# IPTV Streamer vs Purple Playlist Player

IPTV Streamer and Purple Playlist Player both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Purple Playlist Player's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Streamer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Purple Playlist Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Streamer against 4.6 for Purple Playlist Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Purple Playlist Player's.

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, Purple Playlist Player every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Streamer | Purple Playlist Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-playlist-player/id1547219704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 16.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOLD-APPS - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081636655) | [Purple Smart TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712984950) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Streamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801)

Watch sports, games, movies, and TV shows with this versatile media player. Seamlessly syncs across Apple devices and offers a customizable interface for easy navigation. Enjoy high-quality streaming with advanced content management and smart features like parental controls and Chromecast support.

**Highlights:** Apple ecosystem integration, Customizable interface, Electronic program guide (EPG), HD and 4K streaming support, Parental controls, Recording and downloading functions, Chromecast support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get the Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Get PRO Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 📺 Comprehensive TV guide
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and buffering issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔌 Connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after update
- Downloaded content not accessible
- EPG not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to create custom playlists
- Improved search functionality
- Chromecast support


### Purple Playlist Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-playlist-player/id1547219704)

Play your personal audio and video media, or stream from various network sources including HTTP servers, local networks, and home media servers. This player supports a wide range of media sources for your convenience.

**Highlights:** Play personal audio/video media, Stream from internet service providers, Stream from HTTP servers, Stream from local network, Stream from home media servers, Stream from NAS, Stream from network tuners, Stream from security cameras

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Renew Every Six Month | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Cloud Recording Monthly - 25GB | $9.99 | per month |
| Renewable Plans every Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Cloud Recording Monthly - 50GB | $14.99 | per month |
| Cloud Recording Monthly  100GB | $19.99 | per month |
| Life Time Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎥 Great content selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🤖 Buggy updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist login broken
- Casting not working
- Constant buffering
- Inability to play certain content

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to remove favorites
- Landscape mode support
- Improved search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Streamer free?

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

### Is Purple Playlist Player free?

Purple Playlist Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Streamer or Purple Playlist Player?

Purple Playlist Player is rated higher. IPTV Streamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Purple Playlist Player averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do IPTV Streamer or Purple Playlist Player have ads?

Both IPTV Streamer and Purple Playlist Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Streamer or Purple Playlist Player?

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Purple Playlist Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Streamer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Purple Playlist Player on October 29, 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.*