# iSTB vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Player at Free against iSTB's $14.99. iSTB's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (59% vs 38%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

IPTV Player is free to download; iSTB costs $14.99 up front. iSTB sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iSTB holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 918 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of iSTB's written reviews are positive against 38% of IPTV Player's.

iSTB ships an update every 9 days, IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSTB | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb/id1497473331/reviews)** | [4.3 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 918 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nihal Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497473330) | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) |

## What reviewers say

### iSTB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb/id1497473331)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream IPTV content from MAC address-based providers, Xtream Codes API, and M3U playlists. Enjoy features like EPG, VOD with subtitles, multi-view, and background audio playback. Requires a valid IPTV subscription.

**Highlights:** Add/remove unlimited portals, Connect to multiple portals, Search channels and genres, Electronic programming guide (EPG), View & download VOD content, Watch VOD with subtitles, Multi View and Picture in Picture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Regular Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Binge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top Donor | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 🔒 Reliable service
- 💡 Useful features like EPG and favorites
- 🎨 Good interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and search
- 📺 Compatibility problems on some devices
- 💸 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Xtream codes not working
- Catchup TV not functioning
- Channels not loading or buffering
- Sync issues across devices
- Playback problems on specific networks

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Chromecast/AirPlay support
- More customization options
- Improved EPG and channel organization
- Background playback and multi-tasking


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576)

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own m3u or Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, watch history, and smart search for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Supports m3u and Xtream playlists, Browse content details and trailers, Favorite content for quick access, Continue watching where you left off, Smart search functionality, Picture-in-picture support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| OPUS PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly V2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Opus Pro 3 Months V3 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OPUS PRO 3 Months V4 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months V2 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months V2 | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| OPUS Extra Device | $24.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable app
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast playback
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy playback
- 🐛 Unreliable restore purchases
- 🐛 Slow initial load times
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- Playlist download issues
- Incorrect metadata display
- Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Parental controls
- A-Z channel sorting
- Favorites management
- Grid-style channel layout
- Live TV EPG


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSTB free?

iSTB costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSTB or IPTV Player?

iSTB is rated higher. iSTB averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.3 from 918 ratings.

### Do iSTB or IPTV Player have ads?

Neither iSTB nor IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSTB or IPTV Player?

iSTB ships an update every 9 days, and IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, iSTB was updated on October 20, 2026 and IPTV 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.*