# OopsPlayer vs TVPODS

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | OopsPlayer | TVPODS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oopsplayer-media-player/id6758075545/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvpods/id6758083334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OOPSKATE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/501897859) | [COMedia Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862403710) |

## What reviewers say

### OopsPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oopsplayer-media-player/id6758075545)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OopsPlayer Pro - Monthly (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| OopsPlayer Pro – Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| OopsPlayer Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### TVPODS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvpods/id6758083334)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*