Comparison

G vs MrPlay

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MrPlay

Features
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MrPlay is your personal video hub — a single app to browse, watch, and organize content from your favorite platforms. Instead of juggling multiple apps, MrPlay loads the official mobile websites of platforms inside a sleek, native browser shell. KEY FEATURES • Multi-Platform Hub — Quick access to the famus platforms • Keep playing videos in the background while using other apps. • Play videos in Picture in Picture mode. • Mini & Full Player — A persistent bottom bar with playback controls, plus an expanded view with seek, sleep timer, and AirPlay. • Smart Library — Playlist, Save favorites, build a Watch Later list, and queue videos for uninterrupted playback. • Home Screen Widget — See your recent videos at a glance and jump back in with one tap. • Share Extension — Open shared links directly in MrPlay. • Watch Stats — Track your viewing habits with beautiful charts. • Dark Mode — Easy on the eyes, day or night.

Screenshots

G4 screens
MrPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: G at none against MrPlay's shown. G also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). MrPlay's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G ships an update every 3 months, MrPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
G versus MrPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGMrPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (242 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings242 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB30 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developer日昕 白Sofien Cheikh mohamed

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.)

MrPlay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

None

MrPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MrPlay free?
MrPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G or MrPlay have ads?
MrPlay shows ads; G does not.
Which is updated more often, G or MrPlay?
G ships an update every 3 months, and MrPlay monthly. Most recently, G was updated on October 7, 2026 and MrPlay on October 1, 2026.

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