Comparison

D Media Player vs Wavr Stream

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

Head to head
About

D Media Player

Features
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D Media Player is a powerful all-in-one media player for iOS. Play local files, stream online content, import IPTV playlists, and connect to your personal media server โ€” all in one app. โ–ธ PLAY LOCAL FILES Import and play video files (MP4, MOV, MKV) and audio files (MP3, AAC, FLAC) directly from your device. Full subtitle support (SRT, ASS) and background audio playback. โ–ธ M3U8 / HLS STREAMING Paste any M3U8 or HLS streaming URL and play it instantly. Perfect for live streams and adaptive bitrate content. โ–ธ IPTV PLAYLIST SUPPORT Import M3U/M3U8 playlists to browse and play IPTV channels with logos, group sorting, and EPG metadata. โ–ธ MEDIA SERVER CONNECTION Connect to your personal media server via custom JSON API endpoints. Map your server's REST API to browse and stream your content library. โ–ธ PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) โ€ข Unlimited streaming sources โ€ข Playback history with resume support โ€ข Source analytics dashboard โ€ข Priority support โ–ธ MORE FEATURES โ€ข Face ID / Passcode app lock โ€ข Dark mode support โ€ข Background audio playback โ€ข Cache management โ€ข Onboarding guide for new users D Media Player does not provide, host, or distribute any media content. All sources are configured by the user. Privacy Policy: https://dmediaplayer.nekosoftech.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://dmediaplayer.nekosoftech.com/terms

About

Wavr Stream

Features
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Wavr is a powerful streaming media player that lets you play, organize, and share your favorite audio and video streams โ€” all from one beautifully designed app. PLAY ANYTHING Wavr supports a wide range of streaming formats including HLS, MP4, MKV, RTSP, FLAC, and many more. With dual playback engines โ€” Apple's native AVPlayer and VLCKit โ€” Wavr automatically selects the best engine for each stream, or lets you choose manually. YOUR STREAM LIBRARY Build your personal streaming library with ease. Add streams by URL, organize them into custom folders with icons, mark your favorites, and search across your entire collection. Wavr remembers where you left off so you can resume playback right where you stopped. SHARE WITH ANYONE Share individual streams or entire collections with friends using QR codes or the standard iOS share sheet โ€” send via Messages, WhatsApp, AirDrop, email, or any sharing app. Recipients with Wavr can add shared streams with a single tap. FULL PLAYBACK CONTROL Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2.0x) Multiple audio track selection Subtitle track support Skip forward/backward controls Sleep timer with preset durations Resume from last position EVERYWHERE YOU GO AirPlay to stream on your TV or speakers Picture-in-Picture for multitasking CarPlay integration for hands-free control while driving Apple Watch companion app for playback control from your wrist Lock screen and Control Center controls Background audio playback PRIVACY FIRST Wavr collects no data. No tracking, no analytics, no accounts. Your entire library is stored locally on your device. The camera is only used for scanning QR codes to add shared streams. SUPPORTED FORMATS Audio: MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, M4A, AIFF, and more Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, FLV, WebM, TS, and more Streaming: HLS (m3u8), RTSP, RTMP, DASH (mpd), HTTP/HTTPS Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Optimized for iPhone and iPad. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

D Media Player4 screens
Wavr Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: D Media Player at every 8 days against Wavr Stream's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. D Media Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wavr Stream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D Media Player ships an update every 8 days, Wavr Stream monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
D Media Player versus Wavr Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD Media PlayerWavr Stream
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days โ€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size55 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran Huu DungAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

1 purchases

D Media Player

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99
4 purchases

Wavr Stream

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wavr Discovery โ€” Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is D Media Player free?
D Media Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavr Stream free?
Wavr Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do D Media Player or Wavr Stream have ads?
Neither D Media Player nor Wavr Stream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D Media Player or Wavr Stream?
D Media Player ships an update every 8 days, and Wavr Stream monthly. Most recently, D Media Player was updated on November 9, 2026 and Wavr Stream on November 5, 2026.

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