Comparison

7Player vs M3UHub

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

Head to head
About

7Player

Stream media from your private storage in high quality, watch live IPTV channels, and enjoy lossless audio with synchronized lyrics. This app prioritizes local playback and user privacy with no cloud servers or tracking.

Highlights
  • Native cloud and network storage streaming
  • 4K HDR and hardware acceleration
  • IPTV and live stream player
  • Lossless audio with synchronized lyrics
  • Fluid multi-select and media management
  • 100% local-first and absolute privacy
Features
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7Player is an ultra-fast, multi-protocol 4K video & audio player built for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Directly stream your private NAS media library without transcoding, watch IPTV live channels with instant switching, and enjoy master-quality Hi-Fi audio with synchronized live lyrics. 100% local-first, zero cloud servers, zero tracking. KEY FEATURES: 1. Native Cloud & Network Storage Streaming • Directly connect to Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, and AList via SMB 2/3, WebDAV, FTP, and NFS. • Direct play large 4K / 8K bluray files without lag or transcoding. • Automatic folder tree browsing, resume playback, and smart metadata caching. 2. 4K HDR & Hardware Acceleration • Powered by Apple VideoToolbox and Metal for buttery-smooth playback up to 4K 120fps. • True-to-life colors with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. • System-native Picture-in-Picture (PiP), background audio, and seamless auto-next episode playback. 3. IPTV & Live Stream Player • Full support for IPTV M3U/M3U8 playlists with sub-150ms channel switching. • Auto-matched channel logos and comprehensive EPG programming guides. • Compatible with standard JSON media playlists and open CMS streaming endpoints. 4. Master-Grade Lossless Audio & Synchronized Lyrics • Native hardware decoding for FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, and DSD. • Millisecond-accurate synchronized live lyrics with dynamic frosted-glass background. • Full lock-screen playback controls, AirPlay streaming, and continuous background music. 5. Fluid Multi-Select & Productivity • Swipe-to-select multiple media files smoothly, just like the native Photos app. • Floating action Dock for quick categorizing, tagging, and management. 6. 100% Local-First & Absolute Privacy • No intermediate servers: media streams directly between your devices and your private storage. • Zero user tracking or data collection: no accounts, no behavioral tracking. • Credentials encrypted locally using Apple Keychain hardware security. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & FORMATS: • Protocols: SMB 2/3, WebDAV, WebDAVS, FTP, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, HLS, RTMP • Video: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, TS, M2TS, WMV, FLV, WebM, etc. • Audio: FLAC, APE, WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG, M4A, ALAC, DSD • Subtitles: ASS, SSA, SRT, VTT, Embedded & External Subtitles with custom styling 隐私政策: https://7player.pages.dev/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

M3UHub

This app allows users to play live TV streams by importing their own M3U or TXT playlists. It supports various video formats and web content, offering a customizable viewing experience without pre-loaded channels.

Highlights
  • Import M3U and TXT playlists
  • Supports web video playback
  • Plays M3U8 streams
  • No pre-loaded channels
  • Customizable viewing experience
Features
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M3U播放器,不内置任何频道,需要导入自己有权使用的直播源 支持M3U,TXT,网页视频,M3U8

Screenshots

7Player4 screens
M3UHub2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 7Player at 5.0 against M3UHub's 4.5. 7Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). M3UHub's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, 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

Both are free to download. M3UHub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 7Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

7Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 7Player's written reviews are positive against 92% of M3UHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

7Player ships an update every 5 days, M3UHub daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
7Player versus M3UHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter7PlayerM3UHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB4 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer良 陈玲 张

Customer experience

7Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

M3UHub

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

7Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

M3UHub

One-time1
  • M3UHub Pro$3.99

Questions

Is 7Player free?
7Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M3UHub free?
M3UHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 7Player or M3UHub?
7Player is rated higher. 7Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while M3UHub averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do 7Player or M3UHub have ads?
Neither 7Player nor M3UHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 7Player or M3UHub?
7Player ships an update every 5 days, and M3UHub daily. Most recently, 7Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and M3UHub on October 31, 2026.

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