Comparison

GoTV vs Goose Player

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

Head to head
About

GoTV

Stream live TV channels directly on your iPhone or iPad using M3U playlists. Enjoy online TV from your cable provider or free channels anywhere with an internet connection. Supports various streaming protocols for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV channels
  • Add M3U playlists via link or paste
  • Supports IPTV technology
  • Automatic playlist updates
  • Supports HLS, RTMP, RTSP streaming protocols
Features
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GoTV allows you to watch live TV channels on your iPhone or iPad. Simply add a link to an M3U playlist or paste it into the app to start watching online TV. IPTV technology allows you to watch live TV from your cable provider or free live TV channels wherever you are. With this app, you can follow your favorite sports team or enjoy your favorite music channel while on the train or relaxing on the beach. All you need is an internet connection. Please note: this app is a client application, and users must provide their own M3U playlists to watch IPTV. The app supports automatic updates for playlists added via URL. Various streaming protocols are supported, including HLS (m3u8 streams), RTMP, RTSP, and more.

About

Goose Player

Features
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Conveniently add video files; Smooth and silky video play; Easily manage file content;

Screenshots

GoTV2 screens
Goose Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Goose Player at 9.3 against GoTV's 12.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GoTV versus Goose Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoTVGoose Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (761 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings761 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLeszek SzaryLOOSEGOOSE TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

Bugs and requests

GoTV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playlist not loading properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Chromecast support
  • Implement playlist editing and organization
  • Introduce EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
  • Enable background playback and PIP mode
  • Support for external media players

Goose Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GoTV

No in-app purchases

None

Goose Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoTV free?
GoTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goose Player free?
Goose Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoTV or Goose Player have ads?
Neither GoTV nor Goose Player shows ads.

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