Comparison

Soda Player vs Timegrapher Logging

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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

About

Timegrapher Logging

This free utility app helps watchmakers log timegrapher readings without fancy print output. It performs mathematical calculations and saves clean, professional results to your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Log positional readings
  • Include diagonal readings
  • Isochronism readings with comparison
  • Dynamic poising heavy spot identification
  • Save results to camera roll
Features
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Free app. No ads. For watchmakers who have a timegrapher such as a Weishi 1000 or others that do not have a fancy print output for readings, use this tool for your data point entries and it will provide mathematical calculations and a clean output to your camera roll. -Log positional readings for your standard five or six positional measurements. -Optionally include diagonal readings. -Optionally include Isochronism readings that will automatically compare between your 0-hour and 24-hour measurements. -Dynamic poising heavy spot identification on the balance wheel. -A button to "save results to camera roll" in a clean, simple, and professional output. I am an engineer, programmer, and hobbyist watchmaker. I created this app as a watchmaker for watchmakers and is my contribution to help carry on the art of watchmaking. If you find this app useful, feel free to share your experience or consider a donation to contribute to the cost of keeping this app free in the app store.

Screenshots

Soda Player4 screens
Timegrapher Logging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soda Player at none against Timegrapher Logging's 3. Soda Player also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). Timegrapher Logging's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Timegrapher Logging sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Soda Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soda Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Timegrapher Logging every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Soda Player versus Timegrapher Logging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoda PlayerTimegrapher Logging
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTrademark ApplicationsDANIEL DAVID RICKS

In-app purchases

None

Soda Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Timegrapher Logging

One-time3
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip 1.99$1.99
  • Tip $4.99$4.99

Questions

Is Soda Player free?
Soda Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timegrapher Logging free?
Timegrapher Logging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soda Player or Timegrapher Logging have ads?
Neither Soda Player nor Timegrapher Logging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soda Player or Timegrapher Logging?
Soda Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timegrapher Logging every 3 days. Most recently, Soda Player was updated on October 15, 2026 and Timegrapher Logging on October 6, 2026.

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