Comparison

Flex Player vs Plei

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

Head to head
About

Flex Player

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Flex Player allows you to watch your content, offline.Ā  No in-app Ads, no in-app purchases, just your own media. Features: - Native controls and Picture in Picture - Video Progress saving. Easily resume your content. - Metadata support from TheTVDB & TheMovieDB. Add files to FlexPlayer from the Apple "Files" app or from Finder in macOS.

About

Plei

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Plei is a clean, modern media player for the playlists you already own. Bring your own M3U lists or direct stream URLs and Plei plays them — nothing more, nothing less. Plei does not provide, host, or distribute any content. You are in full control: import the sources you have the right to use, and enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free playback experience. FEATURES • Compatible with M3U playlists from your IPTV provider • Import your own M3U playlists by URL or file • Add direct stream URLs in seconds • List or grid view with cover art • Organized library with categories from your own lists, with search • Continue watching: resume your videos right where you left off • Fast search across your items • Universal playback engine (VLC): HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, MKV and more • Screen mirroring to your Apple TV (AirPlay) • Picture in Picture (Premium) • Playback history and favorites • 8 languages with automatic detection • Minimalist, distraction-free design PLEI PREMIUM Unlock the full player with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever: • Unlimited playlists • Extended history (up to 50 items) • Picture in Picture • Adjustable playback speed (up to 2Ɨ) • Sleep timer A 7-day free trial is included so you can try everything before deciding. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Plei is just a player. It comes with no channels, no media library, and no preloaded sources. You are responsible for the playlists and media you import and play, and for having the right to access them. PRIVACY Plei does not require an account and does not collect your playlists. Your sources stay on your device.

Screenshots

Flex Player3 screens
Plei4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flex Player at none against Plei's 1. Flex Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Plei's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Plei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flex Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flex Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Plei every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Flex Player versus Plei: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlex PlayerPlei
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge BabichevManel Auge

In-app purchases

None

Flex Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Plei

One-time1
  • Plei Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Flex Player free?
Flex Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plei free?
Plei is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flex Player or Plei have ads?
Neither Flex Player nor Plei shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flex Player or Plei?
Flex Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plei every 2 months. Most recently, Flex Player was updated on October 18, 2026 and Plei on October 17, 2026.

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