# Matrix TV Browser vs MySTB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySTB at 78% against Matrix TV Browser's 31%. MySTB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (108 vs 12). Matrix TV Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MySTB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Matrix TV Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySTB has 108 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Matrix TV Browser's written reviews are positive against 78% of MySTB's.

Matrix TV Browser ships an update monthly, MySTB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matrix TV Browser | MySTB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148/reviews) | **[4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-smart-iptv-player/id6736851050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPTV Matrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119592147) | [Tejas Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197936144) |

## What reviewers say

### Matrix TV Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148)

Access video content and program guides from compatible websites using your existing account credentials. This app allows you to stream content from various services without needing separate logins for each.

**Highlights:** Access video content, View show guides, Use existing accounts, Stream from compatible websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for IPTV
- 👍 Good picture quality
- 👍 Reliable app when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound on iPhones
- 🐛 Does not work with LTE/mobile data
- 🐛 Streams freeze or don't load
- 🐛 App issues after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- No audio on iPhone
- No sound through external speakers on iPhone
- App not working with mobile data
- App not working after iOS updates
- Streams freezing or not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Add Apple TV app
- Optimize for iPhone X full screen
- Refresh feature for channel listings
- Add casting feature


### MySTB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-smart-iptv-player/id6736851050)

This application acts as a modern IPTV player, consolidating your favorite content from various sources like Stalker Portals, M3U playlists, and Xtream. It allows seamless integration with existing IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices without additional costs.

**Highlights:** Multi-source IPTV support (Stalker, M3U, Xtream), Import STB settings for multi-device use, Intuitive user interface, Favorites and recent watching lists, External player integration (e.g., VLC), Multi-provider management, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MySTB Premium Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matrix TV Browser free?

Matrix TV Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MySTB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Matrix TV Browser or MySTB?

MySTB is rated higher. Matrix TV Browser averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MySTB averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.

### Do Matrix TV Browser or MySTB have ads?

Neither Matrix TV Browser nor MySTB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matrix TV Browser or MySTB?

Matrix TV Browser ships an update monthly, and MySTB fortnightly. Most recently, Matrix TV Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and MySTB on October 30, 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.*