Comparison

Djubi Player vs Cathode Player

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

Head to head
About

Djubi Player

Features
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Experience IPTV like never before. Djubi Player is the lightning-fast, native solution for your Mac and iPhone. Tired of sluggish IPTV apps that crash with large playlists? Djubi Player is built from the ground up using Swift 6 and AppKit/SwiftUI to provide the most fluid experience on Apple platforms. Whether you have 50 or 50,000 channels, Djubi handles them with ease. KEY FEATURES - Extreme Performance: Effortlessly browse 50,000+ channels with smooth 120fps scrolling and instant FTS5 search. - Professional Playback: Toggle between VLCKit, and AVPlayer engines for maximum compatibility with any stream format. - Multi-View Mode: Watch up to 9 channels simultaneously with customizable grid layouts. Never miss a goal or a news break. - Full EPG Support: Stay organized with automatic XMLTV mapping and a beautiful, interactive program guide. - PVR Recording: Schedule and record live streams directly to your local storage with built-in conflict detection. - iCloud Sync: Your favorites and watch history stay perfectly in sync across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. - Privacy & Security: Protect your viewing with secure Parental Controls using FaceID, TouchID, or a custom PIN. BUILT FOR APPLE USERS Djubi isn't just a port; it's a first-class citizen on macOS and iOS. Enjoy native features like: - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) - Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts PERFECT FOR - Power users with massive M3U/M3U8 playlists. - Sports fans who want to watch multiple games at once. - Anyone looking for a clean, private, and ad-free IPTV experience. *Note: Djubi Player does not provide any content. You must provide your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes API credentials.* Download Djubi Player now and elevate your streaming experience!

About

Cathode Player

A native video viewer for following channels and watching content across your Apple devices. Enjoy a fast, lightweight experience with features like picture-in-picture, background audio, and cross-device sync via iCloud. Discover new content with curated channel suggestions.

Highlights
  • Follow channels and view latest videos
  • Search for videos and channels
  • Native player with picture-in-picture and background audio
  • Save videos to Watch Later
  • Cross-device playback progress sync
  • Curated channel suggestions
Features
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Cathode is a clean, native video viewer for following channels and watching content on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built with SwiftUI for a fast, lightweight experience. FEATURES • Follow channels and see all their latest videos in one feed • Search for videos and channels • Watch shorts and regular videos with a native player • Picture-in-picture, background audio, and AirPlay support • Save videos to Watch Later • Pick up where you left off — playback progress syncs across your devices via your private iCloud account • Read comments • Compact mini-player while you keep browsing • Curated channel suggestions across Tech, Science, Programming, Cooking, and Lifestyle to help you get started CROSS-DEVICE SYNC Watch Later, history, and saved channels are stored in your private iCloud account so they are always with you. Nothing is sent to our servers. PRIVACY Cathode does not collect personal information, has no analytics, and does not require an account. Your data stays on your device or in your private iCloud.

Screenshots

Djubi Player3 screens
Cathode Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Djubi Player at 17.6 against Cathode Player's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Djubi Player ships an update every 9 days, Cathode Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Djubi Player versus Cathode Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDjubi PlayerCathode Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArmando CostaZabir Raihan

In-app purchases

None

Djubi Player

No in-app purchases

None

Cathode Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Djubi Player free?
Djubi Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cathode Player free?
Cathode Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Djubi Player or Cathode Player have ads?
Neither Djubi Player nor Cathode Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Djubi Player or Cathode Player?
Djubi Player ships an update every 9 days, and Cathode Player every 5 days. Most recently, Djubi Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cathode Player on October 31, 2026.

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