ShallowTV vs OzonPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 β’ Import M3U Playlists Add playlists via URL or local file. Smart parsing automatically organizes your content by category. β’ Live Channels & Video On Demand Stream live content with real-time playback. Watch videos with progress tracking and resume from where you left off. β’ Smart Categories Content is automatically organized into categories like Entertainment, News, Sports, Kids & Family, and more. β’ Persistent Mini Player Keep watching while you browse. The mini player lets you control playback from anywhere in the app. β’ Favorites Mark your favorite channels and videos for quick access. β’ Search Find content across all your playlists instantly with intelligent search. β’ Beautiful Interface Designed specifically for Apple platforms with a clean, intuitive interface that feels right at home. β’ Full-Screen Playback Immersive viewing experience with intuitive overlay controls. β’ Auto-Refresh Playlists automatically stay up-to-date with smart change detection. SUPPORTED FORMATS β’ M3U and M3U8 playlists β’ HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) β’ 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. β’ Users must provide their own M3U playlists β’ Users are solely responsible for the content they access β’ Only stream content you own or have permission to view β’ ShallowTV does not host, distribute, or control any content For support: shallowtv.com Contact: contact@shallowtv.com
OzonPlayer
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OzonPlayer is a simple media app for transferring files over your local WiβFi and playing audio and video from your device. WiβFi file transfer (same network) Start the built-in server on the Transfer tab, open the URL or scan the QR code in any browser on the same WiβFi, and send files to your phone. New transfers can be organized automatically into Audio and Video folders so your library stays tidy. Playback Play common audio and video formats. Some container formats are handled by preparing a compatible copy for smooth playback on iOS. Player controls Adjust playback speed, seek, skip forward/back, and move between tracks in your queue with an interface designed for everyday use. Files Browse folders, manage items, and open playable media from your library. Privacy-minded by design Transfers happen on your local network between your devicesβno account required for basic transfer and playback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ShallowTV at 5 against OzonPlayer's 2. OzonPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ShallowTV | OzonPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ying Cong | Maslah Ali |
In-app purchases
ShallowTV
No in-app purchases
OzonPlayer
No in-app purchases





