Comparison

M3U URL Viewer vs Aurora BOX

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

Head to head
About

M3U URL Viewer

Easily play IPTV streams by pasting an M3U URL. This app prioritizes speed and simplicity, offering a clutter-free experience to get you watching quickly. It's designed for users who want a straightforward, reliable way to access their favorite channels.

Highlights
  • Paste M3U URL
  • Load channels
  • Select and play streams
  • No clutter
  • Simple setup
  • Reliable playback
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M3U URL Viewer is a no-frills, straightforward way to play IPTV streams from your M3U URL. Built for people who just want to paste a URL and watch, this app focuses on speed and simplicity: • Add your M3U URL • Load channels • Pick a stream and play No clutter. No complicated setup. No unnecessary extras. Just a clean, reliable M3U player designed to get you from URL to playback as quickly as possible. If you want a lightweight, simple M3U URL player that stays out of your way, M3U URL Viewer is exactly that.

About

Aurora BOX

Features
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Automatically matches XMLTV EPG data to entries in the user's own playlists. Fast switching between multiple audio tracks, with no overload or stuttering. Fast switching across subtitle formats (WebVTT, TTML/STPP, DVB, CEA-608/708), where other players require a long wait when changing subtitle tracks. First player on the Apple TV platform to support importing playlists with #KODIPROP directives. We plan to develop Aurora BOX into a cross-platform player. Supports high-bitrate media playback up to 8K/4K/HDR/HDR10.

Screenshots

M3U URL Viewer2 screens
Aurora BOX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora BOX at none against M3U URL Viewer's 1. On price, ads, 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. M3U URL Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aurora BOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
M3U URL Viewer versus Aurora BOX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM3U URL ViewerAurora BOX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.426.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel DragoWONG Ka Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

M3U URL Viewer

One-time1
  • Unlimited Playback$4.99
None

Aurora BOX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M3U URL Viewer free?
M3U URL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora BOX free?
Aurora BOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M3U URL Viewer or Aurora BOX have ads?
Neither M3U URL Viewer nor Aurora BOX shows ads.

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