iPlay vs JPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
iPlay
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Transform your streaming experience with iPlay-List, the ultimate video player designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Import your own playlists and enjoy your favorite content with ease. * Key Features: Extensive Format Support: Compatible with M3U, M3U8, Xtream Codes API, and more. Intuitive Interface: Easily navigate between your channels, movies, and TV shows. iCloud Sync: Find your settings and playlists across all your Apple devices. AirPlay Compatibility: Stream your content directly to your TV. Important: iPlay-List is a video player and does not provide any media content. Users must import their own playlists or content. The app does not promote or facilitate access to copyrighted content without permission. The user is solely responsible for the use of the application and the content they choose to add. Please ensure you have the necessary rights to access the content you upload to the application. Premium Subscriptions Available: Premium Weekly: $0.99/week (auto-renewable) Premium Monthly: $2.99/month (auto-renewable) Premium Yearly: $19.99/year (auto-renewable) All plans include unlimited playlist creation and usage. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iplay-lists/privacy-policy
JPlayer
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Play all your videos with our simple but customizable video player - supports most video formats and allows for extending video playback controls seamlessly. Some of the most common controls are placed in a tray for easy access. For advanced use, add gesture support to extend playback controls as needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JPlayer at every 5 days against iPlay's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. iPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and JPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iPlay ships an update every 3 months, JPlayer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPlay | JPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.5 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ngo Truc Mai | Jay Pathak |
In-app purchases
iPlay
- Premium weekly$0.997 Days
- Premium monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium yearly$19.991 Year
JPlayer
- JPlayer+$4.99









