# IP PLAY TV vs The Stranger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Stranger at 96% against IP PLAY TV's 0%. The Stranger also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 74 months). IP PLAY TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Stranger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IP PLAY TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Stranger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Stranger has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IP PLAY TV's written reviews are positive against 96% of The Stranger's.

IP PLAY TV ships an update every 74 months, The Stranger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP PLAY TV | The Stranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-play-tv/id1332680944/reviews) | **[4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 74 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmet Kiremitci](https://appshunter.io/developer/657179792) | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) |

## What reviewers say

### IP PLAY TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-play-tv/id1332680944)

This is an IP-TV and video player that integrates seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem. It offers advanced features like hardware acceleration, 4K/HDR support, and extensive content filtering to enhance your viewing experience on various Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Apple Ecosystem Integration, Hardware Acceleration, 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision Support, Content Filtering (Category/Country), User-Friendly Interface, Multiple M3U Playlist Support, Bookmark Favorite Content

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Stranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489)

This app enables performers to create impossible moments where a random stranger reveals information chosen by the audience. It supports various revelations, including playing cards, words, numbers, and names, with international language support for a global audience.

**Highlights:** Reveal chosen playing cards, Reveal thought-of words, Reveal numbers from addresses, Reveal names of loved ones, International language support, Customizable phone screen language

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $3.99 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 month) | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Autocrib AI | $29.00 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 year) | $199.99 | per year |
| Recording: Poor Cell Reception | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recording: Memdeck | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nail Writer Revelation | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Lite | $49.99 | one-time |
| Book Test Revelation | $99.99 | one-time |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Lite | $149.00 | one-time |
| Playing Card revelation | $149.99 | one-time |
| Listen Revelation | $199.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Trial | $299.00 | one-time |
| Stranger system | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP PLAY TV free?

IP PLAY TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Stranger free?

The Stranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IP PLAY TV or The Stranger?

The Stranger is rated higher. IP PLAY TV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Stranger averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.

### Do IP PLAY TV or The Stranger have ads?

Neither IP PLAY TV nor The Stranger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP PLAY TV or The Stranger?

IP PLAY TV ships an update every 74 months, and The Stranger fortnightly. Most recently, IP PLAY TV was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Stranger on October 21, 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.*