Soda Player vs HydroCloud

Soda Player is a sleek, powerful stream player built for iOS. Whether you have a direct video URL, an HLS stream, or an AceStream content link, Soda Player handles it all with a clean, intuitive interface. STREAM ANYTHING Paste any HTTP, HTTPS, or HLS video URL and start watching instantly. Enter AceStream content IDs or acestream:// links to connect through your own self-hosted AceStream engine. Soda Player gives you full control over your streaming setup. IMPORT PLAYLISTS Load M3U and M3U8 playlists from a URL or paste them directly. Soda Player parses channel names, groups, and metadata automatically, organising hundreds of channels into searchable, grouped lists. Refresh playlists from their source URL at any time to stay up to date. SAVE YOUR CHANNELS Found a stream you love? Save it to your Channels library with one tap. Organise channels into groups, mark favourites for quick access, and search across your entire collection. Swipe to favourite or delete — managing your library is fast and fluid. FULL-FEATURED PLAYBACK Soda Player uses the native iOS video player, giving you full playback controls, AirPlay support, and Picture-in-Picture. Watch in portrait or landscape — the player adapts to your content automatically. RETRO-INSPIRED DESIGN Enjoy a distinctive dark interface with a retro VHS-tape themed launch screen and animated spinning reels. The app features a striking pink-to-purple colour palette that looks great on any device. PRIVACY FIRST Soda Player does not collect any personal data. Your channels, playlists, and preferences are stored locally on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. KEY FEATURES Play HTTP, HTTPS, and HLS video streams AceStream support via self-hosted backend Import M3U/M3U8 playlists from URL or clipboard Save and organise channels with groups and favourites Search across channels and playlists Native iOS video player with full controls Picture-in-Picture support AirPlay compatible Dark mode interface ACESTREAM SUPPORT Soda Player includes built-in AceStream support. Simply paste an AceStream content ID or acestream:// link and start watching. The app connects securely to deliver your stream as standard video playback — no extra setup required. Soda Player is designed for users who want a simple, elegant way to watch their streams without clutter or complexity. Download now and start streaming.No ads, no tracking, no accounts required

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