# It's Playing vs EQ Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EQ Network at 100% against It's Playing's 52%. EQ Network also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). It's Playing's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. It's Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EQ Network sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EQ Network holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: It's Playing has 69 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of It's Playing's written reviews are positive against 100% of EQ Network's.

It's Playing ships an update every 2 months, EQ Network every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's Playing | EQ Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing/id442839861/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq-network/id492783788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Addition, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/299197261) | [Automated Media Processing Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492783811) |

## What reviewers say

### It's Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing/id442839861)

Stream videos directly from cloud storage or local network devices without conversions. Enjoy high-performance playback, subtitle search, and advanced playback controls. Supports a wide range of audio and video formats for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Direct cloud and local network streaming, High-performance 1080p playback, Direct subtitle search and download, Support for MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, VOB, RMVB, One-click access to Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Background playback and earbud controls, Frame by frame video navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Plays a wide range of video formats
- 🚀 Smooth playback even for high-quality files
- 📁 Convenient file management and organization
- 🔊 Useful audio controls (volume boost, pitch adjustment)
- 🎨 Customizable video settings (brightness, contrast, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and playback issues
- 🔇 Lack of support for some audio codecs (AC3, DTS)
- 🔍 Difficulty browsing long file names
- 🔌 Performance issues on older devices
- 🔒 Unreliable network connectivity and file sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing certain video files
- Playback freezes or stutters on high-bitrate content
- Issues with audio/video sync and codec compatibility

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast and AirPlay
- Implement a queue/playlist feature
- Improve file management with better folder support
- Provide better integration with cloud storage services


### EQ Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq-network/id492783788)

This app provides a professional-grade video network for uploading, managing, and sharing high-definition content. It allows for the creation of customizable public and private channels, with features for batch management, API integration, and direct publishing to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** High-definition 4K video upload, Customizable public and private video channels, Batch channel management, Direct publishing to social media, Full API integration, Friend following and invitation system, DVR-like recording of subscribed channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access 15G | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's Playing free?

It's Playing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EQ Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, It's Playing or EQ Network?

EQ Network is rated higher. It's Playing averages 4.0 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while EQ Network averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do It's Playing or EQ Network have ads?

Neither It's Playing nor EQ Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, It's Playing or EQ Network?

It's Playing ships an update every 2 months, and EQ Network every 5 weeks. Most recently, It's Playing was updated on October 1, 2026 and EQ Network on October 2, 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.*