# HUMAX Media Player vs Twale

The clearest difference is rating: Twale at 5.0 against HUMAX Media Player's 3.3. Twale also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). HUMAX Media Player's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Twale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

HUMAX Media Player ships an update every 13 months, Twale every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HUMAX Media Player | Twale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humax-media-player/id690589716/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twale/id6448833965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Humax Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/518565396) | [Chukueku Ifeoma Chukueku](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686530585) |

## What reviewers say

### HUMAX Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humax-media-player/id690589716)

Stream and control media content from DLNA devices, including your HUMAX iCord Evolution, directly on your iPad. You can also send content saved on your tablet or other DLNA devices to your TV via the HUMAX iCord Evolution.

**Highlights:** Play content from DLNA devices, Control media playback, Send saved content to TV, Stream video, music, and photos, Supports HUMAX iCord Evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works quite well for some
- 👍 Can watch recordings on iPad
- 👍 Sees Synology DiskStation
- 👍 Connects to Humax and media server
- 👍 Sends media from iPhone/iPad to Humax

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect/detect Humax box
- 🐛 No data found/pointless
- 🐛 Play option greyed out/missing
- 🐛 Streaming feature absent
- 🐛 Downloading takes ages and fails

**Reported bugs**

- Does not connect/detect Humax box
- No data found
- Play option greyed out/missing
- Streaming feature absent
- Downloading takes ages and fails

**Requested features**

- Fast forward/rewind functionality
- Ability to stream instead of download
- Support for Freesat models as servers
- Fix app to work with latest Apple devices
- Add timeline for fast forward/rewind in recordings


### Twale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twale/id6448833965)

Stream high-quality live TV, VoD, shows, and catch-up content on your mobile devices. This app allows you to watch your favorite movies in HD and add your own HLS M3U links to a personal playlist.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Video on Demand (VoD), Watch shows and catch-up content, HD quality movie playback, Add custom HLS M3U playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HUMAX Media Player free?

HUMAX Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Twale free?

Twale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HUMAX Media Player or Twale?

Twale is rated higher. HUMAX Media Player averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Twale averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HUMAX Media Player or Twale have ads?

Neither HUMAX Media Player nor Twale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HUMAX Media Player or Twale?

HUMAX Media Player ships an update every 13 months, and Twale every 2 months. Most recently, HUMAX Media Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and Twale on November 3, 2026.

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