Comparison

STAKK vs ClearPlayer TV

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

Head to head
About

STAKK

Tap to drop moving blocks and build the tallest tower possible. Precision timing is key as blocks shrink with each missed placement. Compete for high scores and track your personal bests in this addictive arcade challenge.

Highlights
  • One-tap controls
  • Endless block-stacking
  • Precision timing challenges
  • Personal best tracking
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Neon visuals
Features
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How high can you STAKK? Tap to drop each moving block onto the tower. Land it cleanly to keep your platform wide. Miss the edge and the next block gets smaller. Every tap raises the stakes. STAKK is a fast, one-touch arcade game built for quick runs, close calls, and one-more-try moments. FEATURES • Simple one-tap controls • Endless block-stacking challenge • Precision timing that gets tougher as you climb • Coins earned through play • Revives when you want to save a great run • Personal best tracking • Game Center leaderboards • Clean neon visuals and satisfying motion • Made for iPhone and iPad Perfect the drop. Build the tower. Beat your best. Download STAKK and see how high you can go.

About

ClearPlayer TV

A universal media player for M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists, offering robust playback features like Picture-in-Picture and DRM support. It allows users to organize and securely share their media sources without ads or pre-loaded content.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlist support
  • ClearKey DRM and XMLTV EPG
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
  • Automatic audio track selection
  • Secure playlist and EPG sharing
  • Channel search and category organization
Features
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ClearPlayer is a universal media player for iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV, engineered for modern streaming standards, custom playlists, ClearKey, and XMLTV EPG integration — built from the ground up for viewers who demand total control over their playback experience. Stream Engine & Performance • Unified Native Playback: Hardware-accelerated bitstream processing powered by AVFoundation and VideoToolbox for smooth, battery-efficient playback • Advanced Protocol Pipeline: Seamless playback of HLS (RFC 8216) and MPEG-DASH (ISO/IEC 23009-1) streams across fragmented MP4 (fMP4), CMAF, and MPEG-TS containers, with integrated ClearKey support • Real-Time Stream Inspector: Live technical readout of resolution (up to 4K UHD), frame rate (50/60 fps), bitstream codec (HEVC, AVC), instantaneous bitrate, and dynamic range (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, SDR) • Live DVR & Extended Time-Shift: Pause, rewind, and scrub live broadcasts with deep time-shift buffer support and configurable seek jump steps (10s, 30s, 1m, 2m) • Multi-Channel Audio & Subtitles: Instant track selection for multi-language audio, spatial formats (including Dolby Digital Plus), and embedded subtitles • Quick Play: Instantly test and launch any stream URL or M3U snippet with a single tap, without adding it to your permanent library • Native Picture in Picture (PiP) and continuous background / lock-screen audio playback Playlists & Formats • Comprehensive M3U & M3U8 Support: Handles nested playlists, extended tags (#EXTINF, #EXTGRP, #EXTVLCOPT, #EXTHTTP), and compressed archives • Xtream Codes Integration: Full organization for Live TV libraries, complete with account status and connection monitoring • Extended Streaming Parameters: Native handling for Kodi and VLC streaming metadata (#KODIPROP), custom HTTP headers, user-agent overrides, and key system parameters • Direct File Import: Add playlist files directly from the Files app or iCloud Drive • Automated Background Refresh: Scheduled synchronization with smart token renewal and offline cache persistence Interactive TV Guide (XMLTV EPG) • Visual EPG Grid: Interactive program schedule matrix across channels and timelines, optimized for touch and the big screen • Rich Program Metadata: Detailed program sheets featuring synopsis, cast, directors, release year, genres, and episode details • Multi-Source Hierarchy: Attach multiple XMLTV sources with customizable prioritization and intelligent channel matching • High-Definition Channel Logos: Crisp vector SVG and raster logo rendering with intelligent dark and light contrast adaptation • Now Playing Integration: Automatic program progress tracking and artwork updates on the lock screen and Control Center Privacy & Asymmetric Sharing • End-to-End Encrypted Sharing: Share playlists securely between devices using state-of-the-art asymmetric device-key cryptography (HPKE Curve25519) • Protected Source URLs: Keep underlying stream URLs and credentials safely locked in the recipient's secure Keychain, completely hidden and non-exportable • Expiration Controls: Set optional time-based expiration dates on shared access • Absolute Privacy: No advertisements. No user tracking. No accounts required. Your playlists and viewing habits stay entirely on your device. Tailored Design & Localization • Liquid Glass Visual Design: 14 customizable accent colors, adaptive light and dark themes, and selectable channel layouts (Grid or List) • Global Reach: Fully localized in 22 languages ClearPlayer does NOT provide, host, or distribute any media content or channels. It is a technical playback tool: users must supply their own content sources and are solely responsible for the links they choose to play.

Screenshots

STAKK4 screens
ClearPlayer TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClearPlayer TV at Free against STAKK's $1.99. ClearPlayer TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). STAKK's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

ClearPlayer TV is free to download; STAKK costs $1.99 up front. STAKK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. ClearPlayer TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for STAKK against 5.0 for ClearPlayer TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
STAKK versus ClearPlayer TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAKKClearPlayer TV
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLK TechnologiesMatteo Nunziati

In-app purchases

8 purchases

STAKK

One-time8
  • Sunset Colors$0.99
  • Ocean Colors$0.99
  • Lava Colors$0.99
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  • Midnight Colors$0.99
  • Glass Skin$0.99
  • Retro Skin$0.99
  • Wire Skin$0.99
  • Aurora Colors$0.99
None

ClearPlayer TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STAKK free?
STAKK costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ClearPlayer TV free?
ClearPlayer TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STAKK or ClearPlayer TV?
STAKK and ClearPlayer TV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do STAKK or ClearPlayer TV have ads?
Neither STAKK nor ClearPlayer TV shows ads.

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