Dekho vs UPlayer8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dekho
This app plays network streams and YouTube links using your own M3U playlists. It offers a distraction-free viewing experience with features like resuming on-demand videos and saving favorites. An optional subscription unlocks advanced playback controls and removes ads.
- Play M3U and M3U8 playlists
- Stream HLS and HTTP(S) URLs
- Resume on-demand videos
- Save streams to library
- Built-in YouTube browser
- No sign-up required
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Dekho is a native player for network streams and YouTube links. Play the M3U and M3U8 playlists and stream links you add, in a clean, distraction-free player. You can also open YouTube links in Dekho's built-in browser. Features: • Play your own M3U and M3U8 playlists • Stream HLS and standard HTTP(S) URLs • Resume on-demand videos where you left off • Save streams and playlists to your library and favorites • Optionally add a public default playlist and browse it • Open YouTube links in a built-in browser • No sign-up required Dekho starts empty. If you want something to try, you can add the optional default playlist: a public, community-maintained list of publicly available stream links from the iptv-org project. Dekho downloads it only when you add it, and you can remove it at any time. Its links are submitted by that community; Dekho does not check, host or control them. Rights holders can report a link at support@southbaycompute.com. DEKHO PLUS Dekho Plus is an optional auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or every 3 months, for player features: no ads, pick any stream from an open playlist, Shuffle, AirPlay, Picture in Picture, pause, background playback, and library sync across your iPhone and iPad. Without Plus, playback stops when you leave the app. Opening any stream you add, search, browse, and next and previous work without Plus. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; the subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your account settings. Without Plus, iPhone and iPad show a banner ad. Dekho is a player, not a content provider: it hosts no streams, and each stream's availability is up to its source. You provide the URLs and are responsible for accessing content from authorized sources. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. Dekho is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google. Privacy policy: https://southbaycompute.com/dekho/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
UPlayer8
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UPlayer8 is a video player for watching TV channels, movies and series with your own streaming provider account. It works on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac. UPlayer8 does not provide content. The app contains no channels, movies or series. You enter the account details given by your provider (server address, username and password) or an M3U playlist URL, and the app only plays those streams. Without an account from a legitimate provider, the app has no use for you. FEATURES • Sign in with a server account or an M3U/M3U8 playlist • Live channels, program guide, categories and favorites • Movies and series with season and episode tracking • Continue watching: start on one device, pick up on another • Multiple accounts; accounts and progress sync between your devices via iCloud • MKV, AVI, TS, MP4 and HLS support • Subtitle and audio track selection • Accent-insensitive search PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Watching with your own account requires a yearly Premium subscription. It starts with a 3-day free trial; cancel before the trial ends and you will not be charged. Demo content (openly licensed films by the Blender Foundation) can be watched without a subscription. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.ust8.com/uplayer8/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UPlayer8 at none against Dekho's 2. UPlayer8 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Dekho's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price 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
Both are free to download. Dekho sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UPlayer8 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dekho ships an update every 2 days, UPlayer8 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dekho | UPlayer8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | South Bay Compute, LLC | Seckin Ust |
In-app purchases
Dekho
- Dekho Plus$4.991 Month
- Dekho Plus$12.493 Months
UPlayer8
No in-app purchases









