Comparison

NativePlayer vs Pairo

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

Head to head
About

NativePlayer

Features
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Native Player lets you watch content from your own IPTV sources in a clean and familiar Apple-style experience. Add your source in seconds with: - Xtream API - M3U playlist URL - Local M3U file import Browse your content easily: - Live TV - Movies - TV series - Category-based navigation - Fast built-in search Enjoy a smooth playback experience with: - Native Apple video playback - Native AirPlay support - Picture in Picture support - Clean, simple controls Movie detail pages also help you decide faster with: - Synopsis - Ratings - Cast - Release information Important: Native Player does not provide any content, channels, or playlists. You must use your own legally accessible sources.

About

Pairo

Features
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Pairo turns your phone into the perfect companion for your TV: pair once by scanning a QR code, then play, browse and control everything from your hand. IMPORTANT: Pairo is a media player and companion app only. It does NOT include, sell or promote any channels, streams or subscriptions. You add your own playlist (M3U/Xtream Codes) from your own provider, and you are responsible for having the rights to the content you play. PAIR WITH YOUR TV IN SECONDS - Scan the QR code on the Pairo TV app (Samsung, LG, or any browser at watch.pairo.cloud) and your phone and TV are linked instantly - Manage multiple TVs, rename them, see online status and remove them anytime - Change TV settings (language, buffer, subtitles, aspect ratio) right from your phone FULL REMOTE CONTROL - D-pad and trackpad modes with haptic feedback - Type on your phone instead of the TV keyboard - Send any channel, movie or episode to the big screen with one tap YOUR PLAYLISTS, ORGANIZED - Add M3U or Xtream Codes playlists in seconds - Automatic catalog: live channels, movies and series with posters and seasons - Search everything, filter by category, set a default playlist per TV - See when your provider subscription expires, right on the playlist card WATCH ON YOUR PHONE TOO - Built-in player with gestures, speed control, sleep timer, Picture-in-Picture and channel zapping - Pick audio tracks and subtitles, including the ones embedded in the file โ€” handy for dubbed movies and series - Customize subtitle size, color and background - TV guide (EPG) with now & next from your playlist's XMLTV source - Catch-up/archive playback where your provider supports it ONE LIBRARY ON EVERY SCREEN - Continue watching, favorites and watchlists stay in sync between your phone and your TV - Episode-level progress tracking and watch stats - Viewing profiles for the whole family, with optional PIN-locked categories PAIRO PRO (optional subscription) - Unlimited playlists (free plan includes 1) - Use 3 TVs at the same time (free plan includes 1) - Catch-up/archive playback - Cast from the web: find a video in the built-in browser and send it to your TV - Automatic playlist refresh - Custom collections and watch statistics - All upcoming Pro features included EXTRA TV SLOT Need one more TV without a subscription? The Extra TV Slot is a one-time purchase that permanently adds one more TV to your account. Buy it as many times as you need. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pairo.cloud/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://pairo.cloud/legal/terms Pairo does not provide any media content. No channels, movies or series are included. A playlist from your own IPTV provider is required.

Screenshots

NativePlayer4 screens
Pairo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NativePlayer at none against Pairo's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pairo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NativePlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
NativePlayer versus Pairo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNativePlayerPairo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size79 MB64 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAntonio Alvarez LopezAli Demirci

In-app purchases

None

NativePlayer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pairo

Subscriptions2
  • Pairo Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pairo Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extra TV Slot$2.99

Questions

Is NativePlayer free?
NativePlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pairo free?
Pairo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NativePlayer or Pairo have ads?
Neither NativePlayer nor Pairo shows ads.

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