Comparison

Soda Player vs C3 WiFi Controller

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

Head to head
About

Soda Player

Features
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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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

About

C3 WiFi Controller

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C3 WiFi Controller is a companion app for compatible C3 hardware devices. Use the app to discover nearby supported devices over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), connect to a selected device, send Wi-Fi network credentials, and check device status during setup. Key features: Scan for compatible nearby C3 devices over Bluetooth Connect directly to a selected device from your phone Send Wi-Fi network name and password to the device for setup View device status information reported by the hardware Check connection state, Wi-Fi status, battery level, charging state, and related device details How it works: Open the app and scan for nearby compatible C3 devices. Select your device from the list and connect over Bluetooth. Enter the Wi-Fi network name and password you want the device to use. Send the credentials to the device. View live status information from the device to confirm setup. Important: This app is intended for use with compatible C3 hardware devices. A supported physical device is required for the main features of the app. The app does not provide its full functionality without compatible hardware nearby. Privacy: Wi-Fi credentials entered in the app are used to send setup information directly to the selected hardware device. The app is designed to operate locally for device configuration and status display.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Soda Player at 2 against C3 WiFi Controller's โ€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Soda Player versus C3 WiFi Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoda PlayerC3 WiFi Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTrademark Applicationsnhnhn

In-app purchases

None

Soda Player

No in-app purchases

None

C3 WiFi Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soda Player free?
Soda Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C3 WiFi Controller free?
C3 WiFi Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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