# Net ipTV Pro vs ELK PLAYER

The clearest difference is rating: ELK PLAYER at 4.5 against Net ipTV Pro's 3.9. Net ipTV Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ELK PLAYER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Net ipTV Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ELK PLAYER holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Net ipTV Pro has 71 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Net ipTV Pro's written reviews are positive against 11% of ELK PLAYER's.

Net ipTV Pro ships an update every 2 months, ELK PLAYER every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Net ipTV Pro | ELK PLAYER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-iptv-pro-smart-player-live/id1493111811/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elk-player/id1599337549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **11.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netiptv UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493111810) | [ELKPLAYER LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599337551) |

## What reviewers say

### Net ipTV Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-iptv-pro-smart-player-live/id1493111811)

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your own M3U and Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, favorites, resume watching, and background streaming.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U and Xtream playlists, Browse movies and series with details, Add content to favorites, Resume watching from where you left off, Smart search functionality, Picture-in-picture support, Background streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ELK PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elk-player/id1599337549)

A powerful media player for iOS devices offering multi-language support, customizable themes, and easy access to your favorite content. It provides a fast playback experience and includes parental controls. The app is free to try for 7 days, with a one-time activation fee.

**Highlights:** Multi-Languages, Multi-themes, Fast player, Easy access, Manage favorites, Parent Lock, Wide codec support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Net ipTV Pro free?

Net ipTV Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ELK PLAYER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Net ipTV Pro or ELK PLAYER?

ELK PLAYER is rated higher. Net ipTV Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while ELK PLAYER averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Net ipTV Pro or ELK PLAYER have ads?

Neither Net ipTV Pro nor ELK PLAYER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Net ipTV Pro or ELK PLAYER?

Net ipTV Pro ships an update every 2 months, and ELK PLAYER every 15 months. Most recently, Net ipTV Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and ELK PLAYER on October 19, 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.*