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STV Player

STV Player

Live TV, on demand & box sets

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110 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2012
  • October 3, 2026

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STV GROUP PLC
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Stream thousands of hours of UK and international hit TV shows, dramas, documentaries, and films for free. Enjoy exclusive content and classics, with options to go ad-free or access live sports.

✓Vast library of TV shows and films
✓Drama, true crime, sports, documentaries, and more
✓Exclusive content and UK/international hits
✓Ad-free viewing option
✓Offline download capability
✓Live Premier Sports access
✓Live STV channel streaming
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What's New in STV Player

5.0.20

October 3, 2026

Vertical video has arrived on STV Player. We've also updated Chromecast, improved Continue Watching and refreshed channel imagery and programme pages.

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User reviews

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STV Premier Sport App is useless

We frequently can’t get into Premier Sports which we paid for via STV player, using their app, but it often says we’re streaming in another device when we’re not! A total pain, do not pay for STV player, especially the Premier Sports App inside STV player
annon12121annon12121

Patchy

Good sometimes, abjectly poor in others, with regular inconsistency. Live streaming is often a gamble (especially in Sports) to Chromecast and sometimes just stops. Latest versions of iOS, chromecast etc.
WavedotWavedot

THE most out of date lagging app ever

STV IPlayer need to up their game, I wish I could just watch everything I wanted to on ITV
This app lags, sticks, can’t pause it. Continues to “play” in the background when I come out of the app
Only app I have this with, STV need to get into the 21st century 🙄
lsms74lsms74

Worst TV App

Continuous glitches when on TV, fails to cast when on ipad and never fails to broadcast adverts rather than the show you actually want to watch. Try to avoid whenever possible.
BillinEdinBillinEdin

Terrible

This app is a massive pile of…
Easily the worst streaming app I’ve ever encountered. The developers should be sacked for creating such a poor piece of software. Completely unacceptable.

Takes an eternity to load.

Unreliable. Crashes frequently.

Search functionality is rubbish. I searched for Britain’s Got Talent and it brought up Harold Shipman documentaries.

Chromecast functionality used to be really good - years ago. For many months now this has been completely impossible. Basic functionality either fails to work or is restricted for unknown reasons.

Rubbish rubbish rubbish.
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FAQ

What kind of content does STV Player offer?

STV Player offers a huge range of hit TV shows and exclusive content, including drama, true crime, sports, documentaries, films, and soap operas. It features thousands of hours of STV favourites and UK & international hits.

Is STV Player free to use?

Yes, STV Player offers thousands of hours of content for free. However, there are optional paid upgrades for an ad-free experience and access to Premier Sports.

Can I watch STV Player without ads?

You can upgrade to STV Player+ to stream thousands of hours without ads. Please note that live TV and some programmes will still contain ads, sponsor credits, and placed products even with an upgrade.

What are the benefits of STV Player+?

STV Player+ offers ad-free streaming for thousands of hours and offline access, allowing you to download shows to watch anytime, anywhere. The STV Player+ Premier Sports upgrade also provides access to live Premier Sports streams and channels.

Is STV Player available on multiple devices?

The provided data does not specify platform compatibility beyond mobile applications. However, streaming services typically offer access across various devices like smart TVs, tablets, and web browsers.

How often is STV Player updated?

The latest version of STV Player is 5.0.14, last updated on June 22, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule, though specific frequency is not detailed.

What is the age rating for STV Player?

STV Player has an age rating of 17+. This suggests that some of the content available on the platform may be intended for mature audiences.

Does STV Player have ads?

STV Player contains advertisements, particularly on live TV and some programmes. An optional subscription is available to remove ads from on-demand content.