# DC Player vs Friend Rex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DC Player at none against Friend Rex's 1. DC Player also leads on ads (none vs shown). Friend Rex's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friend Rex sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. DC Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

DC Player ships an update every 4 months, Friend Rex every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DC Player | Friend Rex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-rex/id6761626963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DAAP coders, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560258871) | [Friend Rex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890530170) |

## What reviewers say

### DC Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-player/id6505102719)

Stream Live TV, movies, and series on your device using IPTV playlists. Easily manage your content with features like a TV guide, search, favorites, and continue watching.

**Highlights:** IPTV playlist support, Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming, TV Guide (EPG), Background playback, Favorites and continue watching lists, Language and subtitle switching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Friend Rex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-rex/id6761626963)

Discover movies, TV shows, and anime with friends. See what others are watching, share ratings, and get personalized AI recommendations. Track your progress and engage in community discussions for a shared entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Social discovery of movies, TV, and anime, Real-time friend activity tracking, AI-powered personalized recommendations, Episode-by-episode progress tracking, Group chats organized by show, Customizable watchlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FriendRex Pro | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DC Player free?

DC Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Friend Rex free?

Friend Rex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DC Player or Friend Rex have ads?

Friend Rex shows ads; DC Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, DC Player or Friend Rex?

DC Player ships an update every 4 months, and Friend Rex every 8 days. Most recently, DC Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Friend Rex on October 31, 2026.

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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.*