SarmaPlayer vs BeneTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SarmaPlayer
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SarmaPlayer is a media player only. It does not provide, include, host, supply or sell any channels, movies or other content β you bring your own playlist. Connect the Xtream Codes or M3U playlist you already own and watch Live TV, Movies and TV Shows on iPhone and iPad, in a clean, modern interface built for the couch and the commute. FEATURES β’ Live TV with a built-in EPG (now & next, full guide) and instant channel zapping β’ Movies and TV Shows with posters, seasons, resume and "continue watching" β’ Favorites across channels, movies and shows β’ Multiple playlists β switch and refresh right on the device β’ Dual playback engine (AVPlayer + VLC) for wide format support, plus AirPlay and Picture in Picture β’ Parental controls with a PIN and adult-category hiding β’ English, German and Croatian BRING YOUR OWN CONTENT SarmaPlayer supplies no channels or media of any kind, and none is bundled. You are solely responsible for the playlists and sources you choose to connect and for holding the rights to the material you access through them. The app is a neutral player, like a web browser for your own streams.
BeneTV
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BeneTV is a modern, ultra-fast and ad-free TV player built for maximum comfort and a native experience on iOS and iPadOS. Say goodbye to slow, complicated applications - sit comfortably on the couch and enjoy your favorite live TV in the highest quality. Why BeneTV β’ INSTANT STREAM: The advanced player engine ensures channel switching without annoying delays and unnecessary buffering. β’ 100% AD-FREE: No banners, pop-ups or annoying interruptions. Just you and your favorite show. β’ FULL GRID EPG & CATCH-UP: Convenient TV timeline. Browse what's on now, check the schedule for the next days and rewind your favorite programs (Catch-up function). β’ SECURITY AND PRIVACY: Your M3U lists and access data are stored only on your device. We do not collect or track your data. MAIN FEATURES: - Comprehensive support for M3U / M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes API. - Additional support for exotic codecs by VLC - Native player with Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay support. - Chromecast built-in - Instant channel search and clear division into categories. - Quickly add to Favorites. - Support for external EPG sources (XMLTV). --- Important legal information: - The BeneTV app is a media player only and does NOT provide any content, playlists or TV subscriptions. - The user must have his own legal source of content (M3U playlist from his provider).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BeneTV at every 4 days against SarmaPlayer's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SarmaPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, BeneTV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SarmaPlayer | BeneTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Technabit e.U. | Dominik Storczyk |
In-app purchases
SarmaPlayer
No in-app purchases
BeneTV
No in-app purchases





