# IPTV Streamer vs StbEmuTV

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Streamer at 4.5 against StbEmuTV's 2.3. IPTV Streamer also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 13%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 50). StbEmuTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Streamer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. StbEmuTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Streamer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Streamer has 3.8K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 13% of StbEmuTV's.

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, StbEmuTV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Streamer | StbEmuTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801/reviews)** | [2.3 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv/id1567306197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 206 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOLD-APPS - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081636655) | [Junaid Muhammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/618092948) |

## 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

**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


### StbEmuTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv/id1567306197)

Watch IPTV content on your iPhone and iPad with a user-friendly interface that mimics your provider's TV experience. Manage multiple portals, channels, video on demand, and TV series with ease. Supports various streaming protocols and includes EPG functionality.

**Highlights:** Stalker IPTV support, Multiple portal management, EPG support, Video on Demand (VOD), TV Series support, Unlimited profiles, Favorite lists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Fast app loading
- 👍 Good for short-term streaming
- 👍 Menu/guide works well
- 👍 Can type channel numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent buffering
- 🐛 Streams stop frequently
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Unusable free version

**Reported bugs**

- Streams stop after 30 seconds
- Channels won't launch
- App not working
- Error m3u08 not supported
- Other devices stopped working

**Requested features**

- Make app available for Android
- Make app available for PC/macOS
- Allow users to close full-screen ads
- Fix pro version compatibility with older iOS
- Allow editing existing URLs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Streamer free?

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

### Is StbEmuTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Streamer or StbEmuTV?

IPTV Streamer is rated higher. IPTV Streamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while StbEmuTV averages 2.3 from 50 ratings.

### Do IPTV Streamer or StbEmuTV have ads?

Both IPTV Streamer and StbEmuTV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Streamer or StbEmuTV?

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, and StbEmuTV every 4 days. Most recently, IPTV Streamer was updated on October 12, 2026 and StbEmuTV on October 13, 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.*