XPTV vs Special Date
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XPTV
This versatile media player supports a wide range of protocols including network drives, Emby, VOD, M3U, and IPTV. Users need to provide their own playlists to access content.
- Supports network drive playback
- Emby integration
- VOD playback
- M3U playlist support
- IPTV streaming
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XPTV 是一款支持网盘、Emby、VOD、M3U、IPTV等协议的多功能播放器 DISCLAIMER: All the information shown in the screenshots is just an example and after installing the app you won't see it. To use the app you need to have your playlist.
Special Date
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Life is full of special moments: family birthdays, anniversaries with loved ones, or the countdown to your next vacation. Special Date is a minimal and elegant app designed to help you keep track of these important milestones. No clutter, just the memories that matter to you. 【 Key Features 】 - Event Tracker: Easily manage birthdays, anniversaries, exams, and holidays. Keep all your important dates in one place. - Home Screen Widgets: Check your countdowns directly from your Home Screen without opening the app. - iCloud Sync: Your data is safe and privately stored. Seamlessly sync across all your Apple devices via iCloud. - Apple Watch Support: View your upcoming events right on your wrist. - Minimalist Design: Lightweight, fast, and easy to use. We focus on simplicity so you can focus on your life. Make every day count. Download Special Date now and never miss a celebration again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XPTV at every 6 days against Special Date's every 7 months. Special Date's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
XPTV costs $5.99 and Special Date $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XPTV ships an update every 6 days, Special Date every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XPTV | Special Date |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (281 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志勇 谭 | 贺 赵 |
Bugs and requests
XPTV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Inability to add Emby sources on iOS
- Incomplete subtitle display on Apple TV
- Frequent app crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Improved video playback stability
- Better compatibility with older devices
- More customization options
- Clearer update notes
Special Date
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XPTV
No in-app purchases
Special Date
No in-app purchases
