# M3U Player vs VLT Player

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | M3U Player | VLT Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlt-player-iptv/id6793105863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 150 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRAHAM BEQUCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783628550) | [Velit Tolga MUSTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865729768) |

## What reviewers say

### M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Sixmonths Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $249.99 | one-time |


### VLT Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlt-player-iptv/id6793105863)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VLT Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| VLT Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VLT Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*