# iSTB vs Alice Player IPTV Ott

The clearest difference is price: Alice Player IPTV Ott at Free against iSTB's $14.99. iSTB's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 84). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Alice Player IPTV Ott is free to download; iSTB costs $14.99 up front. iSTB sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Alice Player IPTV Ott sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSTB has 1.8K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of iSTB's written reviews are positive against 61% of Alice Player IPTV Ott's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iSTB ships an update every 9 days, Alice Player IPTV Ott monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSTB | Alice Player IPTV Ott |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb/id1497473331/reviews)** | [4.3 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alice-player-iptv-ott/id1594670709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nihal Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497473330) | [PROTECT-MY-FILES, CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587148878) |

## What reviewers say

### iSTB

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Entertainment, #164 Top Paid (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


### Alice Player IPTV Ott

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alice-player-iptv-ott/id1594670709)

This app allows you to watch IPTV playlists from any provider on your Apple devices. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like favorites, history, and automatic updates. Access is granted through a paid subscription with a trial period.

**Highlights:** Supports m3u and X-Tream Codes playlists, Simple and intuitive interface, Automatic synchronization, Program guide support and updates, Favorites and history, Search and sorting functionality, Archive support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription + Trial | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSTB free?

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

### Is Alice Player IPTV Ott free?

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

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

iSTB is rated higher. iSTB averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Alice Player IPTV Ott averages 4.3 from 84 ratings.

### Do iSTB or Alice Player IPTV Ott have ads?

Neither iSTB nor Alice Player IPTV Ott shows ads.

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

iSTB ships an update every 9 days, and Alice Player IPTV Ott monthly. Most recently, iSTB was updated on October 27, 2026 and Alice Player IPTV Ott on October 27, 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.*