StalkerTV vs iPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StalkerTV
This app allows you to watch TV channels, shows, and movies from your IPTV provider on your mobile device. It also supports radio playback and casting to Chromecast-enabled TVs. Features like Timeshift ensure you don't miss any part of your favorite programs.
- Watch TV channels, shows, and movies
- Listen to radio
- Stream to Chromecast
- Timeshift functionality
- Access content from IPTV provider
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Watch your favorite programs and movies on the mobile device screen. With StalkerTV you can enjoy TV content provided by your IPTV carrier anytime, anywhere – while you’re traveling or whenever you’re away from your big screen. Important: the application does not contain any built-in channels or movies. It plays only the content from your TV service provider in accordance with your subscription plan. Before downloading the application, we recommend that you contact your TV service provider and confirm that StalkerTV is compatible with their service. Also ask your provider for a login, a password and a link to their authorization server (portal). With the StalkerTV, you can: - watch TV channels, TV shows, and movies; - listen to radio; - stream from your device to your Chromecast enabled TV set. All devices should be connected to the same WiFi network. - don't miss a part of your favorite program with Timeshift. If you have any questions regarding access to content, or you’d like to clarify the cost of connection and subscription plans, please contact your TV service provider for assistance.
iPlay
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Transform your streaming experience with iPlay-List, the ultimate video player designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Import your own playlists and enjoy your favorite content with ease. * Key Features: Extensive Format Support: Compatible with M3U, M3U8, Xtream Codes API, and more. Intuitive Interface: Easily navigate between your channels, movies, and TV shows. iCloud Sync: Find your settings and playlists across all your Apple devices. AirPlay Compatibility: Stream your content directly to your TV. Important: iPlay-List is a video player and does not provide any media content. Users must import their own playlists or content. The app does not promote or facilitate access to copyrighted content without permission. The user is solely responsible for the use of the application and the content they choose to add. Please ensure you have the necessary rights to access the content you upload to the application. Premium Subscriptions Available: Premium Weekly: $0.99/week (auto-renewable) Premium Monthly: $2.99/month (auto-renewable) Premium Yearly: $19.99/year (auto-renewable) All plans include unlimited playlist creation and usage. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iplay-lists/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iPlay at Free against StalkerTV's $29.99. StalkerTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
iPlay is free to download; StalkerTV costs $29.99 up front. iPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. StalkerTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
StalkerTV ships an update every 2 months, iPlay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StalkerTV | iPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Infomir | Ngo Truc Mai |
Bugs and requests
StalkerTV
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to watch TV series
- Fails to connect to server, showing 'server not found' error
- Parental settings are blocked with no way to set a password
- Playback doesn't work, just shows a blank screen
- Doesn't work after iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add Chromecast support
- Improve stability and reliability
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Implement fast forward and rewind functionality
- Add support for cellular data usage
iPlay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StalkerTV
No in-app purchases
iPlay
- Premium weekly$0.997 Days
- Premium monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium yearly$19.991 Year









