Combust Media vs Ultimate Media Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ no typing passwords with a remote.
Ultimate Media Player
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Welcome to the future of home entertainment. Ultimate Player is a revolutionary media streaming app that transforms how you watch videos across all your Apple devices. Whether you're streaming from your personal Jellyfin server, Plex library, or IPTV source, Ultimate Player delivers an unparalleled viewing experience (including cutting-edge 3D conversion). What's Included: - Stream from Jellyfin, Plex, and IPTV; - Live TV and DVR support; - Photos library integration; - Cross-device sync via iCloud; - Multi-server management; - Resume playback across devices; - Responsive design for iPhone Duo; - Roulette movie picker; - Native 3D and spatial video support; - 3D conversion (credit-based) Universal Media Server Support Connect to Jellyfin, Plex, Emby and IPTV servers. Stream your personal video collection seamlessly from your home network or anywhere in the world. Ultimate Player works as your ultimate client for any media server. Live TV & DVR Never miss a show. Stream live television directly through IPTV/Xtream sources. Manage your favourite channels, set reminders for upcoming programs, and catch up on recorded content anytime, anywhere, across devices. Stunning 3D Video Playback Watch native 3D videos and spatial videos in their full glory. Ultimate Player supports the latest spatial video formats, bringing immersive depth and dimension to your entertainment. Experience movies and content the way creators intended, with crystal-clear 3D rendering optimized for every device. AI-Powered 3D Conversion Transform any 2D video into captivating 3D with our advanced AI conversion technology. Watch your entire media library in 3D. Spatial Video & Photos Integration Discover and play spatial videos from your Photos library. And, convert your own videos to 3D. Seamless Cross-Platform Experience Start watching on your iPhone, finish on your Mac or Apple TV - all perfectly sync thanks to iCloud integration. Your playback position, preferences, and viewing history follow you across every device. Intuitive Interface Beautifully designed for every screen... whether you're watching on iPhone or a cinema-scale Apple TV setup. Browse your libraries with smart categorisation, discover content by genre, search effortlessly, and manage multiple server connection. Privacy & Control Your content stays yours. All video streams are handled locally between your devices and your media servers. Perfect For: Cord-cutters who want premium video quality. Media enthusiasts who've built a personal server. Families wanting a unified entertainment experience. Ultimate Player isn't just a media app - it's your gateway to next-generation home entertainment. Subscription EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ All movie and television posters, promotional images, and artwork displayed in the screenshots and marketing materials for this application are the property of their respective copyright owners. The use of these promotional images within the app and its related marketing materials is for purely informational, visual identification, and illustrative purposes. This application relies on the legal doctrine of "Fair Use" (under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act and equivalent international laws), which permits the limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission from the rights holders, provided the use is for purposes such as commentary, criticism, or identification of the media being discussed or tracked. This application is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any of the studios, networks, or creators of the depicted media.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Combust Media at none against Ultimate Media Player's 8. Combust Media also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Ultimate Media Player's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Ultimate Media Player sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Combust Media asks for nothing beyond the download.
Combust Media ships an update every 3 weeks, Ultimate Media Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Combust Media | Ultimate Media Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Black Flame Digital LTD | Toby Jones |
In-app purchases
Combust Media
No in-app purchases
Ultimate Media Player
- Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock$0.497 Days
- Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock7 Days trial$10.001 Year
- Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$5.00
- Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$10.00
- Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$20.00
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- Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$50.00
- Unlimited Stereo Conversion$150.00
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