Comparison

OttPlayertv vs Car Video Player

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

Head to head
About

OttPlayertv

Stream IPTV content from your ISP or other sources on various devices. Manage your playlists and channel icons centrally through a website. This app is a tool for easy IPTV viewing, requiring a separate playlist.

Highlights
  • Supports HLS, RTSP, TS by UDP, RTMP protocols
  • M3U8 playlist support
  • Easy playlist icon management
  • Centralized control via website
  • No ads
Features
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Watch IPTV from your ISP or from other sources on phones, tablets, set-top box or TV!
And all this is with centralized control via the website! 
App features: 
. Supports protocols: HLS, RTSP, TS by UDP, RTMP
 . Playlist support M3U8
 . Easy management of playlist icons for channels
 . No ads 
CAUTION THIS SOFTWARE DOES NOT CONTAIN TV CHANNELS AND IS AN INSTRUMENT FOR EASY VIEWING OF IPTV.

 To use, first of all you will need a list of channels (m3u8 playlist). You can get it from any your convenient source (your ISP, Internet Service Provider IPTV). 

1. You need to create an account on the site https://ottplayer.tv; 
2. Insert registration information in the application - login and password;
 3. Download the playlist to the https://ottplayer.tv (previously downloaded from your source);
 4. Snap the device to a playlist.
 5. Enjoy watching!

About

Car Video Player

This app allows you to organize and play your personal video collection and legally obtained media. Create custom playlists, sort content, and enjoy a comfortable viewing experience with full control over your media.

Highlights
  • Play personal videos
  • Create custom playlists
  • Sort videos
  • Supports various file formats
  • Convenient player interface
  • Full media control
Features
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Televix is designed to showcase and play only the content that users add themselves, whether it's personal videos or user-created playlists with legally obtained media. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Televix does not provide any content or playlists. It is intended solely for use with content that users have created or legally acquired. The app supports a wide range of file extensions, including but not limited to: - aac, .aifc, .aiff, .amr, .caf, .flac, .mp3, .mp4, .m4a, .m4b, .m4r, .wav, .mp1, .mpa -avi, .mp4, .mov, .3gp, .3g2, .m2a, .m4v, .ttml, .vtt, .webvtt, .xvid, .mpeg, .mkv About the App: Create your own playlists, sort videos to your liking, and enjoy watching them in a convenient player. All the features are there to make your video experience as comfortable and exciting as possible. Dive into a world of captivating views with top-notch quality and full control! Discover: The Discover tab is a built-in browser with quick access to popular public video websites such as YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo and Dailymotion. It simply opens these websites; all content stays on the websites and is subject to their own terms. CarPlay: Televix supports CarPlay. Browse your playlists, favorites and recently watched items on the car display and keep listening on the road. Where the vehicle supports CarPlay video, video is shown on the car display only while parked; while driving, audio continues and the picture is hidden for safety. Subscription: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. A subscription with a free trial will automatically renew as a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the rate of the selected plan. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings in your Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. After cancellation, you will continue to have access to premium features until the end of the current period, after which your account will revert to the free version. Subscription options: Week Price: $ 3.99 Lifetime: $ 29.99 Privacy policy: https://televizoapp.blogspot.com/2025/03/privacypolicy.html Terms of use: https://televizoapp.blogspot.com/2025/03/terms.html (EULA)- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: moiseev.dev@icloud.com

Screenshots

OttPlayertv4 screens
Car Video Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OttPlayertv at none against Car Video Player's 2. OttPlayertv also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Car Video Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. OttPlayertv asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OttPlayertv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OttPlayertv has 9.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of OttPlayertv's written reviews are positive against 44% of Car Video Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OttPlayertv ships an update fortnightly, Car Video Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OttPlayertv versus Car Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOttPlayertvCar Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.3K ratings) — better4.1 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9.3K — better32
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOttPlayerValeriu Moiseev

Customer experience

OttPlayertv

All ratings9,336 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative46.7%

Car Video Player

All ratings32 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

OttPlayertv

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Car Video Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OttPlayertv

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Car Video Player

Subscriptions1
  • Televizo - Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Televizo - Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is OttPlayertv free?
OttPlayertv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Car Video Player free?
Car Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OttPlayertv or Car Video Player?
OttPlayertv is rated higher. OttPlayertv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Car Video Player averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.
Do OttPlayertv or Car Video Player have ads?
Car Video Player shows ads; OttPlayertv does not.
Which is updated more often, OttPlayertv or Car Video Player?
OttPlayertv ships an update fortnightly, and Car Video Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, OttPlayertv was updated on November 10, 2026 and Car Video Player on November 12, 2026.

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