# IBO PLAYER vs CRPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: IBO PLAYER at 2.8 against CRPlayer's 2.0. IBO PLAYER also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). CRPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IBO PLAYER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CRPlayer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IBO PLAYER holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBO PLAYER has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of IBO PLAYER's written reviews are positive against 0% of CRPlayer's.

IBO PLAYER ships an update every 3 months, CRPlayer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBO PLAYER | CRPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player/id1547652240/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crplayer/id1642031569/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **13.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ibrahim akoum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547652242) | [Kazuo Kamata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526785350) |

## What reviewers say

### IBO PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player/id1547652240)

This application is a powerful video streaming player that enables users to watch online TV from various internet sources on their TVOS, iOS, and MacOS devices. It supports high-quality streaming and offers a user-friendly interface with extensive content management features. A free trial is available for new users.

**Highlights:** 4K Streaming, Multiple themes, VLC player integration, Rapid streaming, Easy access and simple interface, Movie poster and trailer support, Language and subtitle selection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 📺 Good streaming quality
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Subscription issues and loss of activation
- 🔧 Poor customer support and lack of updates
- 🔍 Limited features and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Freezing and buffering issues
- Favorites list not saving
- MAC address changes causing loss of activation

**Requested features**

- Unlimited favorite channels
- Improved parental controls
- Side-by-side multitasking on iPad
- Aspect ratio adjustment


### CRPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crplayer/id1642031569)

Experience music with a realistic vinyl record player simulation. Interact with virtual records, change playback speed, and enjoy detailed animations. Unlock advanced features with in-app purchases for a personalized listening experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic vinyl record playback simulation, Interactive touch controls for speed and scrubbing, Detailed jacket and turntable animations, Select music from your library, Customizable record and player aesthetics, In-app purchases for advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Features Trial | Free | one-time |
| Extra Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBO PLAYER free?

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

### Is CRPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IBO PLAYER or CRPlayer?

IBO PLAYER is rated higher. IBO PLAYER averages 2.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while CRPlayer averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IBO PLAYER or CRPlayer have ads?

Neither IBO PLAYER nor CRPlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IBO PLAYER or CRPlayer?

IBO PLAYER ships an update every 3 months, and CRPlayer every 4 months. Most recently, IBO PLAYER was updated on October 18, 2026 and CRPlayer on October 4, 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.*