Comparison

ShallowTV vs OopsPlayer

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

Head to head
About

ShallowTV

Stream your M3U playlists on Apple devices with a modern, intuitive media player. Organize content by category, enjoy live channels and on-demand videos, and resume playback seamlessly. Features include a mini player, favorites, and intelligent search.

Highlights
  • Import M3U playlists via URL or local file
  • Stream live channels and on-demand video
  • Automatic content categorization
  • Persistent mini player for multitasking
  • Mark favorite channels and videos
  • Intelligent search across playlists
  • Auto-refresh for updated playlists
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ShallowTV is a modern, native media player for streaming your M3U playlists on all your Apple devices. Import your own playlists and enjoy a beautiful, intuitive viewing experience. FEATURES • Import M3U Playlists Add playlists via URL or local file. Smart parsing automatically organizes your content by category. • Live Channels & Video On Demand Stream live content with real-time playback. Watch videos with progress tracking and resume from where you left off. • Smart Categories Content is automatically organized into categories like Entertainment, News, Sports, Kids & Family, and more. • Persistent Mini Player Keep watching while you browse. The mini player lets you control playback from anywhere in the app. • Favorites Mark your favorite channels and videos for quick access. • Search Find content across all your playlists instantly with intelligent search. • Beautiful Interface Designed specifically for Apple platforms with a clean, intuitive interface that feels right at home. • Full-Screen Playback Immersive viewing experience with intuitive overlay controls. • Auto-Refresh Playlists automatically stay up-to-date with smart change detection. SUPPORTED FORMATS • M3U and M3U8 playlists • HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) • Standard video formats (MP4, MOV, etc.) IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ShallowTV is a media player application only. We do NOT provide any streaming content, channels, playlists, or media links. • Users must provide their own M3U playlists • Users are solely responsible for the content they access • Only stream content you own or have permission to view • ShallowTV does not host, distribute, or control any content For support: shallowtv.com Contact: contact@shallowtv.com

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

ShallowTV4 screens
OopsPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShallowTV at 100% against OopsPlayer's 25%. ShallowTV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). OopsPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OopsPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShallowTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShallowTV ships an update every 2 weeks, OopsPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ShallowTV versus OopsPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShallowTVOopsPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB165 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYing CongOOPSKATE LTD

Customer experience

ShallowTV

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OopsPlayer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

ShallowTV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OopsPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • OopsPlayer Pro - Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • OopsPlayer Pro – Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • OopsPlayer Pro - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is ShallowTV free?
ShallowTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OopsPlayer free?
OopsPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShallowTV or OopsPlayer have ads?
OopsPlayer shows ads; ShallowTV does not.
Which is updated more often, ShallowTV or OopsPlayer?
ShallowTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and OopsPlayer weekly. Most recently, ShallowTV was updated on October 13, 2026 and OopsPlayer on October 18, 2026.

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