# Stops vs Cable M3U

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cable M3U at none against Stops's 2. Cable M3U also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Stops's advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cable M3U asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cable M3U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stops has 78 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Stops's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cable M3U's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stops | Cable M3U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stops/id1663636345/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cable-m3u/id6758368679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eff Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663636347) | [Elliot Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/991432050) |

## What reviewers say

### Stops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stops/id1663636345)

This app simplifies photography, allowing users to capture beautiful photos without needing technical knowledge. It focuses on a joyful and intuitive shooting experience, delivering stunning results with minimal effort.

**Highlights:** Simplified photography controls, Intuitive user interface, Produces high-quality photos, Focuses on user enjoyment, Minimalist design, Inspires daily photography

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean UI
- ✨ Produces wonderful photos
- 🎨 Incredible colors and no editing required
- 🚀 Fast and fun to use
- 💖 Replaced default camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription required for full use
- 🐛 Shutter sometimes stops working
- 📸 Photos sometimes don't save
- 🎶 Music pauses when app opens
- ⏳ App seems abandoned

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter suddenly stopped working
- Lost hours of pictures because they didn't save
- Shutter does nothing when taking a photo
- Music pauses when opening the app
- Image doesn't get saved if switching to gallery too fast

**Requested features**

- Single toggle for zoom lens
- More film profiles
- Option to use wide angle lens
- Bring back beta app icon
- Import existing images to apply correction


### Cable M3U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cable-m3u/id6758368679)

This app transforms your Apple device into a portable cable box, allowing you to stream your own M3U playlists. Enjoy a simple, reliable, and distraction-free viewing experience with easy playlist import and intuitive channel controls.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist import, Simple channel controls, Big screen mode via TV connection, Smart channel name display, Resume playback functionality, Ad-free and private experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stops free?

Stops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cable M3U free?

Cable M3U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stops or Cable M3U?

Cable M3U is rated higher. Stops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Cable M3U averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stops or Cable M3U have ads?

Neither Stops nor Cable M3U shows ads.

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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.*