Comparison

StalkerTV vs iPlay

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

iPlay

Features
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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

Screenshots

StalkerTV3 screens
iPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StalkerTV versus iPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStalkerTViPlay
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB48 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperInfomirNgo 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

None

StalkerTV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iPlay

Subscriptions3
  • Premium weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StalkerTV free?
StalkerTV costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPlay free?
iPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StalkerTV or iPlay have ads?
iPlay shows ads; StalkerTV does not.
Which is updated more often, StalkerTV or iPlay?
StalkerTV ships an update every 2 months, and iPlay every 3 months. Most recently, StalkerTV was updated on November 1, 2026 and iPlay on October 25, 2026.

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