Comparison

ReCast Player vs WatchUp! IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

ReCast Player

Features
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Recast — Your Radio, Replayed Play your recorded radio shows from local storage, iCloud Drive, or SMB network shares — all in one app. Smart Date Detection Automatically extracts dates from filenames and organizes episodes chronologically. Supports multiple date formats including ISO 8601, Japanese dates, and more. Per-Folder Playback Tracking Remembers your last playback position for each folder. Instantly see which show you were listening to and pick up right where you left off. Network Playback Connect directly to SMB shares on your home server or NAS. Browse folders, select shows, and stream without copying files to your device. Built for Radio Listeners - Background playback with lock screen controls - Sleep timer, playback speed control, shuffle & repeat - Mark episodes as played/unplayed - Sort by date or filename

About

WatchUp! IPTV Player

Organize, gerencie e reproduza seus próprios conteúdos de mídia com este reprodutor elegante e rápido. Oferece suporte a múltiplas listas, controle parental avançado com biometria, e busca inteligente para uma experiência de cinema em seu dispositivo.

Highlights
  • M3U and Xtream Codes API support
  • Premium and intuitive interface
  • Multiple accounts and lists management
  • Advanced parental control with biometrics
  • Fast and intelligent search
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support
Features
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Transform the way you watch your favorite content with WatchUp! IPTV Player — a fast, modern, and elegant IPTV player designed for a premium streaming experience on iOS. WatchUp! is a powerful media player built for users who manage their own playlists, offering smooth playback, advanced organization tools, and a clean cinematic interface. Key Features • Full IPTV Support – Compatible with M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API for seamless content loading • Modern & Clean UI – Beautiful, intuitive interface designed for TV shows, movies, and live channels • Multiple Playlists & Accounts – Add and switch between multiple IPTV sources instantly • Parental Controls – Lock content with password protection and secure Face ID / Touch ID access • Fast Search Engine – Instantly find channels, movies, and episodes in your library • Smart Library Management – Favorites, watch history, and progress tracking automatically organized • Advanced Playback – Supports Picture-in-Picture (PiP), background playback, and modern iOS video/audio features • High Performance Player – Optimized for smooth and stable IPTV streaming experience Important Legal Notice • WatchUp! IPTV Player is a media player only • We do NOT provide, host, or include any content • Users are responsible for adding their own playlists (M3U / Xtream Codes) • We are not affiliated with any content providers • We do not support or encourage illegal streaming of copyrighted content Download WatchUp! IPTV Player and enjoy a powerful, fast, and modern IPTV experience on your device.

Screenshots

ReCast Player4 screens
WatchUp! IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReCast Player at every 6 weeks against WatchUp! IPTV Player's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ReCast Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WatchUp! IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReCast Player ships an update every 6 weeks, WatchUp! IPTV Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ReCast Player versus WatchUp! IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReCast PlayerWatchUp! IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTakahiro MachidaFabiane Santos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReCast Player

One-time1
  • Recast Pro$1.99
1 purchases

WatchUp! IPTV Player

One-time1
  • WatchUp! Premium$12.99

Questions

Is ReCast Player free?
ReCast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WatchUp! IPTV Player free?
WatchUp! IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReCast Player or WatchUp! IPTV Player have ads?
Both ReCast Player and WatchUp! IPTV Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, ReCast Player or WatchUp! IPTV Player?
ReCast Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and WatchUp! IPTV Player every 4 months. Most recently, ReCast Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and WatchUp! IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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