Comparison

Zinwell SAT>IP vs Player for SAT>IP

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

Head to head
About

Zinwell SAT>IP

Stream live TV programs over your network using a SAT>IP compliant server. This application allows you to watch broadcasts, view electronic program guides, and manage your channel list. It also supports encrypted BISS programs.

Highlights
  • Watch TV via network
  • Support BISS encrypted programs
  • View EPG
  • Edit channel list
Features
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Using SAT>IP app with SAT>IP compliant server to watch TV program via network. App Features - Watch TV via network - Support CA programs encrypted by BISS - View EPG - Edit channel list

About

Player for SAT>IP

Features
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Player for SAT>IP is a lightweight, native player for TV and radio channels provided by a SAT>IP server (e.g. a SAT>IP-capable receiver or multiswitch) on your home network. The app automatically discovers SAT>IP servers on your local network, displays the available channel list clearly, and plays live TV and radio directly, with no detours — fast, resource-efficient, and without unnecessary frills. Features: – Automatic detection of SAT>IP servers on your home network – Clear channel and channel list management – Playback of live TV and radio in high quality – Simple, native operation without unnecessary extras – No ads, no data collection Player for SAT>IP requires its own SAT>IP server or tuner on your home network as well as your own, legally receivable TV and radio channels. No content is provided by the app itself. Privacy Policy: https://www.drentner.at/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zinwell SAT>IP4 screens
Player for SAT>IP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zinwell SAT>IP at none against Player for SAT>IP's 6. Zinwell SAT>IP also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Player for SAT>IP sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Zinwell SAT>IP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zinwell SAT>IP ships an update every 10 days, Player for SAT>IP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zinwell SAT>IP versus Player for SAT>IP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZinwell SAT>IPPlayer for SAT>IP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZINWELL CORPORATIONThomas Entner

In-app purchases

None

Zinwell SAT>IP

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Player for SAT>IP

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SAT>IP Player Family Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • SAT>IP Player Family Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • SAT>IP Player Lifetime$44.99
  • SAT>IP Player Lifetime Family$59.99

Questions

Is Zinwell SAT>IP free?
Zinwell SAT>IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Player for SAT>IP free?
Player for SAT>IP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zinwell SAT>IP or Player for SAT>IP have ads?
Neither Zinwell SAT>IP nor Player for SAT>IP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zinwell SAT>IP or Player for SAT>IP?
Zinwell SAT>IP ships an update every 10 days, and Player for SAT>IP fortnightly. Most recently, Zinwell SAT>IP was updated on November 1, 2026 and Player for SAT>IP on October 31, 2026.

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