos, TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. This media player supports various playlist formats and offers features for easy channel management and quick access to favorites.
- Supports M3U, M3U8, TXT files
- Add playlists via local files, LAN, or URLs
- Manage channels by groups
- Favorite channels
- Watch live TV, VOD, series, and shows
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App Description ntPlayer is a lightweight streaming media video player that lets you easily watch live TV, on-demand videos (VOD), TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. With a simple and user-friendly interface and convenient features, it provides an enjoyable viewing experience. Features Supports M3U, M3U8, and TXT files Add playlists via local files, LAN, or online URLs Manage channels by groups to easily find your favorite channels Favorite channels for quick access Disclaimer Does not provide any media content; all content is supplied by the user Not affiliated with any third-party content providers This app does not support playing copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner
MoniCast
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Monicast lets you create and host your own podcast, connecting you with a global audience in real-time. Whether you're broadcasting solo or collaborating with multiple hosts, Monicast brings your content to life with seamless live streaming. Experience dynamic interaction with your listeners, explore creative streaming formats, and enjoy the flexibility of public or private sessions. Rest assured, your content is fully protected—every live stream is encrypted end-to-end, ensuring a secure and private experience for both you and your audience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoniCast at none against ntPlayer's 1. ntPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ntPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MoniCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
ntPlayer ships an update every 8 days, MoniCast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ntPlayer | MoniCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (83 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Beijing Hengdian Technology Co., Ltd. | Shanghai Mokong Technology Co. Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
ntPlayer
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on iOS 14
- No sound in new version
- App crashes after updating to black icon version
- App crashes after updating to latest version
- App crashes when updating m3u list
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- App crashes on iOS 16
- App crashes on iOS 12
- App crashes on 2.6.1 latest version
- App crashes on 2.6.1 new version
- Export source unresponsive
- Favorites disappear after restart
- Error when adding deleted URL
- App unusable after update
- Favorite does not work
Requested features
17 requests- Add Apple TV version
- Add macOS version
- Add iPad version
- Add picture-in-picture
- Add background playback
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- Add screen casting
- Add recording function
- Add locking for categories
- Add channel sorting by letter
- Add thumbnail previews
- Add program guide
- Add Italian language support
- Add WebDAV support
- Add fast-forward/rewind shortcuts
- Change ads to only startup ads
- Allow progress bar dragging in portrait mode
- Return to 2.0 version
MoniCast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ntPlayer
- 免广告会员$1.99
MoniCast
No in-app purchases









