G vs 901w Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G
Control your Set Top Box (STB) remotely from your mobile device. Manage channels, use a virtual remote, and access the electronic program guide. Adjust STB settings like sleep timers and parental controls.
- Search and switch STB channels
- Edit channels (move, rename, delete, lock, favorite, sort)
- Watch STB channels on mobile
- View Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Virtual remote control interface
- Add/edit/delete STB timers
- Change STB settings
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This APP is a client program for STB(Set Top Box) which can support G-MScreen,it works with STB through internet. Main Function: 1.Search/Switch channels from STB 2.Edit Channels from STB, including move,rename,delete,lock,set favorite,sort. 3.Watching Channles from STB by mobile device with this APP installed. 4.Checking channles EPG(Electronic Program Guide). 5.Virtual Remote Control interface,including buttons and touch board. 6.Adding/Editing/Deleting STB timer 7.Change the setting of STB,inculding sleep timer,parental control,password,screen lock/unlock,power on/off,factory default.
901w Player
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901wplayer is a private BYO (Bring Your Own) media player utility. The app does not host, distribute, recommend, or sell third-party content. Users provide their own authorized source, such as an M3U playlist URL or direct server credentials. Key capabilities: - Open app without account or purchase - Add your own M3U playlist URL - Add your own server URL, username, and password - Browse live channels, movies, and series from user-provided source - Native playback on Apple devices - Local favorites, continue watching, and parental controls - No credential persistence after app closes in review-safe mode Important: - No built-in hosted catalog - No provider marketplace - No default third-party branded content - No subscription required to reach source entry flow - User is responsible for source rights and authorization
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 901w Player at every 2 days against G's every 3 months. G's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
G ships an update every 3 months, 901w Player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G | 901w Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (242 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | 日昕 白 | John Santos |
Bugs and requests
G
Reported bugs
13 issues- Cannot connect to receiver after updates
- App stuck on 'Getting Channel' screen
- App crashes on iPhone 6, 6s, and SE models
- Connection hangs indefinitely
- Channel list fails to load or display
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- Search functionality not working properly
- Cannot manage or select channels
- AAC audio format not working
- App crashes with version 3.4+
- iOS 13 compatibility issues causing connection failures
- Auto-discovery of STB devices failing
- Battery drain from continuous connection attempts
- App becomes unresponsive and requires force close
Requested features
10 requests- Audio change control on remote
- Screen mirroring capability
- Direct channel streaming to mobile device
- Satellite selection button
- Language preference settings
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- Manual channel refresh option
- Channel list caching to prevent reloading
- Screen recording feature
- Remote control support for iOS 13+
- Support for additional receiver models (SR-X1 Pro, etc.)
901w Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
G
No in-app purchases
901w Player
No in-app purchases
