CouchPotatoPlayer vs Edendale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CouchPotatoPlayer
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CouchPotatoPlayer is a media and IPTV player only. IMPORTANT: The app does not contain, provide, sell, recommend, or include any channels, movies, series, playlists, provider access, or subscriptions. To use it, you need your own legally obtained Xtream Codes connection or M3U playlist. You are responsible for having the rights to access and play every source you add. Bring your own media library to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV: ⢠Live TV with an easy-to-read electronic program guide (EPG) ⢠Movies, series, seasons, and episodes ⢠Multiple provider profiles for Xtream Codes and M3U ⢠Search across channels, movies, series, and EPG data ⢠Favorites and recently watched items ⢠Audio and subtitle selection when provided by the source ⢠AirPlay for compatible and preparable sources ⢠Picture in Picture on supported iPhone and iPad models ⢠A remote-friendly interface designed for Apple TV ⢠Optional syncing of eligible settings through your Apple account CouchPotatoPlayer does not operate a streaming service and is not affiliated with broadcasters or content providers. You enter your own sources and credentials. Use only services, playlists, and media you are legally authorized to access. Feature availability and playback compatibility depend on the provider, network, container, codec, and receiving device.
Edendale
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Edendale is a free, open-source video player and personal watch tracker for iPhone and iPad. It plays video files you already own and organizes them into a private library: no account, no ads, no analytics. Edendale does not provide, host, or stream any movies or TV shows. PLAY YOUR OWN VIDEO FILES - Open individual video files, import whole folders, or connect your own network shares (SMB). - Smooth playback with gesture controls, chapters, playlists, and audio and subtitle track selection. - Search and load online subtitles on demand, or use the tracks already inside your files. ORGANIZE YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION - Edendale reads your filenames locally, then optionally enriches them with catalogue information from The Movie Database (TMDB). - View titles, seasons, episodes, cast, crew, release dates, and trailers sourced from TMDB. - Trailers only ever open after you tap play. TRACK YOUR VIEWING - Pick up where you left off with Continue Watching. - Rate what you have seen, write private reviews, and keep a Watchlist of what is next. - A Young Audience filter keeps age-appropriate content front and center. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS - Continue Watching and Trending widgets put your library one tap away. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - There is no Edendale account and no tracking. Your library and watch history live on your device and the services you choose to connect. All catalogue metadata and artwork displayed in Edendale is provided by the TMDB API for informational purposes. Edendale uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Screenshots show the app interface with sample data from TMDB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CouchPotatoPlayer at every 3 weeks against Edendale's every 2 months. Edendale's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CouchPotatoPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Edendale every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CouchPotatoPlayer | Edendale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stelios Sakalis | Long Ju |
In-app purchases
CouchPotatoPlayer
No in-app purchases
Edendale
No in-app purchases









