Comparison

ARC Player vs Flix Player

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

Head to head
About

ARC Player

A fast and smart media player that organizes live streams, VOD, and series from your m3u/m3u8 playlists. Enjoy high-quality playback with features like EPG, subtitles, and parental lock.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple m3u and m3u8 playlists
  • Organizes content into live, VOD, series, and replay
  • Fast channel switching
  • Electronic Programming Guides (EPG)
  • Video subtitle and language switching
  • Parental lock
  • TV archive (timeshift)
Features
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ARC Player is a fast, smart media player that supports multiple playlists in m3u and m3u8 formats. ARC Player organizes the playlist into live streaming channels, VOD (Video On Demand), series, and replay. You can watch your favorite videos, streaming channels, and TV programs in high-quality formats. Main features of the ARC Player App: support for multiple playlists, fast channel switching, favorite lists, EPG (Electronic Programming Guides), video subtitles, video language switching, a user-friendly interface, TV archive (timeshift), parental lock, and multiple languages (English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, German, Russian, Italian, Chinese). ARC Player is just a media player and is provided without any playlist or content. Disclaimer: ARC Player is a media player application and does NOT provide or include any playlist or channel content. We do not sell or provide any OTT playlists, IPTV subscriptions, or streams. The player is provided empty, without any playlist. For more information, visit www.arcplayer.com

About

Flix Player

This advanced video player handles local files and streaming playlists with ease. Enjoy smooth playback, broad format support, and Chromecast integration for a versatile media experience.

Highlights
  • Full format support (MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, etc.)
  • m3u & m3u8 playlist compatibility
  • Chromecast integration
  • Multiple subtitle format support
  • Adaptive streaming technologies (DASH, HLS)
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Features
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FlixPlayer – Advanced Video & Playlist Player for iOS FlixPlayer is one of the most efficient and versatile video players available, designed to let you manage and play your local video files and streaming playlists effortlessly. Whether you're watching personal videos, streaming content via m3u/m3u8 links, or casting to your TV, FlixPlayer is built to deliver an exceptional experience with smooth playback, high-quality rendering, and maximum compatibility. Powerful Features That Make a Difference: Full Format Support: Play virtually any video or audio format without the need for additional codecs. FlixPlayer supports MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, M4V, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, and many more. m3u & m3u8 Playlist Compatibility: Easily load and play IPTV or custom streaming playlists. Organize your streams and access them quickly from your library. Chromecast Integration: Enjoy seamless streaming to your Smart TV using built-in Chromecast support. Just connect and play — no complicated setup required. Subtitle Support: FlixPlayer supports multiple subtitle formats including TTML, WebVTT, and CEA-608. Customize font size, color, background, and sync settings for the best viewing experience. Adaptive Streaming Technologies: Advanced support for DASH, SmoothStreaming, and HLS means you can stream high-quality content even with variable internet speeds. Compatible with both segmented and live stream formats. Smart Performance Lightweight and fast: Optimized for smooth playback and low battery usage on iOS devices. Intuitive design: Clean interface with easy navigation and smart playlist management. Offline capabilities: Watch your downloaded videos anytime, anywhere. Supported Formats (Sample & Container Levels) Sample Formats (Codecs): Video: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9, AV1 Audio: AAC, MP3, AC3, EAC3, OGG, FLAC, WAV Container Formats: MP4 (fMP4), MKV (Matroska), WebM, MOV, AVI, TS Subtitles: TTML (raw or embedded), WebVTT, CEA-608 (via SEI in fMP4) Streaming Technologies: MPEG-DASH: Multi-track support via AdaptationSet SmoothStreaming: Supported for segmented content HLS (HTTP Live Streaming): Fully compatible Why Choose FlixPlayer? FlixPlayer isn’t just a basic video player — it’s a professional-grade tool that combines power, simplicity, and flexibility. Whether you're an everyday viewer or a tech-savvy streamer, this app adapts to your needs and lets you get the most out of your media experience.

Screenshots

ARC Player4 screens
Flix Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ARC Player at none against Flix Player's shown. ARC Player also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). Flix Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flix Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ARC Player versus Flix Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARC PlayerFlix Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWEBHI TECHNOLOGYAndres Ramirez

Customer experience

ARC Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Flix Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARC Player

No in-app purchases

None

Flix Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARC Player free?
ARC Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flix Player free?
Flix Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARC Player or Flix Player?
Flix Player is rated higher. ARC Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Flix Player averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ARC Player or Flix Player have ads?
Flix Player shows ads; ARC Player does not.

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