# LA MEGA 1 vs Thunder IPTV

The clearest difference is rating: Thunder IPTV at 5.0 against LA MEGA 1's 4.5. Thunder IPTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). LA MEGA 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thunder IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LA MEGA 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thunder IPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LA MEGA 1 has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LA MEGA 1 ships an update every 9 months, Thunder IPTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LA MEGA 1 | Thunder IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-mega-1/id1029930092/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-iptv/id6746460564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Urban One, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409075053) | [HEDI ALOUI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817030169) |

## What reviewers say

### LA MEGA 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-mega-1/id1029930092)

Access daily news, live Latin music streams, job listings, and event calendars in Spanish and English. This app serves as the mobile hub for La Mega Radio stations across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Pittsburgh.

**Highlights:** Daily news updates, Live Latin music streaming, Job classifieds, Event calendar, Background audio playback, Bilingual (Spanish/English)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thunder IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-iptv/id6746460564)

Stream movies, series, and live TV with an elegant interface. Organize your content, browse detailed information, and enjoy smooth playback across devices. Offers advanced features like AI search and personalized recommendations with premium subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Browse movies and series with detailed info, Organize content with favorites and categories, View TV guide and catch-up programming, Smooth playback with automatic resume, Cross-device synchronization, AI-powered search and recommendations (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Thunder IPTV Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LA MEGA 1 free?

LA MEGA 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thunder IPTV free?

Thunder IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LA MEGA 1 or Thunder IPTV?

Thunder IPTV is rated higher. LA MEGA 1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Thunder IPTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LA MEGA 1 or Thunder IPTV have ads?

Both LA MEGA 1 and Thunder IPTV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LA MEGA 1 or Thunder IPTV?

LA MEGA 1 ships an update every 9 months, and Thunder IPTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, LA MEGA 1 was updated on October 9, 2026 and Thunder IPTV on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*