Comparison

AserePlay vs ClearPlayer TV

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

Head to head
About

AserePlay

Features
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AserePlay is the bilingual IPTV player for the playlists you already have. Bring your own M3U or M3U8 link, your Xtream Codes login, or a Stremio manifest - AserePlay turns it into a fast, beautiful live-TV experience. AserePlay ships with no channels and no content. You bring your playlists; we make them shine. WHY ASEREPLAY • Bring your own content. Paste an M3U/M3U8 URL, sign in with Xtream Codes, or add a Stremio manifest. Your sources, your channels. • Built bilingual. English and Spanish are first-class, from onboarding to the program guide - not a bolted-on translation. • Fast where it counts. Smooth scrolling through thousands of channels, instant search, and a player that gets out of your way. • TV guide included. EPG with now-and-next, so you always know what's on. • Favorites and sync. Mark the channels you love and pick up where you left off across devices. • Movies and series too. VOD and series from your Xtream provider, organized and searchable. • Have a provider code? Redeem it in the app and you're in. AserePlay does not provide, sell, or promote any television content or subscriptions. You need your own playlist or a login from your own provider to use the app. You are responsible for the content you add. Questions? Email us - we answer in hours, not days.

About

ClearPlayer TV

A universal media player for M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists, offering robust playback features like Picture-in-Picture and DRM support. It allows users to organize and securely share their media sources without ads or pre-loaded content.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlist support
  • ClearKey DRM and XMLTV EPG
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
  • Automatic audio track selection
  • Secure playlist and EPG sharing
  • Channel search and category organization
Features
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ClearPlayer is a universal media player for iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV, engineered for modern streaming standards, custom playlists, ClearKey, and XMLTV EPG integration — built from the ground up for viewers who demand total control over their playback experience. Stream Engine & Performance • Unified Native Playback: Hardware-accelerated bitstream processing powered by AVFoundation and VideoToolbox for smooth, battery-efficient playback • Advanced Protocol Pipeline: Seamless playback of HLS (RFC 8216) and MPEG-DASH (ISO/IEC 23009-1) streams across fragmented MP4 (fMP4), CMAF, and MPEG-TS containers, with integrated ClearKey support • Real-Time Stream Inspector: Live technical readout of resolution (up to 4K UHD), frame rate (50/60 fps), bitstream codec (HEVC, AVC), instantaneous bitrate, and dynamic range (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, SDR) • Live DVR & Extended Time-Shift: Pause, rewind, and scrub live broadcasts with deep time-shift buffer support and configurable seek jump steps (10s, 30s, 1m, 2m) • Multi-Channel Audio & Subtitles: Instant track selection for multi-language audio, spatial formats (including Dolby Digital Plus), and embedded subtitles • Quick Play: Instantly test and launch any stream URL or M3U snippet with a single tap, without adding it to your permanent library • Native Picture in Picture (PiP) and continuous background / lock-screen audio playback Playlists & Formats • Comprehensive M3U & M3U8 Support: Handles nested playlists, extended tags (#EXTINF, #EXTGRP, #EXTVLCOPT, #EXTHTTP), and compressed archives • Xtream Codes Integration: Full organization for Live TV and VOD libraries, complete with account status and connection monitoring • Extended Streaming Parameters: Native handling for Kodi and VLC streaming metadata (#KODIPROP), custom HTTP headers, user-agent overrides, and key system parameters • Direct File Import: Add playlist files directly from the Files app or iCloud Drive • Automated Background Refresh: Scheduled synchronization with smart token renewal and offline cache persistence Interactive TV Guide (XMLTV EPG) • Visual EPG Grid: Interactive program schedule matrix across channels and timelines, optimized for touch and the big screen • Rich Program Metadata: Detailed program sheets featuring synopsis, cast, directors, release year, genres, and episode details • Multi-Source Hierarchy: Attach multiple XMLTV sources with customizable prioritization and intelligent channel matching • High-Definition Channel Logos: Crisp vector SVG and raster logo rendering with intelligent dark and light contrast adaptation • Now Playing Integration: Automatic program progress tracking and artwork updates on the lock screen and Control Center Privacy & Asymmetric Sharing • End-to-End Encrypted Sharing: Share playlists securely between devices using state-of-the-art asymmetric device-key cryptography (HPKE Curve25519) • Protected Source URLs: Keep underlying stream URLs and credentials safely locked in the recipient's secure Keychain, completely hidden and non-exportable • Expiration Controls: Set optional time-based expiration dates on shared access • Absolute Privacy: No advertisements. No user tracking. No accounts required. Your playlists and viewing habits stay entirely on your device. Tailored Design & Localization • Liquid Glass Visual Design: 14 customizable accent colors, adaptive light and dark themes, and selectable channel layouts (Grid or List) • Global Reach: Fully localized in 22 languages ClearPlayer does NOT provide, host, or distribute any media content or channels. It is a technical playback tool: users must supply their own content sources and are solely responsible for the links they choose to play.

Screenshots

AserePlay4 screens
ClearPlayer TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClearPlayer TV at every 5 days against AserePlay's every 3 months. ClearPlayer TV also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

AserePlay ships an update every 3 months, ClearPlayer TV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AserePlay versus ClearPlayer TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAserePlayClearPlayer TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJONATHAN EMILIO FERNANDEZ PIZANOMatteo Nunziati

In-app purchases

None

AserePlay

No in-app purchases

None

ClearPlayer TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AserePlay free?
AserePlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearPlayer TV free?
ClearPlayer TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AserePlay or ClearPlayer TV have ads?
Neither AserePlay nor ClearPlayer TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AserePlay or ClearPlayer TV?
AserePlay ships an update every 3 months, and ClearPlayer TV every 5 days. Most recently, AserePlay was updated on October 24, 2026 and ClearPlayer TV on October 29, 2026.

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