Comparison

MediaZip vs XPlayer

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

Head to head
About

MediaZip

Features
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A video too large to send? Photos taking up space? MediaZip helps you get videos, images and PDFs ready for sharing, right on your iPhone or iPad. MAKE FILES EASIER TO SHARE • Compress videos and adjust quality or resolution for messaging, email and uploads. • Convert videos to MP4 or MOV, or extract their audio as MP3 or M4A. • Compress photos, resize images and convert between supported image formats. • Reduce PDF size, turn images into PDFs and export PDF pages as JPG or PNG. CHOOSE, PROCESS, SHARE Import from Photos, Files or another app. Pick the operation you need, compare the original and output sizes, then save or share the result. Reopen an item in History when you want to process it again. File processing takes place on your device, without uploading your media to a conversion server. Handy for sending family videos, preparing class materials or managing everyday files.

About

XPlayer

Features
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XPlayer is a clean, fast player for your own IPTV / M3U playlists. Add your M3U/M3U8 link or a local file and enjoy live channels with grouping, search, an EPG guide, and favorites — on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. XPlayer does NOT provide, host, or include any channels or content. You bring your own playlist; XPlayer simply plays it. FEATURES • Import any M3U / M3U8 — paste a URL or pick a local file • Channel grouping and instant name search • EPG (XMLTV) programme guide, with a clear empty state when a channel has no guide • Favorites — one tap to keep the channels you watch most • Clean, distraction-free playback with simple controls • Universal app: iPhone, iPad, and Mac from one purchase • Open source XPlayer is a tool for playing playlists you already have the right to access. You are responsible for the content of any source you add and for complying with the laws and rights in your region.

Screenshots

MediaZip4 screens
XPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XPlayer at 13.0 against MediaZip's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaZip ships an update every 2 months, XPlayer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MediaZip versus XPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaZipXPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerå¹³ ēŽ‹ē¬‘ē¬‘ 孙

In-app purchases

None

MediaZip

No in-app purchases

None

XPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediaZip free?
MediaZip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XPlayer free?
XPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MediaZip or XPlayer have ads?
Neither MediaZip nor XPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaZip or XPlayer?
MediaZip ships an update every 2 months, and XPlayer every 5 weeks. Most recently, MediaZip was updated on October 22, 2026 and XPlayer on October 9, 2026.

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