Comparison

NanoPlayer vs ZerryBit

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

Head to head
About

NanoPlayer

Features
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NanoPlayer is a lightweight stream URL player. It plays network stream URLs you provide — it does NOT supply, host, or distribute any channels, streams, or media content. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP You must bring your own legally obtained stream URL (e.g. an HLS stream your organization or service has authorized you to access). Paste the URL into the app to start playing. FEATURES • TV Remote-style 1–9 preset grid — tap a number key to instantly switch to your preset stream • Channel list with alphabetical index, name search • Import streams: single URL or batch via M3U file • Favorite channels for quick access • Subtitle / CC track detection (when the stream includes embedded tracks) • Sleep timer — auto-stop after a set duration • Full-screen playback with auto-rotate to landscape • Full-screen gestures: slide right half to adjust volume, left half to adjust brightness • Auto-resume last played stream on launch • Auto-skip on stream error • Dead-link detection and cleanup for custom entries • Light / Dark / System appearance theme • Game controllers: play/pause, switch channels, and cycle presets with an MFi, Xbox, or PlayStation controller. • Quick Links (URL schemes): open a preset, play/pause, or switch channels from Safari, a Home Screen icon, or another app — e.g. `nanoplayer://play?preset=1`. • Apple Shortcuts: automate NanoPlayer — start a channel preset when you connect to your car, get home, and more. PRO (one-time purchase) Unlock all limits and advanced features: • Preset grid: 3 slots → 9 slots • Favorites: up to 5 → unlimited • Custom imports: up to 5 → unlimited IMPORTANT NOTICE NanoPlayer does not provide, host, or distribute any streaming content, channel lists, or media resources. You are solely responsible for ensuring the stream URLs you import are legally obtained and that you have the right to access them.

About

ZerryBit

Features
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ZerryBit is the companion app for your ZerryBit E Ink information display. Set up your device, manage your widgets and customize what appears on your ZerryBit screen. Choose useful information such as weather, calendar, public transit and other widgets, then adjust your layout and settings to fit your daily routine. ZerryBit is designed to give you the information you need at a glance, without the distractions of a phone, tablet or bright screen. With the ZerryBit app, you can: • Set up and manage your ZerryBit device • Browse and add widgets • Customize your display layout • Adjust widget settings • Keep your device experience fresh as new widgets are added Your ZerryBit, your information, your way.

Screenshots

NanoPlayer4 screens
ZerryBit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZerryBit at none against NanoPlayer's 1. ZerryBit also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). NanoPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. NanoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZerryBit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NanoPlayer ships an update every 3 days, ZerryBit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
NanoPlayer versus ZerryBit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanoPlayerZerryBit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer恒俭 č‘£Hila Solutions Oy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NanoPlayer

One-time1
  • NanoPlayer Pro$2.99
None

ZerryBit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NanoPlayer free?
NanoPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZerryBit free?
ZerryBit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NanoPlayer or ZerryBit have ads?
Neither NanoPlayer nor ZerryBit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NanoPlayer or ZerryBit?
NanoPlayer ships an update every 3 days, and ZerryBit every 3 weeks. Most recently, NanoPlayer was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZerryBit on September 28, 2026.

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