Channelize vs OopsPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Channelize
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Your Personalized TV Experience - Fully Customizable This app lets you create your own personalized television lineup by adding your own streaming links (such as m3u8 or other media sources you have the rights to use). Car Multimedia Support Your channels, right on your car's display. Favorites sit at the top, your categories follow the same order as on your phone. Change channels without taking your hands off the wheel, or tap the star to add one to your favorites. Add the widget to your Car Multimedia Dashboard to start your last channel with a single tap. Home Screen Widget Your favorite channel is always one tap away. The widget shows the last channel you listened to along with its artwork and favorite number, so you can play or pause it without opening the app. Add it to your Car Multimedia Dashboard for the same quick access in the car. Complete Channel Control Customize your channel list freely. Rename, reorder, and organize it the way you like. Each channel entry includes three editable fields: stream link, optional website link, and optional program guide link (provided by the user). Flexible Playback Options Watch your added channels in full screen, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), or audio-only mode. Lock screen playback and Car Multimedia support make it accessible anywhere. Custom Notifications Set repeating alerts to be reminded when your favorite programs are on air. Quick Access to Favorite Channels Add channels to your favorites, arrange them in any order, and open them with a single tap. Your favorites are waiting on the home screen widget, the Lock Screen and in Car Multimedia, so you can switch between channels without ever unlocking your phone. Sleep Timer Set a custom timer to stop playback automatically. Built-in Media Browser The integrated browser allows you to open web-based players or media sources that you have permission to view. Important Notice This app does not provide or promote any preloaded third-party content. Users are solely responsible for adding and accessing content that they are legally allowed to use.
OopsPlayer
Stream and play all your media files, from local storage to cloud services and home media servers. Enjoy cinematic playback with support for 4K HDR and various formats, all in one convenient application.
- 4K HDR and Dolby Vision playback
- Stream from Plex, Emby, Jellyfin
- Support for SMB and WebDAV
- Cloud drive integration
- Advanced subtitle support
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- IPTV player functionality
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OopsPlayer – Video Player for Local Files, Media Servers and Cloud Streaming OopsPlayer is a high-performance video player designed for MKV, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray movies, and home media server and streaming scenarios. Stream from Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, NAS, SMB, WebDAV, SFTP, or cloud drives, or play local video files directly on your device. From everyday streaming to cinematic home theater experiences, OopsPlayer brings all your media together in one smooth and powerful app. Cinematic Playback Experience - Dolby Vision and HDR video playback for stunning visual quality - Dolby Atmos immersive audio playback - Blu-ray ISO / BDMV structure playback support - Wide format support: MKV, MP4, MOV, AVI, FLV, WMV and more - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) for multitasking - AirPlay support for streaming to TV and external devices - Advanced subtitle support: SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, PGS - Danmaku (bullet comments) support for interactive viewing Stream From Anywhere - IPTV playback with quick URL import and deep linking - Media servers: Emby, Jellyfin, Plex - NAS support for network storage access - Network protocols: SMB, WebDAV, SFTP - Cloud storage support: OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and more - Local video playback + network streaming unified in one app Smart Sync & Ecosystem - Trakt support for watch history tracking and sync - iCloud sync across devices Smooth & Stable Playback Engine - Optimized streaming performance with reduced buffering and lag - Improved stability for large files and high-bitrate videos - Enhanced compatibility for non-standard IPTV sources OopsPlayer Pro * Unlock unlimited 4K / MKV playback * Unlock Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos playback * Unlock unlimited NAS / SMB / WebDAV / SFTP connections * Unlock unlimited media servers (Emby / Jellyfin / Plex) * Unlock unlimited cloud services integration * Unlock Blu-ray ISO / BDMV playback support * Ad-free premium experience OopsPlayer is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oopsplayer.oopskate.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Channelize at none against OopsPlayer's 3. Channelize also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). OopsPlayer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). 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
Both are free to download. OopsPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Channelize asks for nothing beyond the download.
Channelize ships an update every 11 months, OopsPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Channelize | OopsPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mehmet Bayram | OOPSKATE LTD |
In-app purchases
Channelize
No in-app purchases
OopsPlayer
- OopsPlayer Pro - Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
- OopsPlayer Pro – Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
- OopsPlayer Pro - Lifetime$17.99









