# FirstMedia vs Waffle

The clearest difference is rating: Waffle at 4.6 against FirstMedia's 2.1. Waffle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (30% vs 8%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Waffle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 165 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FirstMedia's written reviews are positive against 30% of Waffle's.

FirstMedia ships an update every 3 months, Waffle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FirstMedia | Waffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstmedia-x/id743565901/reviews) | **[4.6 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-video-tube-player/id1193772661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | **30.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [First Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082239224) | [Artur Remizov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188079992) |

## What reviewers say

### FirstMedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstmedia-x/id743565901)

Stream live TV channels and catch up on your favorite shows and movies on demand. Access thousands of hours of content, including TV shows, movies, sports, and documentaries, anytime and anywhere. This enhanced service also offers an advanced remote control for compatible set-top boxes.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Catch-up TV, Video on demand, Extensive content library, Advanced remote control, Interactive TV guides

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-video-tube-player/id1193772661)

Access and organize videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, and Vimeo in a single application. Discover trending content, create custom playlists, and enjoy a distraction-free viewing experience with a minimal interface and dark theme option.

**Highlights:** Watch videos from YouTube, Dailymotion & Vimeo, Search across multiple platforms, Create and manage custom playlists, Explore trending videos, Minimal player interface, Dark Theme support, Save favorite videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 98% ad free
- 👍 The best ever
- 👍 Very entertaining app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 System Malfunctioning
- 🐛 Subscriptions are gone! And now the app displays nothing!
- 🐛 Videos Don't Even Load
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Broken on iOS 13

**Reported bugs**

- Subscriptions removed
- Background play stopped working
- Scrubbing/seeking issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with iOS 13

**Requested features**

- Bring back background playback
- Bring back subscription tab
- Add shuffle play for playlists
- Add volume adjustment slider
- Add rewind/forward buttons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FirstMedia free?

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

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FirstMedia or Waffle?

Waffle is rated higher. FirstMedia averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Waffle averages 4.6 from 165 ratings.

### Do FirstMedia or Waffle have ads?

FirstMedia shows ads; Waffle does not.

### Which is updated more often, FirstMedia or Waffle?

FirstMedia ships an update every 3 months, and Waffle every 3 weeks. Most recently, FirstMedia was updated on November 1, 2026 and Waffle on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*