Comparison

Axon Player vs DeFilms

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

Head to head
About

Axon Player

This app allows you to play your own IPTV playlists on your iPhone and iPad. It offers a premium viewing experience with features like EPG guides, resume support for movies and series, and multi-screen viewing. It also includes family-friendly options like Kids Mode.

Highlights
  • Bring your own content (M3U/portal playlists)
  • Live TV with EPG guide and channel folders
  • Movies & series browsing with resume support
  • Multi-screen viewing
  • Kids Mode with PIN protection
  • Multiple user profiles
Features
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Axon Player is a modern, beautifully designed IPTV player. Add your own playlist from your provider and enjoy your content with a fast, premium experience on iPhone and iPad. BRING YOUR OWN CONTENT Axon Player does not include any channels or content. Add your own M3U or portal playlist from your service provider and start watching in seconds. A PLAYER THAT FEELS PREMIUM • Fast, fluid interface • Live TV with EPG guide and channel folders • Movies & series browsing with resume support • Multi-screen viewing, sleep timer, and playback controls • Subtitle search & download built in MADE FOR FAMILIES • Kids Mode with PIN protection • Multiple user profiles per playlist GO PREMIUM • Use one account on up to 3 devices • Smart Routing — play streams that fail to load directly • Merge playlists, live scores, and more Your playlists sync to your account, so your setup follows you across your devices. Note: Axon Player is a media player only. It does not provide, sell, or endorse any content or subscriptions to content services. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://axonplayer.com/privacy.html

About

DeFilms

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DeFilms is your ultimate companion for movie discovery. Powered by TMDB, it allows you to browse trending and popular titles, search with precision, and create custom lists for your favorites. Advanced Search & Filtering: Find exactly what you're looking for. Custom Favorite Lists: Organize your movies into categories like "Watch This Weekend". Rich Details: Access trailers, cast info, and similar movie recommendations. Fully Localized: Complete support for English, Turkish, and Arabic (including RTL layout). Privacy First: Local authentication and on-device storage for your data.

Screenshots

Axon Player4 screens
DeFilms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeFilms at none against Axon Player's 10. DeFilms also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Axon Player's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Axon Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DeFilms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axon Player ships an update every 3 weeks, DeFilms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Axon Player versus DeFilms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxon PlayerDeFilms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMohamed BouadiBurak Bilgen

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Axon Player

Subscriptions10
  • Basic — 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Smart Routing — 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Basic — 3 Months$2.993 Months
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  • Smart Routing — 3 Months$2.993 Months
  • Basic — 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Smart Routing — 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Basic — 1 Year$6.991 Year
  • Smart Routing — 1 Year$6.991 Year
  • Premium — 6 Months$9.996 Months
  • Premium — 1 Year$14.991 Year
None

DeFilms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axon Player free?
Axon Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeFilms free?
DeFilms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Axon Player or DeFilms have ads?
Neither Axon Player nor DeFilms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Axon Player or DeFilms?
Axon Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and DeFilms every 3 days. Most recently, Axon Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and DeFilms on October 7, 2026.

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