Comparison

ApexMediaPlayer vs iBench Player Pro

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

Head to head
About

ApexMediaPlayer

Features
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Apex Media Player is a fast, modern IPTV streaming app that lets you watch Live TV, Movies, and Series from your IPTV provider using a MAC address login — no username or password required. Designed for simplicity and performance, Apex Media Player delivers a clean, responsive interface with full support for Xtream Codes IPTV portals. Just activate your MAC address or ask your provider and start watching instantly. Note: Apex Media Player does not provide or include any content. You must have an active subscription with an IPTV provider using Xtream Codes to use this app. Features MAC address login (no need to enter credentials) Stream Live TV, Movies, and Series with fast loading Browse by category and subcategory with intuitive filters Add your favorite content to a dedicated Favorites tab Fullscreen playback powered by VLC (MobileVLCKit) Auto-theming with your provider’s logo and background Works with Xtream Codes-compatible IPTV services Whether you're watching live sports, catching up on shows, or browsing your movie collection, Apex Media Player gives you everything you need — in one beautiful app. Disclaimer Apex Media Player does not host, store, or distribute any media or content The app is a client for accessing IPTV content from licensed providers Users are solely responsible for their content access and subscriptions Need support? Contact us at info@apxapp.xyz Privacy policy, https://www.apxapp.xyz/privacy Terms of use, https://www.apxapp.xyz/terms

About

iBench Player Pro

This app provides a clean and fast media player for your own legal playlists on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Enjoy smooth playback of live TV, movies, and series with features like favorites, search, and subtitle options. Users must provide their own content.

Highlights
  • Add own playlists securely
  • Browse Live TV, Movies, Series
  • Category sidebar navigation
  • Favourites for quick access
  • Search across playlist
  • Video playback with subtitles
  • Resume playback progress
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iBench Player Pro is a media player for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Add and manage your own legal playlists, then enjoy a smooth viewing experience across live TV, movies and series. The app is designed for users who already have their own playlist access and want a clean, fast player with modern navigation, favourites, search, playback controls and subtitle options. Key features: - Add your own playlist securely - Browse Live TV, Movies and Series - Category sidebar for faster navigation - Favourites for quick access - Search across your playlist - Video playback with subtitles - Resume progress for movies and series - Apple TV remote-friendly interface - iPhone and iPad support - QR-based playlist management Important: iBench Player Pro does not provide, host, sell, stream or include any channels, movies, series, playlists or media content. Users must add their own legal playlists and are responsible for ensuring they have the rights to access any content they play. In-app purchases unlock access to the app's player and playlist management features only. They do not include any media content. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION iBench Player Pro offers three auto-renewable subscription plans. All three plans unlock the same full feature set - they only differ in duration and price per period. The subscription unlocks: - Full access to the Live TV, Movies and Series interface for playlists you add - Category sidebar navigation across Live TV, Movies and Series - Favourites for quick access to channels, movies and series - Search across your entire playlist - Resume progress for movies and series - Multi-track audio and subtitle selection during playback - Apple TV remote-friendly playback controls - Use of the app across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV under the same Apple ID - QR/device key playlist management Available plans: - 3-Month Access - auto-renewing every 3 months - 6-Month Access - auto-renewing every 6 months - Yearly Access - auto-renewing every 12 months The exact price for each plan in your local currency is shown on the subscription screen inside the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the price of the selected plan. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Apple ID account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ibenchtvpro.store/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://ibenchtvpro.store/support

Screenshots

ApexMediaPlayer4 screens
iBench Player Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApexMediaPlayer at none against iBench Player Pro's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iBench Player Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. ApexMediaPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ApexMediaPlayer versus iBench Player Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApexMediaPlayeriBench Player Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperASHLEY SHANE HODGESJose Isaias Briano Jasso

In-app purchases

None

ApexMediaPlayer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iBench Player Pro

Subscriptions3
  • 3-Month Access$2.993 Months
  • 6-Month Access$4.996 Months
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ApexMediaPlayer free?
ApexMediaPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBench Player Pro free?
iBench Player Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ApexMediaPlayer or iBench Player Pro have ads?
Neither ApexMediaPlayer nor iBench Player Pro shows ads.

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