Comparison

AGC vs JSTV

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

Head to head
About

AGC

This media player offers advanced streaming, custom widgets, and seamless subtitle support for a dynamic viewing experience. It intelligently manages your media library, plays virtually any video format, and allows streaming from various devices and cloud services.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets
  • AI-powered media library organization
  • Plays all major video formats
  • Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, and cloud
  • Enhanced subtitle support
  • Dolby® and DTS audio support
Features
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Your Next Media Player Isn't Just a Player - Transform your media experience with a player that goes beyond expectations! Equipped with custom widgets, advanced streaming capabilities, and seamless AirPlay & subtitle support, it offers a rich and dynamic way to enjoy your content. With a sleek interface, precise controls, and ultra-smooth playback, this is the ultimate tool for all your media needs. Key features: - Custom widgets Create a personalized experience with support for alarm clocks, albums, books, music, videos, and more. Perfect for users who love customization and have development skills, these widgets enhance functionality and usability. - AI-Powered Media Library Management Keep your library organized effortlessly. AI technology renames video files, identifies movie or series details (including seasons and episodes), and fetches metadata, cover art, and trailers from trusted sources like TMDB. Your media library will always look polished and professional. - Play Virtually Any Video Format This powerful video player supports a wide range of formats, including MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and more. Enjoy exceptional audio quality with Dolby® and DTS support for a truly immersive experience. - Stream Directly from Other Devices Browse and play videos stored on your Mac, PC, NAS, Wi-Fi hard drive, apps like Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin, or from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, MEGA, and Aliyun Drive – no syncing required! - Enhanced Subtitle Support with OpenSubtitles Bring your own subtitles, or download them on the fly (for free) in virtually any language. Metadata and artwork provided by TMDB, which is a community maintained movie and TV show database. Your subscription does not include a free trial period. The subscription begins after your iTunes account confirms the purchase. After the first subscription expires, your subscription will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal or cancel your subscription in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, otherwise your iTunes account will be charged for the next period. For terms and privacy policy, please visit https://agcplayer.com/?ac=service&lang=en

About

JSTV

A video player application that supports the CatPawOpen protocol. It is powered by JavaScript and offers a smooth playback experience for users.

Highlights
  • CatPawOpen protocol support
  • JavaScript-powered engine
  • Smooth video playback
  • Cross-device compatibility
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支持CatPawOpen协议,由js驱动的播放器 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AGC4 screens
JSTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AGC at 89% against JSTV's 27%. AGC also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). JSTV's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. AGC sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and JSTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AGC holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of AGC's written reviews are positive against 27% of JSTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AGC ships an update every 2 weeks, JSTV every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AGC versus JSTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAGCJSTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings) — better3.7 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS16 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB155 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperZetao Yang志勇 谭

Customer experience

AGC

All ratings57 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.8%

JSTV

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

Bugs and requests

AGC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More English widget content
  • Improved search functionality
  • Continued app optimization and bug fixes

JSTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

AGC

Subscriptions2
  • MONTHLY7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • YEARLY$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • Unlock widgets$0.99
  • LIFETIME (Early Offer)$14.99
  • LIFETIME (mid-term)$17.99
Show 2 more
  • LIFETIME (late-term)$19.99
  • LIFETIME (Forever Pro)$29.99
3 purchases

JSTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is AGC free?
AGC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JSTV free?
JSTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AGC or JSTV?
AGC is rated higher. AGC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while JSTV averages 3.7 from 32 ratings.
Do AGC or JSTV have ads?
Neither AGC nor JSTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AGC or JSTV?
AGC ships an update every 2 weeks, and JSTV every 5 days. Most recently, AGC was updated on November 4, 2026 and JSTV on November 4, 2026.

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