Combust Media vs iBench Player Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Combust Media
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Combust Media brings everything you listen to and watch into one beautifully simple app — on your iPhone, iPad and in the car. PODCASTS Search millions of shows, subscribe to your favourites and pick up every episode exactly where you left off. Line up what's next with an Up Next queue, and keep listening in the background or from the lock screen. RADIO Thousands of stations with live now-playing info, background audio and lock-screen controls — plus hands-free listening in the car with CarPlay. LIVE TV & YOUR PLAYLISTS Import your own M3U / M3U8 / PLS playlists by URL or file, sort them into folders and favourites, and watch live channels in a fast, easy grid. A built-in TV guide shows what's on now and next. HEARTH - YOUR MEDIA, FROM HOME Stream the movies, series and music on your own computer straight to your phone - private, on your home network, with posters and descriptions that make your files feel like a streaming service. CUSTOM MODES Unlock extra libraries with a code — movies, series and audio served by independent developers. CAST & AIRPLAY Send anything to the big screen with AirPlay or Chromecast, and keep using your phone while it plays. SLEEP TIMER Drift off to anything — set a timer and playback gently fades out and lets your screen sleep. LINK YOUR TV Signing in on the TV app? Just scan a QR code with your phone — no typing passwords with a remote.
iBench Player Pro
This app provides a clean and fast media player for your own legal playlists on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Enjoy smooth playback of live TV, movies, and series with features like favorites, search, and subtitle options. Users must provide their own content.
- Add own playlists securely
- Browse Live TV, Movies, Series
- Category sidebar navigation
- Favourites for quick access
- Search across playlist
- Video playback with subtitles
- Resume playback progress
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iBench Player Pro is a media player for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Add and manage your own legal playlists, then enjoy a smooth viewing experience across live TV, movies and series. The app is designed for users who already have their own playlist access and want a clean, fast player with modern navigation, favourites, search, playback controls and subtitle options. Key features: - Add your own playlist securely - Browse Live TV, Movies and Series - Category sidebar for faster navigation - Favourites for quick access - Search across your playlist - Video playback with subtitles - Resume progress for movies and series - Apple TV remote-friendly interface - iPhone and iPad support - QR-based playlist management Important: iBench Player Pro does not provide, host, sell, stream or include any channels, movies, series, playlists or media content. Users must add their own legal playlists and are responsible for ensuring they have the rights to access any content they play. In-app purchases unlock access to the app's player and playlist management features only. They do not include any media content. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION iBench Player Pro offers three auto-renewable subscription plans. All three plans unlock the same full feature set - they only differ in duration and price per period. The subscription unlocks: - Full access to the Live TV, Movies and Series interface for playlists you add - Category sidebar navigation across Live TV, Movies and Series - Favourites for quick access to channels, movies and series - Search across your entire playlist - Resume progress for movies and series - Multi-track audio and subtitle selection during playback - Apple TV remote-friendly playback controls - Use of the app across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV under the same Apple ID - QR/device key playlist management Available plans: - 3-Month Access - auto-renewing every 3 months - 6-Month Access - auto-renewing every 6 months - Yearly Access - auto-renewing every 12 months The exact price for each plan in your local currency is shown on the subscription screen inside the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the price of the selected plan. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Apple ID account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ibenchtvpro.store/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://ibenchtvpro.store/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Combust Media at none against iBench Player Pro's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. iBench Player Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Combust Media asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Combust Media | iBench Player Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Black Flame Digital LTD | Jose Isaias Briano Jasso |
In-app purchases
Combust Media
No in-app purchases
iBench Player Pro
- 3-Month Access$2.993 Months
- 6-Month Access$4.996 Months
- Yearly Access$9.991 Year
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