Comparison

OopsPlayer vs TVPODS

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

Head to head
About

OopsPlayer

Play all your media, from local files to cloud streams, with advanced support for high-quality formats and immersive audio. Stream from various servers and cloud services, or enjoy local playback with features like picture-in-picture and customizable subtitles.

Highlights
  • MKV, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos playback
  • Stream from Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, NAS, SMB, Cloud
  • Advanced subtitle support (SRT, ASS/SSA, VTT, PGS)
  • IPTV playback with URL import
  • Trakt integration for watch history
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • AirPlay support
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

About

TVPODS

This app combines an M3U player with a podcast client, offering seamless streaming and podcast listening in one interface. It supports various streaming protocols and allows for local storage or iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • M3U and VOD playback
  • Supports HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP
  • Podcast discovery and subscription
  • Local on-device storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
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TVPods is a beautifully designed IPTV and podcast client that brings together streaming and podcast listening in one elegant app. Key Features: • Powerful IPTV & VOD Playback Supports M3U playlists /Xtream Code/ Stalker Portal and VOD playback, with compatibility for multiple streaming protocols including HLS, HTTP, RTSP, and RTMP. • EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support • Support M3U playback • Podcast Discovery and Listening Search, subscribe to, and play your favorite podcasts with a smooth and intuitive experience. • Flexible Data Storage Local on-device storage for fast access iCloud sync to keep your data consistent across devices TVPods is built for users who value both functionality and design, delivering a seamless media and podcast experience across your Apple devices. URL Scheme: 1. open TVPlayer directly using: tvpods://play?url=your_link URL Scheme Parameters url — Required. The channel URL. tvg-name — Optional. The channel name. tvg-logo — Optional. The channel logo. tvg-id — Optional. The channel ID, used for EPG matching. http-user-agent — Optional. Sets the HTTP User-Agent. http-referer — Optional. Sets the HTTP Referer. 2. Import subscription tvpods://import?url=your_subscription_link Disclaimer: This app doesn't provide, contain or distribute any VOD/M3U/Stalker Portal/Xtream Codes resources. All sources are provided and entered by the users. Users must provide copyright-free contents or ensure they have acquired the copyrights to play videos in this app. Icons used in this app are from Flaticon. https://www.flaticon.com/

Screenshots

OopsPlayer4 screens
TVPODS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TVPODS at 100% against OopsPlayer's 25%. TVPODS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). OopsPlayer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and TVPODS 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

TVPODS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of OopsPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TVPODS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OopsPlayer ships an update every 10 days, TVPODS weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OopsPlayer versus TVPODS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOopsPlayerTVPODS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOOPSKATE LTDCOMedia Ltd.

Customer experience

OopsPlayer

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

TVPODS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OopsPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • OopsPlayer Pro - Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • OopsPlayer Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • OopsPlayer Pro - Lifetime$34.99
1 purchases

TVPODS

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is OopsPlayer free?
OopsPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TVPODS free?
TVPODS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OopsPlayer or TVPODS?
TVPODS is rated higher. OopsPlayer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TVPODS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do OopsPlayer or TVPODS have ads?
OopsPlayer shows ads; TVPODS does not.
Which is updated more often, OopsPlayer or TVPODS?
OopsPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and TVPODS weekly. Most recently, OopsPlayer was updated on November 9, 2026 and TVPODS on November 5, 2026.

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