Comparison

M3U Player vs VLT Player

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

Head to head
About

M3U Player

This application allows you to stream your own content using M3U, M3U8 playlists, and Xtream Codes. Organize channels, save favorites, and enjoy playback with a built-in player. Users must provide their own legally obtained content.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Xtream Codes API integration
  • Channel organization by groups
  • Favorite channel saving
  • Built-in video player
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Video Tool is a powerful media player that supports M3U, M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes for streaming your own content. Organize your channels into categories, save your favorites, and enjoy seamless playback with a built-in global player. Key Features: - Import and play M3U/M3U8 playlists from URL or local files - Xtream Codes API support (Live TV, Movies, Series) - Organize channels by groups and categories - Save favorite channels for quick access - Built-in video player with queue and mini player - Play videos from your device gallery - Multi-language support - Clean, intuitive interface 1. IMPORTANT ANNOTATION: We are not offering any kind of streaming services like subscriptions, streams, or channel content. Users must provide their own content and playlists. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Video Tool does not provide, host, or distribute any media content, channels, or playlists. The app is designed exclusively as a player to be used with users' own legally obtained content or self-created playlists containing legal content. 3. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The developer is not responsible for any misuse of this application. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the content they access through this app complies with all applicable copyright laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. Any use of third-party content without proper authorization is strictly the user's responsibility. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/terms-of-service

About

VLT Player

This app is a fast and clean player for your existing IPTV subscriptions. It supports various playlist formats and provides a rich interface with guides, posters, and multiple audio/subtitle tracks. It prioritizes user privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Live TV, movies, and series playback
  • No ads during playback
  • Full live TV guide
  • Automatic metadata fetching (posters, ratings)
  • Multiple audio and subtitle track support
  • Plays various video formats
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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VLT Player is a clean, fast player for the IPTV subscription you already own. It hosts no content and sells no channels — it takes your playlist and gives it the interface it deserves. Add your playlist with Xtream Codes details, an M3U URL, or a file, and let VLT do the rest. WHAT YOU GET • Live TV, movies and series in one player • No ads — not before playback, not during • A full live guide: what's on now and next, on every channel • Posters, ratings, descriptions and cast fill themselves in • Switch to any audio or subtitle track the stream carries — pick any language • mkv, mp4, avi and more: plays formats that stop other players • Tune buffer, deinterlacing and subtitles to your taste • Favourites, watchlist and continue-watching • iCloud sync across your devices: favourite on your phone, it's on your tablet • Interface in 13 languages PRIVACY FIRST VLT has no servers of its own. It creates no account, tracks nothing and shows no ads. Your playlist password stays encrypted in your device's Keychain and is only ever sent to your own provider. VLT PREMIUM Unlock every feature of the app with a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. The subscription unlocks features of this app only — it does not include or provide any TV content. The subscription renews automatically until cancelled. Manage it in Settings › Subscriptions on your device. Privacy: https://vlt-player.tlgmst.workers.dev/privacy Terms: https://vlt-player.tlgmst.workers.dev/terms VLT is a player. You bring the content.

Screenshots

M3U Player4 screens
VLT Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VLT Player at 5.0 against M3U Player's 3.7. VLT Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). M3U Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and VLT Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VLT Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M3U Player ships an update every 5 days, VLT Player every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
M3U Player versus VLT Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM3U PlayerVLT Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB136 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGRAHAM BEQUCAVelit Tolga MUSTO

Customer experience

M3U Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VLT Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

M3U Player

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Sixmonths Premium$29.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$249.99
3 purchases

VLT Player

Subscriptions3
  • VLT Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • VLT Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • VLT Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is M3U Player free?
M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VLT Player free?
VLT Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, M3U Player or VLT Player?
VLT Player is rated higher. M3U Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VLT Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do M3U Player or VLT Player have ads?
M3U Player shows ads; VLT Player does not.
Which is updated more often, M3U Player or VLT Player?
M3U Player ships an update every 5 days, and VLT Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, M3U Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and VLT Player on October 31, 2026.

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