Comparison

EPGPlayer vs Kanal

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

Head to head
About

EPGPlayer

This unofficial client connects to your EPGStation server to stream live TV and recorded programs. It supports various formats, subtitles, PiP mode, and offline downloads. Manage schedules, set notifications, and authenticate securely.

Highlights
  • Live TV and recorded program playback
  • Supports TS and encoded formats
  • ARIB STD-B24 subtitle support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Offline program downloads
  • Program schedule management and notifications
  • Secure server authentication
Features
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This is an unofficial native app for EPGStation. You must have your own EPGStation server to use this app. Key features: - Playback - Recorded program playback - Livestream TV playback - Supports both encoded and original "TS" (無変換) formats - Supports "ARIB STD-B24" subtitles through "libaribcaption" - Supports PiP (Picture in Picture) mode - Supports playback on external displays (e.g. AirPlay) - Downloads - Download recorded programs for offline playback - Download continues while the app is in background - Program schedules - Show program schedules for all channels - Show currently playing program for a live channel - Set notifications for programs - Add programs to calendar - Schedule and manage program recordings - Server authentication - SSO-based authentication (Cloudflare Zero Trust) - HTTP basic authentication - Custom HTTP Authorization header Licenses for videos used in the screenshots: Wing It!, Sprite Fright, Coffee Run, Glass Half: (CC) Blender Foundation | studio.blender.org Spring: © Blender Foundation | cloud.blender.org/spring Agent 327: Operation Barbershop is released under CC-BY-ND license.

About

Kanal

Features
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Kanal – TV, made simple. Kanal is a lightweight player for the channel list of your own IPTV provider (Xtream Codes or M3U). The app contains no channels and offers no content: you bring your list, Kanal makes it as simple as a TV set. • Set up in seconds: paste your provider's e-mail, scan a QR code or tap a link – no typing of addresses • Big, clear channel tiles with "now playing" and progress • Tabs by country and topic, favourites with one tap • Swipe to change channel, today's schedule right in the player • AirPlay to any TV Kanal Plus (optional): • Full-evening programme guide with a now-line • Movies & series from your list, with continue watching • iPad, iPhone and Apple TV share login and favourites via iCloud • Set up Apple TV in seconds: type the on-screen code on your iPad Kanal Plus is available as a yearly subscription with a free trial week or as a one-time purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period and can be managed in your App Store settings at any time. Important: Kanal is a player only. You need a channel list from a provider you are entitled to use. Your provider alone is responsible for content, availability and legality. Privacy: https://kanal-app.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EPGPlayer4 screens
Kanal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPGPlayer at none against Kanal's 2. Kanal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Kanal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. EPGPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Kanal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EPGPlayer versus Kanal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPGPlayerKanal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宜 谢Nätdoktor Sverige AB

In-app purchases

None

EPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kanal

Subscriptions1
  • Kanal Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kanal Plus für immer$19.99

Questions

Is EPGPlayer free?
EPGPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kanal free?
Kanal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EPGPlayer or Kanal have ads?
Neither EPGPlayer nor Kanal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPGPlayer or Kanal?
EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Kanal every 2 days. Most recently, EPGPlayer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kanal on October 29, 2026.

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