# Startup Show vs Perfect IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect IPTV Player at 4.6 against Startup Show's 3.3. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (41% vs 25%). Startup Show's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Startup Show asks for nothing beyond the download.

Perfect IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect IPTV Player has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Startup Show's written reviews are positive against 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's.

Startup Show ships an update every 2 months, Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Startup Show | Perfect IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-show/id1483487566/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **41.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mickael Patrice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483487565) | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) |

## What reviewers say

### Startup Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-show/id1483487566)

Stream your favorite M3U playlists with a powerful built-in player. Enjoy Airplay mirroring to your big screen or on-the-go viewing. Supports live and VOD content with EPG and advanced format compatibility.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Built-in powerful player, Airplay mirroring/casting, EPG support, Live and VOD streaming, No advertisements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app with lots of content
- 💡 Awesome selection of movies and TV shows
- 👍 Works well on various devices
- 🚀 Efficient streaming performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent playback errors
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable app updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with cellular data
- 🐛 Subtitles not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Playback errors across multiple devices
- Inability to close update notification
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Streaming not working on cellular data
- Missing episodes and outdated TV guides

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to download content for offline viewing
- Improved subtitle support
- Faster content updates
- Better device compatibility


### Perfect IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830)

Stream live TV channels, VOD, and series directly on your iOS devices. Supports various playlist formats and network protocols for a flexible viewing experience. Includes EPG and reminder features.

**Highlights:** M3U and XSPF playlist support, Xtream-Codes API support, Built-in IPTV player, Multiple network protocol support, Multiple network streaming format support, EPG support (XMLTV, GZIP), Broadcast reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.69 | per month |
| 6 Month | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and sync across devices
- 👍 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Reliable and rarely any issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing issues
- 🐛 Buffering and playback issues
- 🐛 Disappearing playlists and channels
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on Apple TV
- 🐛 Frequent error messages and playback failures

**Reported bugs**

- Constant upgrade prompts in free version
- Channels not working after upgrading
- Inability to watch anything without paying
- Playback issues and crashes on various devices
- Incompatibility with some IPTV providers

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to filter and customize channel lists
- Improved EPG integration and functionality
- Support for local M3U playlist files
- Chromecast and AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Startup Show free?

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

### Is Perfect IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Startup Show or Perfect IPTV Player?

Perfect IPTV Player is rated higher. Startup Show averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Startup Show or Perfect IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Startup Show nor Perfect IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Startup Show or Perfect IPTV Player?

Startup Show ships an update every 2 months, and Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. Most recently, Startup Show was updated on November 7, 2026 and Perfect IPTV Player on November 8, 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.*