Comparison

View Player vs Plei

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

Head to head
About

View Player

Features
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View Player smart 4k Player, provides real-time live media delivery and playback. Key Features: * Easy to use. * iPhone and iPad compatibility. * Audio mute. * pause to the screen. * Reliable player even under less-than-ideal conditions. * Receive the stream securely using encryption. * Play ultra-low-latency SRT streams up to 4K/UHD 2160p60. * H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) video content support. * Picture in picture option. * Video zooming option. * Apple AirPlay device mirroring. * AAC and MP3 audio content support. * E-AC3 and AC3 audio support for SRT.

About

Plei

Features
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Plei is a clean, modern IPTV and media player for the playlists you already own. Bring your own M3U/IPTV lists or direct stream URLs and Plei plays them β€” nothing more, nothing less. Plei does not provide, host, or distribute any content. You are in full control: import the sources you have the right to use, and enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free playback experience. FEATURES β€’ Compatible with M3U playlists from your IPTV provider β€’ Play your IPTV (M3U) playlists with an organized, searchable library β€’ Import your own M3U playlists by URL or file β€’ Add a list with a server address, user name and password β€’ Add direct stream URLs in seconds β€’ List or grid view with cover art β€’ Organized library with categories from your own lists, with search β€’ Continue watching: resume your videos right where you left off β€’ Movies and series: filter by type; series are grouped by season and episode, with β€œContinue” β€’ Detail pages with synopsis, year and duration when your source provides them β€’ β€œRecently watched” category in every list β€’ Account details for server lists: expiry date and connections in use β€’ Fast search across your items β€’ Universal playback engine (VLC): HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, MKV and more β€’ Screen mirroring to your Apple TV (AirPlay) β€’ Picture in Picture (Premium) β€’ Playback history and favorites β€’ 8 languages with automatic detection β€’ Minimalist, distraction-free design PLEI PREMIUM Unlock the full player with a single one-time purchase β€” no subscription, ever: β€’ Unlimited playlists β€’ Extended history (up to 50 items) β€’ Picture in Picture β€’ Adjustable playback speed (up to 2Γ—) β€’ Sleep timer β€’ Program guide: what is on now for each stream, plus the day’s schedule β€’ Earlier programmes: when your source keeps them, watch an aired programme from its start A 7-day free trial is included so you can try everything before deciding. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Plei is just a player. It comes with no channels, no media library, and no preloaded sources. You are responsible for the playlists and media you import and play, and for having the right to access them. PRIVACY Plei does not require an account and does not collect your playlists. Your sources stay on your device.

Screenshots

View Player4 screens
Plei4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: View Player at none against Plei's 1. Plei's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Plei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. View Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

View Player ships an update every 2 months, Plei weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
View Player versus Plei: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterView PlayerPlei
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB92 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperView VisionManel Auge

In-app purchases

None

View Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Plei

One-time1
  • Plei Premium$3.99

Questions

Is View Player free?
View Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plei free?
Plei is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do View Player or Plei have ads?
Neither View Player nor Plei shows ads.
Which is updated more often, View Player or Plei?
View Player ships an update every 2 months, and Plei weekly. Most recently, View Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and Plei on November 5, 2026.

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