Comparison

CryptoPLAY OTT vs DaddyTV

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

Head to head
About

CryptoPLAY OTT

Features
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The 'CryptoPLAY OTT' app offers a TV/VOD service with quality content and convenient access on mobile devices. Subscribers can enjoy, record the television channels and programs in high definition, without loyalty and with the option of watching on up to 5 devices simultaneously. The app offers program guide, works at home with wireless networks and also with 4G. The recommended bandwidth is 8 Mbit/s. CryptoPlay is a complete, affordable end-to-end OTT solution for Pay TV operators. CryptoPlay supports linear TV, catch up, start-over, network recordings and video on demand. CryptoPlay contains transcoders, packagers, OTT servers and Origin Servers. Together with CryptoGuard’s CAS and DRM solutions the Pay TV operator can establish a complete OTT and Pay TV solution at very affordable rates. Please download the CryptoPlay application to see how it can look like. Statistics are showing that more and more consumers watch their favorite TV programs when they can through catch up. Also start over and network recordings have become popular. Consumers want such TV services not just in their home but also on their tablets and smartphones wherever they are. Pay TV operator without OTT services in markets where competitors offer OTT services faces a serious churn. Establishing such services is therefore a necessity for most Pay TV operators; however, consumer’s willingness to pay for such services is very low. As OTT solutions till now has been complex and expensive it has been a challenge for Pay TV operators to fulfill consumer’s expectations and stop churn.

About

DaddyTV

This application allows users to stream live TV channels, movies, and shows from their own IPTV sources. It supports various playlist formats and provides a TV guide with program information. Features include favorites, search, and continue watching functionality.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV channels
  • Watch movies and shows
  • M3U playlist support
  • Xtream Codes account login
  • Stalker portal integration
  • XMLTV EPG support
  • Favorites and search functionality
Features
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DaddyTV is an IPTV player for people who already have their own IPTV source. Add your source with: - M3U playlist links - Xtream Codes accounts - Stalker portals - Separate XMLTV EPG Watch in one app: - Live TV channels - Movies and shows - TV guide with current and upcoming programs - Favorites, search, and continue watching - PiP and playback controls where supported DaddyTV does not provide channels or playlists. Use only your own legal IPTV provider credentials. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CryptoPLAY OTT4 screens
DaddyTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CryptoPLAY OTT at none against DaddyTV's 3. CryptoPLAY OTT also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DaddyTV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. DaddyTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CryptoPLAY OTT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CryptoPLAY OTT ships an update every 3 months, DaddyTV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CryptoPLAY OTT versus DaddyTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptoPLAY OTTDaddyTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCryptoguard ABSmartDev Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

CryptoPLAY OTT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DaddyTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Access$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access$14.99

Questions

Is CryptoPLAY OTT free?
CryptoPLAY OTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DaddyTV free?
DaddyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CryptoPLAY OTT or DaddyTV have ads?
Neither CryptoPLAY OTT nor DaddyTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CryptoPLAY OTT or DaddyTV?
CryptoPLAY OTT ships an update every 3 months, and DaddyTV every 2 days. Most recently, CryptoPLAY OTT was updated on October 29, 2026 and DaddyTV on October 28, 2026.

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