Comparison

Enigmote vs Player for SAT>IP

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

Head to head
About

Enigmote

Control your Enigma2 receiver remotely, managing channels, timers, and recordings. Stream content, use the full remote, and access advanced features like plugins and remote access with this intuitive app.

Highlights
  • Channel list management
  • Bouquet editor
  • Timer list management
  • Recording management
  • Full remote control
  • Streaming channels and recordings
  • Remote access via VPN
Features
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With Enigmote, you can easily control your receiver running the Enigma2 operating system from home or on the go*. Why Enigmote? Channel List (TV/Radio): • Display of bouquets • Display of channels with the current program • Display of program details with EPG • Display of program details with MultiEPG* • Stream a channel* • Switch to a channel • Create a prime-time timer* Bouquet Editor (TV/Radio): • Add, delete, and move bouquets • Add, delete, and move channels Timer List*: • Add, edit, delete, and clean up timers • Manual and automatic timers Recordings List*: • Manage recordings • Group series recordings • Stream a recording Remote Control: • Full remote control • Screenshot of the current screen (OSD only, TV only, or both) Profiles: • Create multiple profiles (receivers) Plugins*: • Enigmote Push • AutoTimer (add, edit, delete, enable, disable) • EPGRefresh (settings, enable, disable, start) Remote Access*: • Remote access via VPN (configured in Enigmote) Security: • Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID Design: • Simple, clean, and intuitive design Various Other Features: • iCloud backup • Sleep timer • Macros (remote control command sequences) • Picons • Sat finder • Wake on LAN* (if supported) • Wake on WLAN* (if supported) • WoL via FRITZ!Box* (if supported) • Transcoding settings* (VU+) Pro Features*: • Timers • Recordings • Streaming • Plugins • Remote access • Wake on LAN/WLAN • Transcoding • Pro features are available via an in-app subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.apply-it.de/datenschutzrichtlinie-enigmote/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Player for SAT>IP

Features
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Player for SAT>IP is a lightweight, native player for TV and radio channels provided by a SAT>IP server (e.g. a SAT>IP-capable receiver or multiswitch) on your home network. The app automatically discovers SAT>IP servers on your local network, displays the available channel list clearly, and plays live TV and radio directly, with no detours — fast, resource-efficient, and without unnecessary frills. Features: – Automatic detection of SAT>IP servers on your home network – Clear channel and channel list management – Playback of live TV and radio in high quality – Simple, native operation without unnecessary extras – No ads, no data collection Player for SAT>IP requires its own SAT>IP server or tuner on your home network as well as your own, legally receivable TV and radio channels. No content is provided by the app itself. Privacy Policy: https://www.drentner.at/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Enigmote4 screens
Player for SAT>IP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Player for SAT>IP at none against Enigmote's 5. Player for SAT>IP also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Enigmote's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Enigmote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Player for SAT>IP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enigmote ships an update every 6 weeks, Player for SAT>IP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Enigmote versus Player for SAT>IP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnigmotePlayer for SAT>IP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerapply IT UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Thomas Entner

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Enigmote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Features7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Features7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Pro Features6 Months trial$7.991 Year
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  • Pro Features3 Months trial$7.991 Year
  • Pro Features1 Year trial$7.991 Year
None

Player for SAT>IP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Enigmote free?
Enigmote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Player for SAT>IP free?
Player for SAT>IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Enigmote or Player for SAT>IP have ads?
Neither Enigmote nor Player for SAT>IP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Enigmote or Player for SAT>IP?
Enigmote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Player for SAT>IP every 9 days. Most recently, Enigmote was updated on October 23, 2026 and Player for SAT>IP on October 14, 2026.

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