Darkwave IPTV Player vs ECTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Darkwave IPTV Player
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arkwave IPTV Player is a modern media player for media sources that you own or are authorized to use. Darkwave does not provide TV channels, movies, series, playlists, IPTV subscriptions, or access credentials. You connect only a source that you are authorized to access. FEATURES β’ Live TV with clear channel and bouquet navigation β’ EPG / TV guide for program data configured by the user or provided by the connected source β’ Movies and series from the connected user-provided media source β’ Favorites and viewing history β’ Xtream, M3U and Stalker/MAG compatibility β’ Stalker/MAG with a visible virtual app MAC for portals that use MAC-based client registration β’ Channel filters: collapse duplicate channel variants, prefer best quality, filter HD/FHD/UHD/SD β’ Bouquet filters: Select All, Deselect All, German Only, English Only, manual selection and bouquet search β’ Parental controls and age/FSK filtering β’ bundled public Sample Library for exploring the player without external credentials β’ optional premium features such as MultiView, AI Lab and film-selection games, depending on the selected Darkwave plan Bouquet and channel filters never modify or delete playlist data. βSelect Allβ restores the complete bouquet view from the connected source at any time. STALKER/MAG For compatible Stalker/MAG portals, Darkwave can use a persistent virtual app MAC. This identifier belongs only to the Darkwave app and is not the hardware MAC address of the iPhone or iPad. SUBSCRIPTIONS BASIC, PRO and ULTRA are auto-renewable monthly subscriptions offered through the App Store. LIFETIME is a one-time in-app purchase. Price and duration are displayed by the App Store before purchase. Purchases can be restored in the app. Darkwave is a player only. Responsibility for the source, access and media rights remains with the user and/or the respective provider. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://darkwave.gmbh/privacy.php
ECTV
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ECTV is an IPTV and media player for playlists and services you already have. Connect using an Xtream Codes login, Stalker portal or M3U playlist, then enjoy live TV, an electronic programme guide (EPG), movies and series in one app. ECTV does not sell, host or provide TV channels, movies, streams or playlists. You must supply your own compatible source. ECTV Premium unlocks app features only and does not include access to any media content. GET STARTED Add a source directly in the app, or create a free account at ectv.app to keep your playlists and Premium membership in sync across your devices. You can also scan an EC Link QR code to send connection details securely to this device. KEY FEATURES β’ Live TV with categories, favourites and search β’ Electronic programme guide (EPG), when supplied by your provider β’ Movie and series libraries with artwork and programme details β’ Continue watching across supported content β’ Multiple subtitle and audio tracks, when available β’ Sleep timer with a time you choose β’ Offline downloads for movies and episodes saved on your device β’ EC Link for quick device setup FREE AND PREMIUM The free plan includes live TV, the programme guide, favourites and EC Link setup. You can browse available movie and series libraries for free. ECTV Premium is required to play movies and series, download content for offline viewing and use the sleep timer. ECTV PREMIUM ECTV Premium is available as an auto-renewable monthly or annual subscription: β’ Premium Monthly β one month β’ Premium Annual β one year Prices are displayed in the app and may vary by country or region. There is no free trial; you can use the free plan to try live TV before subscribing. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://ectv.app/privacy.php Terms of Use: https://ectv.app/terms.php Support: https://ectv.app/support.php You are responsible for using only sources and media you have a lawful right to access. ECTV is an independent media player and is not affiliated with any content provider.
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Verdict
Darkwave IPTV Player and ECTV are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Darkwave IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ECTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Darkwave IPTV Player | ECTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andre Lampenscherf | Edward Clarke |
In-app purchases
Darkwave IPTV Player
- Darkwave_basic$2.991 Month
- Darkwave Pro$5.991 Month
- Darkwave Ultra$9.991 Month
- Livetime$229.00
ECTV
- ECTV Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- ECTV Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
Questions
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