# iSTB Lite vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 4.3 against iSTB Lite's 2.6. IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (924 vs 73). iSTB Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iSTB Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 924 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iSTB Lite's written reviews are positive against 39% of IPTV Player's.

iSTB Lite ships an update every 8 days, IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSTB Lite | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb-lite/id1498390886/reviews) | **[4.3 (924 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **924** |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| 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 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb-lite/id1498390886)

Watch IPTV content from various providers using MAC address, Xtream Codes API, or M3U playlists. Features include channel search, favorites, EPG, and VOD playback. This app requires a valid IPTV subscription.

**Highlights:** Add/remove portals, Search channels by name, Add channels to favorites, Electronic programming guide (EPG), View VOD content, Watch with subtitles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good quality stream
- 👍 Great for testing
- 👍 Amazing player
- 👍 Nice player
- 👍 Intuitive and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive pro version
- 💸 Overpriced
- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Price too high
- 💸 Not affordable

**Reported bugs**

- PiP not working properly
- App stops working after iOS updates
- Pop-up message stops movies
- App closes when loading channels on MacBook
- App not working on iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Playback speed controls
- Support for WebVideoCast
- Picture-in-picture support
- Parental control
- Record video functionality


### 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 Lite free?

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

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

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

IPTV Player is rated higher. iSTB Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.3 from 924 ratings.

### Do iSTB Lite or IPTV Player have ads?

Neither iSTB Lite nor IPTV Player shows ads.

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

iSTB Lite ships an update every 8 days, and IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, iSTB Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and IPTV Player on October 24, 2026.

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