Comparison

iTV vs Rubu Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTV

Stream live TV channels from your IPTV provider on your mobile devices. Organize your favorite channels, search for content, and enjoy an ad-free viewing experience with a modern interface.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV channels
  • Supports multiple playlists
  • Favorite channels
  • Search functionality
  • Modern user interface
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Make room for the channels you choose. iTV brings your own TV sources into a calm, ad-free player for iPhone and iPad. Add an M3U link, open a local M3U playlist, or sign in with Xtream credentials. • Keep multiple sources together. Search, favorite, hide and rename channels, and return to recently watched channels. • Add an XMLTV guide in .xml or .xml.gz format. Programme information depends on the guide data you supply. • Use background audio on iPhone and iPad. Picture in Picture and AirPlay work with supported streams; availability depends on the stream and playback method. • Import and export your library as a JSON backup, and choose a TV-inspired theme. On Apple Watch, play compatible channels sent from iPhone while the app is open, or continue on iPhone; playback depends on the source, device and connection. Optional iTV Plus adds expanded channel access, App Lock, iCloud sync, more app icons, and access to favorites and recently watched channels on Apple Watch. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a lifetime one-time purchase. Prices are shown in your local currency in the App Store. Cancel subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends to avoid renewal; manage them in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime purchases do not renew. Previous iTV Premium buyers can Restore Purchases with the same Apple Account to keep permanent Plus access. iTV does not provide TV channels, programme guides or other content. Bring sources and guide data that you are authorized to use. Terms of Service: https://www.makexyz.app/itv/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://www.makexyz.app/itv/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rubu Player

This smart IPTV player lets you stream content from various sources, manage multiple playlists, and cast to your TV. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and replay for a personalized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Content Search
  • Multiple Playlists Support
  • Chromecast Compatibility
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
  • AirPlay Integration
  • Replay Functionality
Features
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Introducing Rubu: Your Ultimate IPTV Streaming Solution Are you seeking to liberate yourself from the constraints of conventional TV? Look no further than Rubu, an avant-garde smart IPTV player that revolutionizes your television watching encounter. With its revolutionary features and potent capabilities, Rubu unveils a realm of boundless entertainment prospects. Unleash the Power of Rubu: Rubu stands as an embodiment of the forthcoming television era, furnishing an array of attributes meticulously crafted to elevate your streaming expedition: Content Search: Exhausted from sifting through an abyss of choices? Rubu's robust search functionality empowers you to effortlessly locate the movies, TV series, and live channels your heart desires. Multiple Playlists Support: Cater to your diverse entertainment predilections by incorporating multiple m3u files or Json and curating distinct playlists. Seamlessly oversee and alternate between them for a bespoke experience. Chromecast Compatibility: Elevate your viewing rendezvous by wirelessly streaming movies, series, live channels, and online content directly onto your TV through Chromecast integration. Picture in Picture (PiP): Why settle for a solitary channel when you can luxuriate in the simultaneous display of two? The Rubu PiP feature empowers you to watch two disparate channels or videos side by side in a suspended window. AirPlay Integration: Seamlessly synchronize your Apple device with your TV via AirPlay, granting you the privilege of savoring harmonious streams on the expansive screen. PiP harmoniously collaborates with AirPlay, engendering an even more immersive involvement. Recent Additions: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest content inclusions. Rubu ensures you stay abreast of newly infused movies, series, and live channels. Replay Functionality: Overslept a live broadcast? Rest easy, for Rubu's replay capabilities have you covered, endowing you with the autonomy to catch up on live channels at your leisure. Discover Rubu: The Smart IPTV Player: Embark on an odyssey of entertainment unlike any other by acquiring Rubu. Immerse yourself in a universe of movies, series, and TV shows, all readily accessible at your fingertips. Bid adieu to confinements and embrace the unadulterated potential of your television. Important Note: The illustrations provided serve as a visual aide and do not depict actual video content. Rather, they offer a glimpse into the user-friendly interface of Rubu. It is imperative to acknowledge that Rubu and its progenitor do not furnish digital content. Users are accountable for furnishing their individual content to fully harness the app's prowess. It is strongly advised to meticulously review the terms prior to usage.

Screenshots

iTV4 screens
Rubu Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTV at 4.4 against Rubu Player's 3.0. Rubu Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Rubu Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTV versus Rubu Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTVRubu Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROMOTO TSUJIRUBU LLC

Customer experience

iTV

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rubu Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iTV

Subscriptions2
  • iTV Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • iTV Plus Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time3
  • o!TV Pro$1.99
  • iTV Plus Lifetime Offer$9.99
  • iTV Plus Lifetime$19.99
None

Rubu Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTV free?
iTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rubu Player free?
Rubu Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTV or Rubu Player?
iTV is rated higher. iTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Rubu Player averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iTV or Rubu Player have ads?
Neither iTV nor Rubu Player shows ads.

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