# ARC Player vs Flix Player

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARC Player | Flix Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-player/id6449966365/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flix-player/id6744546228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 93 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEBHI TECHNOLOGY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517469167) | [Andres Ramirez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454043890) |

## What reviewers say

### ARC Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-player/id6449966365)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flix Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flix-player/id6744546228)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*