Comparison

ETV vs M3U Player

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

Head to head
About

ETV

Features
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ETV - Erik Television is a live streaming platform built for creators who want to connect with their audience and get paid doing it. Go live in seconds, interact with viewers through real-time chat, and receive tips through in-app coins. Viewers purchase coins and send them directly to creators during a live stream — no delays, no middleman. Whether you are performing, teaching, gaming, or just hanging out, ETV gives you the tools to build your audience and monetize your content from day one. FEATURES • Go live instantly from your phone • Real-time chat with your audience • Coin-based tipping system • Creator payouts built in • Clean, distraction-free viewing experience ETV is built for creators who are ready to own their audience and get paid doing what they love.

About

M3U Player

This application allows you to stream your own content using M3U, M3U8 playlists, and Xtream Codes. Organize channels, save favorites, and enjoy playback with a built-in player. Users must provide their own legally obtained content.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Xtream Codes API integration
  • Channel organization by groups
  • Favorite channel saving
  • Built-in video player
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Video Tool is a powerful media player that supports M3U, M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes for streaming your own content. Organize your channels into categories, save your favorites, and enjoy seamless playback with a built-in global player. Key Features: - Import and play M3U/M3U8 playlists from URL or local files - Xtream Codes API support (Live TV, Movies, Series) - Organize channels by groups and categories - Save favorite channels for quick access - Built-in video player with queue and mini player - Play videos from your device gallery - Multi-language support - Clean, intuitive interface 1. IMPORTANT ANNOTATION: We are not offering any kind of streaming services like subscriptions, streams, or channel content. Users must provide their own content and playlists. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Video Tool does not provide, host, or distribute any media content, channels, or playlists. The app is designed exclusively as a player to be used with users' own legally obtained content or self-created playlists containing legal content. 3. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The developer is not responsible for any misuse of this application. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the content they access through this app complies with all applicable copyright laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. Any use of third-party content without proper authorization is strictly the user's responsibility. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/terms-of-service

Screenshots

ETV4 screens
M3U Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ETV at none against M3U Player's shown. ETV also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ETV sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ETV ships an update daily, M3U Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ETV versus M3U Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETVM3U Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB150 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperErik HolversonGRAHAM BEQUCA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ETV

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • 10 Minutes Access$4.99
  • 500 Coins$7.99
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  • 1200 Coins$14.99
4 purchases

M3U Player

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.691 Month
  • Sixmonths Premium$16.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium$20.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

Questions

Is ETV free?
ETV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M3U Player free?
M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ETV or M3U Player have ads?
M3U Player shows ads; ETV does not.
Which is updated more often, ETV or M3U Player?
ETV ships an update daily, and M3U Player every 5 days. Most recently, ETV was updated on October 1, 2026 and M3U Player on October 10, 2026.

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