IPTV m3u player + Chromecast vs EPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPTV m3u player + Chromecast
This app allows you to play IPTV playlists from licensed providers on your devices. It supports Chromecast for TV output and offers features like unlimited playlist additions and picture-in-picture mode. You must obtain your own playlists from authorized sources.
- m3u playlist playback
- Unlimited playlist support
- Chromecast integration
- AirPlay support
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Playlist update swipe
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IPTV player m3u playlists + Chromecast (for TVSony, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Xiaomi, Blaupunkt etc) Warning: App does not contain any channel translations. You need to buy access to playlists from licensed IPTV providers Features of IPTV Cat: • m3u player • Add Unlimited playlists • Airplay • Picture-in-picture. • Easy search • Beautiful interface • Image output to TV (if your TV supports it) • Update playlist in one swipe to the right IPTV technology that allows you to read m3u playlists with m3u8 files. Use AirPlay to output to other devices. We do not broadcast TV channels and do not post content. The application is used to play m3u playlists that the user specifies in the application. Disclaimer: - This Application does not offer any kind of media or content, users must provide their content. - We simply handle the user information in an intuitive way as long as the user have the access. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. To watch channels, you need to buy access to TV playlists from licensed IPTV providers Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-cat/terms-of-use Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-cat/privacy-policy
EPlay
This media player lets you stream your own audio, video, live broadcasts, movies, series, and radio using M3U URLs. Add your desired playlists to enjoy your personal media library on your iPhone or iPad.
- Play local audio/video files
- Stream M3U playlists
- Live broadcast support
- Movie and series playback
- Radio streaming
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EPlay is a clean, modern IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Load your own M3U or M3U8 playlist, or sign in with Xtream Codes, and EPlay turns it into a fast, beautiful library — everything plays from your own provider. EPlay does not include or provide any channels, streams or media. You bring your own playlist; EPlay just plays it, beautifully. YOUR PLAYLIST, YOUR WAY - Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist from a URL - Import a local .m3u / .m3u8 file - Sign in with Xtream Codes (username + password) - Keep multiple playlists and switch anytime A LIBRARY, NOT A LIST - Live TV and video-on-demand from your playlist, organized automatically - Rich posters, ratings and details (via TMDB) - Continue Watching, Favorites and watch history - Categories with instant search - accent- and locale-aware A PLAYER THAT RESPECTS YOU - Smooth playback powered by VLC - Audio and subtitle track selection - Gesture controls and a clean, hideable interface - iPad split view and Mac support MAKE IT YOURS - 3 themes x 3 accent colors - 40+ languages PRIVACY FIRST Your playlists and credentials stay on your device. No account required. DISCLAIMER EPlay is a media player only. It does not provide, host or supply any TV channels, streams or media. You must add your own, legally obtained M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream Codes credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPlay at none against IPTV m3u player + Chromecast's 2. EPlay also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). IPTV m3u player + Chromecast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 33%). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. IPTV m3u player + Chromecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IPTV m3u player + Chromecast against 4.6 for EPlay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of IPTV m3u player + Chromecast's written reviews are positive against 33% of EPlay's.
IPTV m3u player + Chromecast ships an update every 3 months, EPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV m3u player + Chromecast | EPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25 ratings) | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Beschetnikov | Erge Akova |
Customer experience
IPTV m3u player + Chromecast
EPlay
In-app purchases
IPTV m3u player + Chromecast
- IPTV Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- IPTV Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$18.991 Year
EPlay
No in-app purchases
Questions
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