# KMPlayer vs AM3U

The clearest difference is ads: KMPlayer at none against AM3U's shown. KMPlayer also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 43%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 185). AM3U's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

AM3U holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMPlayer has 3.2K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 43% of AM3U's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, AM3U every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KMPlayer | AM3U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444/reviews) | **[4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am3u/id6443454388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 137 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [PANDORATV Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402122835) | [汝泉 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/904558410) |

## What reviewers say

### KMPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444)

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and music formats, Supports numerous subtitle formats, Bookmark playback sections, Adjust video color and playback speed, Stream videos via URL, Network and cloud storage support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
- 🚀 Excellent media player
- 🚀 Best video player on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Subtitles not working
- 🐛 Brightness issues

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback freezes
- Audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when playing certain file types
- Network share access problems
- Brightness control malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture support
- Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Add more aspect ratio options
- Implement a dark mode


### AM3U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am3u/id6443454388)

This application allows you to watch IPTV streams on your mobile device. It functions solely as a player, requiring you to add your own playlists via iCloud, URL, GitHub, or sharing from other apps. Supports M3U, M3U8, and TXT playlist formats.

**Highlights:** Watch IPTV streams, Add playlists via URL, Add playlists via iCloud, Add playlists via GitHub, Share playlists from other apps, Supports M3U, M3U8, TXT formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KMPlayer free?

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

### Is AM3U free?

AM3U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KMPlayer or AM3U?

AM3U is rated higher. KMPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while AM3U averages 4.6 from 185 ratings.

### Do KMPlayer or AM3U have ads?

AM3U shows ads; KMPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, KMPlayer or AM3U?

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and AM3U every 2 days. Most recently, KMPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and AM3U on September 22, 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.*