Comparison

Yuvo vs HANAplay

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

Head to head
About

Yuvo

Features
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Yuvo is a next-generation IPTV player built natively for Apple TV. While other apps simply play your streams, Yuvo takes them further: sharper picture quality, richer sound, and greater control over live TV. Bring your own M3U / M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes credentials and rediscover your favorite channels like never before. ## Features You Won't Find Anywhere Else **AI-Powered Video Upscaling (MetalFX & FSR)** Your SD and HD channels are enhanced in real time to approach 4K picture quality, harnessing the full power of Apple TV. Say goodbye to pixelated streams on your big screen. Yuvo brings clarity and sharpness back to every frame. **True Home Theater Audio (UDP Audio Passthrough)** Yuvo delivers the original Dolby Digital / AC3 / E-AC3 audio stream directly to your AV receiver or soundbar without degrading or recompressing it. Experience authentic surround sound exactly as it was broadcast. **Live TV on Your Terms (Disk-Based Timeshift)** Pause live TV, rewind, and never miss a moment. Yuvo buffers live streams to disk, giving you complete control over live playback. ## Everything You Expect from a Premium IPTV Player - **M3U, M3U8 & Xtream Codes API Support** — Bring your own content sources. - **Live TV, Movies & TV Series** — Beautifully organized for smooth, effortless browsing. - **Electronic Program Guide (EPG)** — Fast, comprehensive, and designed for the Apple TV remote. - **Multiview** — Watch multiple streams simultaneously. - **Recently Watched Channels** — Instantly jump back to your favorite channels. - **Smart Disk Caching (VOD + Live)** — More stable playback and faster stream restarts. - **Multiple Audio Tracks & Subtitles** — Switch languages and subtitles directly during playback. - **Advanced Playback Engine** — Automatic player switching for maximum compatibility and fewer interruptions. - **Available in 8 Languages** — English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Greek. ## Built for Those Who Demand More Yuvo was created by enthusiasts who care deeply about picture and sound quality. Every detail — from video decoding and rendering to network buffering and audio output — has been optimized to unlock the full potential of your Apple TV and home theater setup. Whether you're watching live sports, enjoying a movie night, or catching up on your favorite series, Yuvo delivers a premium viewing experience. ## Important Information Yuvo is a media player only. The app does not provide, host, or distribute any content, TV channels, or playlists. You must supply your own legally obtained sources through M3U/M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes accounts. Yuvo does not authorize the streaming or distribution of copyrighted content without permission from the respective rights holders. **Terms of Use (EULA):** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HANAplay

Browse and play media from your personal servers on Apple devices. Enjoy a cinematic home screen, continue watching, and access rich metadata. Control playback natively on iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Browse personal media servers
  • Cinematic home screen
  • Continue watching feature
  • Rich metadata and ratings
  • Select audio tracks and subtitles
  • Picture in Picture support
Features
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HANAplay is a native app for browsing and playing media from your personal media servers on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Choose Plex or Silo directly from the first-run screen, or connect Jellyfin and Emby through More. Browse a cinematic home screen, continue watching, search your library, explore collections and curated rows, view rich metadata and ratings, and choose available media versions, audio tracks, and subtitles. On iPhone and iPad, play compatible media, use Picture in Picture on supported routes, view Live Activities, and control playback with native system controls. Playback capabilities depend on your media, server, device, display, and audio equipment. HANAplay does not provide, host, sell, or include media. You supply access to a compatible personal media server and are responsible for the media you access. HANAplay is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Plex, Silo, Jellyfin, or Emby. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Yuvo3 screens
HANAplay2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HANAplay at none against Yuvo's 3. Yuvo's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Yuvo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HANAplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yuvo ships an update daily, HANAplay every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Yuvo versus HANAplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYuvoHANAplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrice LinotManav Agarwal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Yuvo

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Bi-annual$11.996 Months
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
None

HANAplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yuvo free?
Yuvo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HANAplay free?
HANAplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yuvo or HANAplay have ads?
Neither Yuvo nor HANAplay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yuvo or HANAplay?
Yuvo ships an update daily, and HANAplay every 4 days. Most recently, Yuvo was updated on November 5, 2026 and HANAplay on October 31, 2026.

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