# EPlay vs Captcha Stash

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EPlay | Captcha Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eplay-iptv-xtream-m3u-player/id1644601132/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captcha-stash/id6749536677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erge Akova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644563154) | [Alastair Bor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824969204) |

## What reviewers say

### EPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eplay-iptv-xtream-m3u-player/id1644601132)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Captcha Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captcha-stash/id6749536677)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*