# Drone vs Zen IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zen IPTV Player at 80% against Drone's 38%. Zen IPTV Player also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Drone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zen IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Drone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drone ships an update every 6 weeks, Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone | Zen IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **151** |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sylvain MERIEULT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352936281) | [Romain Guyonvarch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580315100) |

## What reviewers say

### Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-spot/id1352936282)

Discover numerous locations for drone flying with essential information on air regulations in France and abroad. Access details like spot accessibility, sunrise/sunset times, and weather forecasts. Explore photos and videos of listed spots for photography, videography, or recreational drone use.

**Highlights:** Drone flying spot discovery, Air regulation information, Spot accessibility details, Sunrise/sunset times, Weather forecasts, Spot photos and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zen IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193)

This application provides a streamlined and visually appealing platform for playing IPTV content, including TV channels, movies, and series. It offers advanced playback features like Picture in Picture and automatic version grouping, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced family profiles and content management.

**Highlights:** TV channels, Catchup, Movies, Series playback, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision support, Multi-language subtitles and audio, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Picture in Picture mode, Automatic version grouping, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drone free?

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

### Is Zen IPTV Player free?

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

### Do Drone or Zen IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Drone nor Zen IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drone or Zen IPTV Player?

Drone ships an update every 6 weeks, and Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drone was updated on October 8, 2026 and Zen IPTV Player on October 14, 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.*