# Fast Player vs VU IPTV PLAYER

The clearest difference is ads: VU IPTV PLAYER at none against Fast Player's shown. VU IPTV PLAYER also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Fast Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and VU IPTV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VU IPTV PLAYER holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fast Player's written reviews are positive against 56% of VU IPTV PLAYER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Player | VU IPTV PLAYER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-iptv-player/id6526480705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [Byte9 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632555535) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-player-video-player/id1320554555)

This app plays nearly all audio and video formats, including M3U8 playlists and streaming videos. It offers advanced playback controls, custom subtitle support, and multiple file transfer methods. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** Plays all audio/video formats, M3U8 playlist and IPTV support, Custom subtitle downloads, Multiple file transfer options, Cloud drive integration, Casting to TV (Chromecast, AirPlay), Archive file support, Password protection for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Compress / unzip the file | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and user-friendly
- 👍 Versatile and plays various file formats
- 💡 Useful for transferring and managing media files
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing correctly or only showing audio
- App failing to remember playback position
- Issues with file format compatibility
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add shuffle and repeat options
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve playlist management and file ordering
- Provide better Bluetooth/AirPlay support


### VU IPTV PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-iptv-player/id6526480705)

This application acts as a versatile media player for IPTV services. It enables users to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from their provider, offering features like program guides and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes API support, M3U file/URL loading, Stalker Portal connectivity, Live, Movies, Series streaming, EPG (TV Program Guide), Parental Controls

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro – Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro – Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro – Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and nice interface
- 👍 Sleek, easy to use and reliable
- 🚀 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, won't refresh playlist
- 🐛 Cannot add or change users
- 🐛 EPG doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Locked in after login, can't refresh playlist
- Cannot add or change users

**Requested features**

- Add multi-list options
- Add user profiles
- Add Apple TV app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Player free?

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

### Is VU IPTV PLAYER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast Player or VU IPTV PLAYER?

VU IPTV PLAYER is rated higher. Fast Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while VU IPTV PLAYER averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Fast Player or VU IPTV PLAYER have ads?

Fast Player shows ads; VU IPTV PLAYER does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Player or VU IPTV PLAYER?

Fast Player ships an update fortnightly, and VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. Most recently, Fast Player was updated on September 25, 2026 and VU IPTV PLAYER on September 23, 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.*