# C vs OttPlayertv

The clearest difference is rating: OttPlayertv at 4.5 against C's 3.6. OttPlayertv also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 30). C's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OttPlayertv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OttPlayertv has 9.3K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of C's written reviews are positive against 48% of OttPlayertv's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

C ships an update every 9 months, OttPlayertv fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | OttPlayertv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-remote/id1621201264/reviews) | **[4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplayertv/id1672208961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/542894088) | [OttPlayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378993650) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-remote/id1621201264)

This application acts as a virtual remote control for various entertainment devices. It offers expanded functionality beyond basic controls, serving as a convenient alternative when a physical remote is misplaced. It aims to simplify managing your entertainment setup.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, Expanded entertainment functions, Alternative to physical remotes, Device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OttPlayertv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplayertv/id1672208961)

Stream IPTV content from your ISP or other sources on various devices. Manage your playlists and channel icons centrally through a website. Enjoy ad-free viewing of your favorite TV channels.

**Highlights:** Supports HLS, RTSP, TS by UDP, RTMP protocols, M3U8 playlist support, Easy playlist icon management, Ad-free viewing, Centralized control via website

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Amazing app
- 🌟 Best in class
- 👍 Very good app
- 🎉 Excellent
- 🤩 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🔧 Not working
- 🔍 Buggy
- 🔌 Player is not working
- 🔍 Unstable, too many interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to favorite a channel
- Doesn't load M3U playlists
- Glitches when leaving a channel
- Crashes after update
- Doesn't work on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to modify, arrange, and rename lists
- Add transfer between lists
- Add select or delete groups at once
- Add Chromecast support
- Add pop-up video view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OttPlayertv free?

OttPlayertv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, C or OttPlayertv?

OttPlayertv is rated higher. C averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while OttPlayertv averages 4.5 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do C or OttPlayertv have ads?

Neither C nor OttPlayertv shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or OttPlayertv?

C ships an update every 9 months, and OttPlayertv fortnightly. Most recently, C was updated on August 19, 2026 and OttPlayertv on September 24, 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.*