# Blue Remote for Kodi vs Perfect IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect IPTV Player at 4.6 against Blue Remote for Kodi's 3.5. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 24). Blue Remote for Kodi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Blue Remote for Kodi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Perfect IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect IPTV Player has 8.4K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Blue Remote for Kodi's written reviews are positive against 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's.

Blue Remote for Kodi ships an update every 6 months, Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Remote for Kodi | Perfect IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-remote-for-kodi/id1056427498/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toni Nichev](https://appshunter.io/developer/986551706) | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Remote for Kodi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-remote-for-kodi/id1056427498)

Control your Kodi media center with a comprehensive remote app. Navigate using buttons, gestures, voice commands, or even your Apple Watch with digital crown support.

**Highlights:** Button controls, Gesture navigation, Voice control, Apple Watch integration, Digital crown navigation, Personalized voice commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Perfect IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830)

Stream live TV channels, VOD, and series directly on your iOS devices. Supports various playlist formats and network protocols for a flexible viewing experience. Includes EPG and reminder features.

**Highlights:** M3U and XSPF playlist support, Xtream-Codes API support, Built-in IPTV player, Multiple network protocol support, Multiple network streaming format support, EPG support (XMLTV, GZIP), Broadcast reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.69 | per month |
| 6 Month | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and sync across devices
- 👍 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Reliable and rarely any issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing issues
- 🐛 Buffering and playback issues
- 🐛 Disappearing playlists and channels
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on Apple TV
- 🐛 Frequent error messages and playback failures

**Reported bugs**

- Constant upgrade prompts in free version
- Channels not working after upgrading
- Inability to watch anything without paying
- Playback issues and crashes on various devices
- Incompatibility with some IPTV providers

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to filter and customize channel lists
- Improved EPG integration and functionality
- Support for local M3U playlist files
- Chromecast and AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Remote for Kodi free?

Blue Remote for Kodi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Perfect IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blue Remote for Kodi or Perfect IPTV Player?

Perfect IPTV Player is rated higher. Blue Remote for Kodi averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Blue Remote for Kodi or Perfect IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Blue Remote for Kodi nor Perfect IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Remote for Kodi or Perfect IPTV Player?

Blue Remote for Kodi ships an update every 6 months, and Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. Most recently, Blue Remote for Kodi was updated on October 20, 2026 and Perfect IPTV Player on October 31, 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.*