Comparison

CapyPlayer vs M3UHub

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

Head to head
About

CapyPlayer

A lightweight media player optimized for Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, and Feiniu Media. It prioritizes stable decoding, pure video output, and a smooth viewing experience, supporting a wide range of formats and HDR technologies.

Highlights
  • Emby, Plex, Jellyfin, Feiniu integration
  • Supports all video formats
  • 4K/8K playback
  • HDR/HDR10+/Dolby Vision
  • Subtitle and danmaku support
  • Multiple audio tracks
Features
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CapyPlayer is a media server client for people who run their own video library. Connect Emby, Jellyfin, Plex or Feiniu Media on iPhone and iPad, then browse, search and play content you are authorized to access from one app. BRING YOUR LIBRARIES TOGETHER • Add multiple servers and combine libraries and alternate versions • Configure backup connections for different network conditions • Browse posters, artwork, cast, genres, ratings and watch progress • Find titles with search history, filters and sorting • Use MoviePilot subscriptions, Trakt tracking and a following calendar PLAY HIGH-QUALITY SOURCES • Choose from MPV, MDK and other playback engines • Play 4K/8K, HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision where supported* • Play Profile 7 FEL dual-layer Dolby Vision with MPV • Switch audio tracks and use embedded, external and styled ASS subtitles • Search, match, cache and customize danmaku comments • Use chapters, intro/outro skipping, next-episode preloading and continuous playback • Watch on a larger screen with AirPlay TOOLS FOR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Download videos for offline viewing • Protect selected resources with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode • Back up and restore settings through WebDAV • Customize Home, card layouts and the app icon CapyPlayer does not provide, host or unlock any video content. A compatible media server and content you are legally authorized to access are required. * Format, resolution and HDR/Dolby Vision support depend on the source, playback engine, server, device and display. CapyPlayer is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with the listed services.

About

M3UHub

This app allows users to play live TV streams by importing their own M3U or TXT playlists. It supports various video formats and web content, offering a customizable viewing experience without pre-loaded channels.

Highlights
  • Import M3U and TXT playlists
  • Supports web video playback
  • Plays M3U8 streams
  • No pre-loaded channels
  • Customizable viewing experience
Features
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M3U播放器,不内置任何频道,需要导入自己有权使用的直播源 支持M3U,TXT,网页视频,M3U8

Screenshots

CapyPlayer4 screens
M3UHub2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CapyPlayer at 5.0 against M3UHub's 4.0. CapyPlayer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). M3UHub's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CapyPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and M3UHub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CapyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CapyPlayer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CapyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 67% of M3UHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CapyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, M3UHub every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CapyPlayer versus M3UHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapyPlayerM3UHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer浩 朱玲 张

Customer experience

CapyPlayer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

M3UHub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CapyPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription - Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription - lifetime$8.99
1 purchases

M3UHub

One-time1
  • M3UHub Pro$0.99

Questions

Is CapyPlayer free?
CapyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M3UHub free?
M3UHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CapyPlayer or M3UHub?
CapyPlayer is rated higher. CapyPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while M3UHub averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CapyPlayer or M3UHub have ads?
Neither CapyPlayer nor M3UHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CapyPlayer or M3UHub?
CapyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and M3UHub every 4 days. Most recently, CapyPlayer was updated on October 7, 2026 and M3UHub on October 18, 2026.

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