# vuplusTV vs AppForce Mini STB Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: vuplusTV at none against AppForce Mini STB Player's 2. vuplusTV also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). AppForce Mini STB Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppForce Mini STB Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. vuplusTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppForce Mini STB Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: vuplusTV has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

vuplusTV ships an update every 3 months, AppForce Mini STB Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | vuplusTV | AppForce Mini STB Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vuplustv/id1068958397/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appforce-mini-stb-player/id6754185861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Schmidt-Bilkenroth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068958396) | [DMN Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846986303) |

## What reviewers say

### vuplusTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vuplustv/id1068958397)

Stream live TV and recordings from your Enigma2 set-top box directly to your Apple devices. Control audio, subtitles, and zap through channels with an intuitive interface. Access your favorite stations and recorded content seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV and recordings, Supports multiple bouquets, Audio channel selection, Subtitle activation, Channel zapping, Recording playback controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AppForce Mini STB Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appforce-mini-stb-player/id6754185861)

This advanced media player supports Stalker Middleware, Xtream-Codes API, and M3U playlists. Customize audio and subtitle languages, manage channel groups, and utilize parental controls for a personalized viewing experience. You must provide your own media content.

**Highlights:** Stalker Middleware support, Xtream-Codes API support, M3U Playlist support, Favorite channels, Parental controls, Customizable audio/subtitle language, Manage channel groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year License Auto Renewable | $4.99 | per year |
| AppForce Mini (Life-time-license) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is vuplusTV free?

vuplusTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AppForce Mini STB Player free?

AppForce Mini STB Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, vuplusTV or AppForce Mini STB Player?

AppForce Mini STB Player is rated higher. vuplusTV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while AppForce Mini STB Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do vuplusTV or AppForce Mini STB Player have ads?

Neither vuplusTV nor AppForce Mini STB Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, vuplusTV or AppForce Mini STB Player?

vuplusTV ships an update every 3 months, and AppForce Mini STB Player every 2 months. Most recently, vuplusTV was updated on September 21, 2026 and AppForce Mini STB Player on August 23, 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.*