# Y Media TV vs StbEmuTV

The clearest difference is rating: Y Media TV at 5.0 against StbEmuTV's 2.3. Y Media TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). StbEmuTV's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Y Media TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StbEmuTV has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Y Media TV's written reviews are positive against 13% of StbEmuTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Y Media TV ships an update every 5 months, StbEmuTV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Y Media TV | StbEmuTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y-media-tv/id1325613335/reviews)** | [2.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv/id1567306197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **13.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 6 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIVE247STREAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328203194) | [Junaid Muhammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/618092948) |

## What reviewers say

### Y Media TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y-media-tv/id1325613335)

Stream a 24/7 infotainment channel dedicated to the global South Asian community. Access live news, entertainment, sports, business, and lifestyle programming. Engage with live talk shows featuring panel members and callers.

**Highlights:** 24/7 infotainment channel, News coverage, Entertainment shows, Sports broadcasts, Business updates, Lifestyle and health segments, Live talk shows

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Y Media TV free?

Y Media TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StbEmuTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Y Media TV or StbEmuTV?

Y Media TV is rated higher. Y Media TV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StbEmuTV averages 2.3 from 51 ratings.

### Do Y Media TV or StbEmuTV have ads?

StbEmuTV shows ads; Y Media TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Y Media TV or StbEmuTV?

Y Media TV ships an update every 5 months, and StbEmuTV every 4 days. Most recently, Y Media TV was updated on November 2, 2026 and StbEmuTV on November 3, 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.*