# 2YTube vs M3U Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2YTube at 78% against M3U Player's 0%. 2YTube also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2YTube sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2YTube holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2YTube has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of 2YTube's written reviews are positive against 0% of M3U Player's.

2YTube ships an update every 10 days, M3U Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2YTube | M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2ytube-video-lite-player/id6761587558/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Darshan Jasoliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615567829) | [GRAHAM BEQUCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783628550) |

## What reviewers say

### 2YTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2ytube-video-lite-player/id6761587558)

Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own playlists with this media utility. It also features a full-fledged web browser with tabbed and private browsing modes. Designed for privacy and speed, it requires users to provide their own content playlists.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series from M3U/Xtream playlists, Full-screen video player with picture-in-picture, Built-in web browser with multi-tab and incognito mode, Bookmark management for web browsing, Privacy-focused design with secure credential storage, Continue Watching feature for TV series

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Life Time Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


### M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Sixmonths Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2YTube free?

2YTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is M3U Player free?

M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2YTube or M3U Player?

2YTube is rated higher. 2YTube averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while M3U Player averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do 2YTube or M3U Player have ads?

Both 2YTube and M3U Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2YTube or M3U Player?

2YTube ships an update every 10 days, and M3U Player every 5 days. Most recently, 2YTube was updated on October 28, 2026 and M3U Player on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*