Soda Player vs GLDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Soda Player
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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
GLDrive
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GLDrive is a secure personal cloud storage app that helps you save photos, videos, documents, and important files in the cloud—accessible and manageable anytime on your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Cloud Storage — Upload files, organize folders, move, copy, rename, and recover items from Trash • Fast Downloads — Save cloud files to your device with pause, resume, and background transfer • Link-based Offline Download — Submit HTTP/HTTPS links; our servers fetch files to your cloud drive • Media Playback — Stream videos with speed control, subtitles, and loop; play music in-app • DLNA Casting — Cast videos to your TV or set-top box for a bigger screen experience • File Preview — View images fullscreen; preview documents and PDFs before downloading • Share & Save — Create share links (optional password) or save shared content to your drive • Smart Search — Find files and folders quickly by name • Favorites — Star important files for quick access • Family Drive — Create or join a family space with role-based permissions VIP SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade for more storage, higher transfer limits, and enhanced playback. Purchases are processed through the App Store with restore support. Benefits are shown on the in-app purchase page. Thoughtful design: clean UI, light/dark themes, unified transfer manager, in-app AI assistant, and a message inbox for notifications and support replies. Your privacy matters. Account and file transfers use encrypted connections. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service in the app. Download GLDrive and simplify your file life. Privacy Policy: https://www.geilidrive.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soda Player at none against GLDrive's 4. GLDrive's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. GLDrive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Soda Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Soda Player ships an update every 3 weeks, GLDrive every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soda Player | GLDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trademark Applications | 火亮 张 |
In-app purchases
Soda Player
No in-app purchases
GLDrive
- 月度订阅$1.991 Month
- 月度会员$1.99
- 季度会员$3.99
- 年度会员$8.99









