Comparison

Text Parser Pro vs NanoPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Text Parser Pro

This utility app quickly cleans up text from various sources. It allows you to paste or scan text, including from photos using OCR, and apply powerful transformations before copying it back.

Highlights
  • Fast text editing
  • Text cleanup
  • Paste text
  • Scan text
  • OCR from photos
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Text Parser is a fast, focused text editor designed for one thing: cleaning up text quickly. Paste or scan text from anywhere, clean it up with powerful transforms, and copy it back; all in seconds. Use your camera to extract text from photos, documents, and QR codes with OCR.

About

NanoPlayer

Features
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NanoPlayer is a lightweight stream URL player. It plays network stream URLs you provide — it does NOT supply, host, or distribute any channels, streams, or media content. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP You must bring your own legally obtained stream URL (e.g. an HLS stream your organization or service has authorized you to access). Paste the URL into the app to start playing. FEATURES • TV Remote-style 1–9 preset grid — tap a number key to instantly switch to your preset stream • Channel list with alphabetical index, name search • Import streams: single URL or batch via M3U file • Favorite channels for quick access • Subtitle / CC track detection (when the stream includes embedded tracks) • Sleep timer — auto-stop after a set duration • Full-screen playback with auto-rotate to landscape • Full-screen gestures: slide right half to adjust volume, left half to adjust brightness • Auto-resume last played stream on launch • Auto-skip on stream error • Dead-link detection and cleanup for custom entries • Light / Dark / System appearance theme • Game controllers: play/pause, switch channels, and cycle presets with an MFi, Xbox, or PlayStation controller. • Quick Links (URL schemes): open a preset, play/pause, or switch channels from Safari, a Home Screen icon, or another app — e.g. `nanoplayer://play?preset=1`. • Apple Shortcuts: automate NanoPlayer — start a channel preset when you connect to your car, get home, and more. PRO (one-time purchase) Unlock all limits and advanced features: • Preset grid: 3 slots → 9 slots • Favorites: up to 5 → unlimited • Custom imports: up to 5 → unlimited IMPORTANT NOTICE NanoPlayer does not provide, host, or distribute any streaming content, channel lists, or media resources. You are solely responsible for ensuring the stream URLs you import are legally obtained and that you have the right to access them.

Screenshots

Text Parser Pro2 screens
NanoPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Parser Pro at none against NanoPlayer's 1. NanoPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price and iOS requirement 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. NanoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Text Parser Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Parser Pro ships an update fortnightly, NanoPlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Text Parser Pro versus NanoPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Parser ProNanoPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenny Truong恒俭 董

In-app purchases

None

Text Parser Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NanoPlayer

One-time1
  • NanoPlayer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Text Parser Pro free?
Text Parser Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NanoPlayer free?
NanoPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Parser Pro or NanoPlayer have ads?
Text Parser Pro shows ads; NanoPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Parser Pro or NanoPlayer?
Text Parser Pro ships an update fortnightly, and NanoPlayer every 3 days. Most recently, Text Parser Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and NanoPlayer on August 22, 2026.

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