# IPTV vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV at none against IPTV Player's 16. IPTV also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 38%). IPTV Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (918 vs 69). On price, rating, update cadence 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. IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for IPTV against 4.3 for IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 918 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of IPTV's written reviews are positive against 38% of IPTV Player's.

IPTV ships an update every 5 weeks, IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv/id1553618501/reviews) | **[4.3 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **918** |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 58 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sinan Sarica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552617190) | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv/id1553618501)

Bu akıllı telefonlar için gelişmiş bir IPTV oynatıcısıdır. Kimlik bilgilerinizle oynatma listelerindeki kanalları otomatik olarak tarar, yükler ve izler. Xtream API ve m3u desteği sunar ve favori kanallarınız için çalma listeleri oluşturmanıza olanak tanır.

**Highlights:** Otomatik kanal tarama ve yükleme, Xtream API ve m3u desteği, Harici oynatıcıya gerek yok, Favori çalma listesi oluşturma

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance
- 💡 Useful for IPTV streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- 🔍 Lack of channel search/organization
- 💡 Missing advanced features (EPG, favorites, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- M3U playlist not loading properly
- Channels disappearing from list
- Playback freezing or stuttering

**Requested features**

- Channel search and categorization
- Favorites/playlist management
- EPG (electronic program guide) support
- Playback controls (seek, rewind, etc.)


### 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 IPTV free?

IPTV 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, IPTV or IPTV Player?

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.3 from 918 ratings.

### Do IPTV or IPTV Player have ads?

IPTV shows ads; IPTV Player does not.

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

IPTV ships an update every 5 weeks, and IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPTV was updated on October 5, 2026 and IPTV Player on October 14, 2026.

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