# Dolby XP vs SWIPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SWIPTV at 72% against Dolby XP's 6%. SWIPTV also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Dolby XP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SWIPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dolby XP asks for nothing beyond the download.

SWIPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Dolby XP's written reviews are positive against 72% of SWIPTV's.

Dolby XP ships an update every 2 months, SWIPTV weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolby XP | SWIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolby-xp/id1532001619/reviews) | **[4.2 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiptv-iptv-player/id1658538188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dolby Laboratories](https://appshunter.io/developer/568188904) | [CreativeMind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594333261) |

## What reviewers say

### Dolby XP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolby-xp/id1532001619)

This invite-only application is designed for authorized partners and content creators to explore curated Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences. It offers tailored demos and showcases the full potential of Dolby's immersive audio and video technologies across various entertainment categories.

**Highlights:** Showcases Dolby Vision experiences, Demonstrates Dolby Atmos experiences, Curated content for partners, Tailored demos for creators, Explores entertainment categories

**In-app purchases:** none


### SWIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiptv-iptv-player/id1658538188)

Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback with advanced features like catchup, HDR, and subtitle integration.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes API support, Live TV, Movies, Series playback, Catchup and Replay functionality, HDR and Dolby Vision support, Trakt.tv integration, Subtitle search and download, Offline downloads

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro 3 month (not sale anymore) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly - Family | $3.99 | per month |
| Bi-Yearly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Bi-Yearly - Family | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly - Family | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and intuitive UI/GUI
- 🚀 Fast playlist and EPG loading
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Excellent developer responsiveness and updates
- 🌟 High-quality picture and streams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buffering and lagging issues
- ⚠️ Occasional crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Slow refresh times for EPG/playlists
- ⚫ Black screen issues
- 🚫 No Android or Android TV app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on Apple TV after updates
- Playlist refresh errors on Apple TV
- Movie downloads not working
- Scrubbing forward/back doesn't work on demand content
- App crashes on load, EPG not loading

**Requested features**

- Android and Android TV app
- Lifetime subscription option
- Multi-view/tiling of multiple channels
- Ability to mark episodes/seasons as watched
- Rewind live channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolby XP free?

Dolby XP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SWIPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dolby XP or SWIPTV?

SWIPTV is rated higher. Dolby XP averages 2.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while SWIPTV averages 4.2 from 123 ratings.

### Do Dolby XP or SWIPTV have ads?

Neither Dolby XP nor SWIPTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dolby XP or SWIPTV?

Dolby XP ships an update every 2 months, and SWIPTV weekly. Most recently, Dolby XP was updated on October 24, 2026 and SWIPTV on October 24, 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.*