Comparison

EPlay vs Captcha Stash

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Play local audio/video files
  • Stream M3U playlists
  • Live broadcast support
  • Movie and series playback
  • Radio streaming
Features
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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.

About

Captcha Stash

This app provides a secure vault for your sensitive notes and private information, using CAPTCHA verification to ensure only humans can access it. All data is stored locally and encrypted, with options for self-destruction after failed attempts. It offers a distraction-free interface and works entirely offline.

Highlights
  • Human-only CAPTCHA authentication
  • On-device encrypted local storage
  • Self-destruct after failed attempts
  • No user accounts or cloud backups
  • Minimalist note-taking interface
  • Customizable CAPTCHA modes
  • Fully offline and ad-free operation
Features
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Captcha Stash – The Human-Only Vault Captcha Stash is a next-generation vault that ensures only humans can access sensitive notes and private information. Whether you're storing personal thoughts, confidential data, or secret plans, this app keeps everything locked down behind a human-only barrier: CAPTCHA verification. KEY FEATURES Human-Only Authentication Choose from visual, math, word, or pattern-based CAPTCHA challenges. Bots and AI can't get through — only a real person can. On-Device Storage All your data stays on your device. Notes are encrypted and stored locally. Nothing is uploaded. Ever. Self-Destruct After Failed Attempts Configure the number of failed access attempts. If someone fails too many times, all notes are wiped for your security. Secure and Private No user accounts. No cloud backups. No analytics. Captcha Stash doesn’t track you, log you, or sell your data. Minimal Note Interface Jot down ideas, passwords, thoughts, or sensitive information in a clean, distraction-free environment. Customizable CAPTCHA Modes You decide how to verify access: tap colored shapes, solve simple equations, unscramble words, or complete sequences. All processed locally. Fully Offline and Ad-Free Works entirely offline. No ads. No internet connection needed to use the app or access your data. WHY USE CAPTCHA STASH? Unlike fingerprint locks, passwords, or cloud vaults, Captcha Stash doesn't trust machines. It's designed for people who want absolute privacy, full local control, and human-proof security. If machines ever take over, they won't get your notes. Captcha Stash is perfect for: Personal journals Business ideas Private plans Local-only sensitive data Anyone who wants to keep AI out Privacy First Captcha Stash stores everything locally and encrypts your data. The app has no server, no telemetry, and no tracking. You are in complete control. No recovery means real security. If you delete the app or reset your device, your notes are gone — just like a real vault. Only human minds can unlock Captcha Stash.

Screenshots

EPlay4 screens
Captcha Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Captcha Stash at 100% against EPlay's 33%. Captcha Stash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). EPlay's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Captcha Stash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPlay has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of EPlay's written reviews are positive against 100% of Captcha Stash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPlay ships an update monthly, Captcha Stash every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EPlay versus Captcha Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPlayCaptcha Stash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErge AkovaAlastair Bor

Customer experience

EPlay

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Captcha Stash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EPlay

No in-app purchases

None

Captcha Stash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPlay free?
EPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captcha Stash free?
Captcha Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EPlay or Captcha Stash?
Captcha Stash is rated higher. EPlay averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Captcha Stash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EPlay or Captcha Stash have ads?
EPlay shows ads; Captcha Stash does not.
Which is updated more often, EPlay or Captcha Stash?
EPlay ships an update monthly, and Captcha Stash every 4 months. Most recently, EPlay was updated on November 3, 2026 and Captcha Stash on October 30, 2026.

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