Comparison

SubPing vs M3U8 Spark

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

Head to head
About

SubPing

Features
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Get every app detail, spot price drops instantly, and never miss a subscription renewal! Built for power users and bargain hunters, this all-in-one toolkit handles Search · Compare · Remind in one place. Key Features • Global price comparison – Check prices across 175 App Store regions in seconds and see where it’s cheapest. • Smart subscription alerts – Add any in-app subscription, watch the automatic countdown, and receive a renewal reminder before you’re charged. • Privacy first – No login required; all data stays on-device or comes directly from Apple’s official APIs. We never collect personal information. Download now and spend less with total peace of mind! Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy:https://rickyesppg.github.io/subpingprivacy/

About

M3U8 Spark

Easily download videos from websites and convert them to MP4 format. This tool offers seamless integration with Safari extensions and provides offline library management for your media files.

Highlights
  • Safari Extension Integration
  • Download videos from websites
  • Convert to MP4 format
  • Offline library management
  • Cross-device playback compatibility
Features
Currently charting
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A powerful management tool designed for your media files. You can use it to download videos from websites and convert them to MP4. Key Features: - Download videos from websites - Supports background downloads (merging video segments still requires the app to remain in the foreground) - Supports online playback - Efficient Conversion: Quickly export to standard MP4 format, ensuring your files play on any device or player. - Offline Library Management: Organize and access your personal media library anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection.

Screenshots

SubPing4 screens
M3U8 Spark2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubPing at Free against M3U8 Spark's $0.99. M3U8 Spark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads and device support 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

SubPing is free to download; M3U8 Spark costs $0.99 up front. SubPing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. M3U8 Spark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubPing ships an update every 2 weeks, M3U8 Spark every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SubPing versus M3U8 Spark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubPingM3U8 Spark
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊 陆一文 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SubPing

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
None

M3U8 Spark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubPing free?
SubPing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M3U8 Spark free?
M3U8 Spark costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubPing or M3U8 Spark have ads?
Neither SubPing nor M3U8 Spark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubPing or M3U8 Spark?
SubPing ships an update every 2 weeks, and M3U8 Spark every 3 days. Most recently, SubPing was updated on October 19, 2026 and M3U8 Spark on October 20, 2026.

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