ClearPlayer TV vs TiviMini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 and VOD 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.
TiviMini
This IPTV player allows you to load your own playlists and watch live channels. It offers fast playback, battery efficiency, and a program guide with catch-up features. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with Picture in Picture and detailed playback information.
- Load M3U/TXT playlists
- Fast playback engine
- Battery-friendly design
- Program guide with catch-up
- Picture in Picture mode
- Detailed playback info panel
- Custom playback rules
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TiviMini is a light, fast, battery-friendly IPTV player. Load your own m3u / txt playlist, browse channels by name, and tap to play. FAST • RustMedia, our own playback engine: about 0.26 s from tap to moving picture • A 20,000-channel playlist parses in milliseconds • Live preview tiles on the home screen; swipe up or down to change channels BATTERY-FRIENDLY • Hardware decoding first, direct-to-screen video, zero UI redraws during playback • No preloading of other channels; CPU and network drop to zero in the background • Playlists and guides are only downloaded when they actually changed FEATURES • Programme guide: XMLTV (gzip supported), channels matched by tvg-id and name • Catch-up: common catch-up formats, scrub within a programme, next one plays automatically • Channels with the same name merge into multiple lines, switch in one tap • Favourites, history, multiple playlists, Picture in Picture • Info panel: bitrate, resolution, frame rate, packet loss, decoder • Custom playback: rewrite redirects and set request headers per host • English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese APPLE TV • Guide-first home with list and grid layouts • Full remote control, number keys to change channels • Add playlists from your phone by QR code • Motion-adaptive deinterlacing for 1080i; Dolby AC3 / E-AC3 output per system settings FORMATS HTTP-TS, HLS (TS / fMP4), HTTP-FLV, RTMP, RTSP, UDP / RTP multicast; H.264, H.265 (incl. 10-bit, 4K); AAC, MP2, MP3, AC3, E-AC3. TIVIMINI PRO One-time purchase, yours forever: playlist subscriptions and files, multiple playlists, catch-up, multi-day guide, audio and line switching, live previews, Picture in Picture, iCloud sync and custom playback rules. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. The free version plays live stream links you add by hand. TiviMini is a player only. It does not provide any channels, programmes or playlists. Please use sources you have the right to watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClearPlayer TV at none against TiviMini's 2. TiviMini's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TiviMini sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ClearPlayer TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ClearPlayer TV against 5.0 for TiviMini. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
ClearPlayer TV ships an update every 5 days, TiviMini daily. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | ClearPlayer TV | TiviMini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Matteo Nunziati | 兴光 李 |
Customer experience
ClearPlayer TV
TiviMini
In-app purchases
ClearPlayer TV
No in-app purchases
TiviMini
- 7-Day Free TrialFree
- TiviMini Pro$2.99








