iCouldPlay vs ResQMesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCouldPlay
This app is a powerful video player designed for film and television enthusiasts. It supports a vast array of video and audio formats, including 4K HDR and Dolby Vision. Stream directly from network storage and cloud services without downloading, and enjoy intelligent media scraping for enhanced viewing.
- Full format video and audio support
- 4K HDR and Dolby Vision playback
- Stream from SMB, WebDAV, FTP, NFS
- Media server compatibility (Emby, Jellyfin, Plex)
- Intelligent media scraping with TMDB
- Customizable subtitles
- Gesture controls for brightness/volume
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ICouldPlay - a professional grade all-in-one video player, creating the ultimate viewing experience for film and television enthusiasts! Full format video support Supports almost all mainstream video formats: • Container formats: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, WebM, M4V, 3GP, TS, MPG, MPEG, M3U8 Video encoding: H.264, HEVC (H.265), VP8, VP9, AV1, MPEG4, MPEG-2, VC1, WMV3 • Audio encoding: AAC, AC3 (Dolby), E-AC3 (Dolby+), TrueHD (Dolby Atmos) DTS、DTS-HD、MP3、FLAC、Opus、Vorbis • Supports 4K ultra high definition HDR、 Dolby Vision and other high specification content Play local videos as you please • Support importing videos from file apps and photo albums for playback Rich subtitle support • Format support: SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, SUB, SMI • Support embedded subtitles and external subtitles • Custom subtitle style: font, size, color, stroke Multi protocol network storage No need to download, stream directly: SMB/CIFS - Accessing Windows shared folders and NAS • WebDAV - Connecting cloud storage and private clouds FTP/SFTP - Secure File Transfer Protocol NFS - Network File System Media Server Support Emby - Perfect compatibility Jellyfin - Open Source Solution • Plex - Streaming Services Intelligent Scraping • Automatically match TMDB movie/episode information One click access to exquisite posters and plot summaries Intelligent recognition of seasons and episodes of TV series 【 Thoughtful Function 】 Dual engine intelligent switching, optimal compatibility • Dark/Light Theme Switching • Bilingual interface in Chinese and English Liquid glass UI design • Gesture control for brightness and volume • Memory playback progress [Subscription Member] New users can enjoy a 7-day free trial and experience all advanced features! Year Vip Price: $3.99 Subscription duration: 1 year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sobison.github.io/icouldPlay/privacy2.html Unlock all advanced features Unlimited media library storage space • Priority technical support • Automatic renewal, can be cancelled at any time Permanent buyout One payment, lifetime use • Includes all membership benefits No need for renewal, permanently valid --- Subscription instructions: After confirming the purchase, the fee will be charged through your iTunes account The subscription will be automatically renewed within 24 hours before the end of the current cycle You can manage or unsubscribe from your iTunes/App Store account settings After canceling the subscription, it can still be used during the current subscription period The unused portion of the free trial period will be invalidated after purchasing the subscription Download now and embark on your private cinema journey!
ResQMesh
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ResQMesh keeps a team in touch where there is no mobile coverage. The iPhone connects over Bluetooth to a small LoRa radio board, and the boards pass messages, positions and ALERTs to one another, forming a mesh network with no network, no SIM and no Internet. IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 112 FIRST Or the emergency number of your country. ResQMesh supports communication; it is not an emergency service and must not be the only way to ask for help. Messages, positions and ALERTs depend on the terrain, on batteries and on other boards switched on and within range: delivery is not guaranteed. THE ALERT Hold the ALERT button for three seconds: your position goes to every board of the network, and your board repeats it until another one confirms it. You see who confirmed, and the others see where you are, with distance and direction. The ALERT is always free: you can send it, receive it and confirm it without a licence. It also starts from the Action button, from Shortcuts and from the Apple Watch. FREE, NO LICENCE - The ALERT, sent, received and confirmed - APRS on 433 MHz: beacons, APRS conversations in the Chat tab and the stations your board hears, also on the map WITH THE ANNUAL LICENCE - Channels and private chats, with delivery confirmation and ready replies - Encryption on 868 MHz: network key and private messages encrypted by the app - The team on the map and in the network list, with how each board was heard - The network profile as a QR code: the whole team with the same radio settings, channels and network key in a few seconds - The channel check, to pick a free frequency before you go out - The LoRa APRS stations around you from the Internet - Apple Watch, CarPlay and Siri: read and send messages, follow an ALERT ENCRYPTION AND PROTECTION The capomaglia creates a network key and shares it with the network profile: on 868 MHz the boards encrypt channels, private messages and positions, and boards without the key cannot read them. Private messages can also be encrypted by the app for the operator they are written to, and the capomaglia approves, removes and readmits the operators of the network. ALERTs and Emergency-Net always stay in clear, so that anyone within range can read them. On 433 MHz encryption is not allowed and everything travels in clear. Every board is protected by a Bluetooth PIN: your iPhone keeps it and gives it at every connection, other phones need it to connect. MADE FOR THE FIELD - Works with the phone locked: notifications, Live Activity on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island - Widgets for the board, active ALERTs and unread messages - History synced with iCloud across your devices, with private messages kept encrypted - The manual is inside the app and reads without a network - English and Italian, following the language of your iPhone - Try it without a board: the demo board shows the whole app with simulated traffic THE BOARDS ResQMesh works on Heltec Wireless Tracker, LilyGO T-Deck Plus, LilyGO T-Echo Plus, SenseCAP T1000-E, Elecrow ThinkNode M1 and M5Stack Cardputer ADV boards with the ResQMesh firmware, free on railab.com. On 433 MHz an amateur radio licence is required; on 868 MHz no radio licence is needed. ResQMesh is made by Railab Srl, Brescia, Italy. Licence: the annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ResQMesh terms: https://www.railab.com/legal/resqmesh-terms.html Privacy policy: https://www.railab.com/legal/resqmesh.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ResQMesh at Free against iCouldPlay's $0.99. ResQMesh also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). iCouldPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
ResQMesh is free to download; iCouldPlay costs $0.99 up front. iCouldPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and ResQMesh sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iCouldPlay ships an update fortnightly, ResQMesh every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | iCouldPlay | ResQMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Anyi County Bingzhiyi Trading Co., Ltd. | Railab |
In-app purchases
iCouldPlay
- Year Vip7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Permanent Vip$9.99
ResQMesh
- ResQMesh licence, one year$8.991 Year









