# IPTV Streamer vs PLAYER IPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Streamer at 43% against PLAYER IPTV's 0%. IPTV Streamer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). PLAYER IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Streamer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and PLAYER IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Streamer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Streamer has 3.7K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of PLAYER IPTV's.

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Streamer | PLAYER IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **42.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOLD-APPS - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081636655) | [Digit Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648509021) |

## 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


### PLAYER IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169)

This media player allows users to stream their own content by uploading a personal playlist. It offers a 7-day free trial before requiring device activation with a small payment.

**Highlights:** Media playback, User playlist upload, 7-day free trial, Device activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Streamer free?

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

### Is PLAYER IPTV free?

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

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

IPTV Streamer is rated higher. IPTV Streamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while PLAYER IPTV averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do IPTV Streamer or PLAYER IPTV have ads?

IPTV Streamer shows ads; PLAYER IPTV does not.

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

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, and PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. Most recently, IPTV Streamer was updated on September 25, 2026 and PLAYER IPTV on September 16, 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.*