StbEmuTV (Pro) vs Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StbEmuTV (Pro)
This app allows users to watch IPTV content on their iPhone and iPad using Stalker portals. It features a user-friendly interface for managing multiple portals, channels, video on demand, and TV series. Enjoy a familiar viewing experience with support for various streaming protocols and EPG.
- Stalker IPTV support
- EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Manage TV channels, VOD, and Series
- Multiple portal management
- Stream from various protocols
- Favorite lists
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Best Stalker IPTV with complete support for iPad and iPhone, the way everyone wants to watch tv on their iPhone and iPad! Great user interface that will also allow you to manage your portals. You can maintain multiple portals using this app. StbEmuTV offers you the same UI feel as provided by your IPTV Service provider for your TV. Now you can easily use your stalker portal if you have an iPhone or an iPad. Features: - Stream video from multiple protocols (HTTP, RTMP, RTSP, TS, MMS) - EPG support - TV (Manage TV channels) - VOD (Video on Demand) - Series (TV Series) - Add, Edit, Delete, Share, Duplicate, Select Profiles and (Fast Switch) - Favorite List added (TV, VOD, Series) - Autoplay first channel of tv group. Disclaimer: - StbEmuTV does not provide or include any media or stream content - Users must enter their own portal details - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without the permission of the copyright holder.
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
This application allows users to stream TV content from various IPTV providers using Stalker portals, Xtream Codes, and M3U playlists. It offers features like channel management, TV guide integration, reminders, and video-on-demand playback. Users need a valid IPTV subscription to access content.
- Add unlimited services
- Manage genres and channels
- Manage TV Guide
- Set program reminders
- Watch Videos on Demand
- Catch up mode for live transmissions
- Manage audio and subtitles
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Tivimax IPTV Player' allows you to watch tv using Stalker portals, Xtream Codes and M3U Playlist Kindly download our 'Tivimax Lite app' to check if your subscriptions is supported, if you face issues please contact our support team. Features: - Add unlimited services - Manage your genres and channels list as you want - Manage your TV Guide - Set Reminder for upcoming programs - Watch 'Videos on Demand' anywhere - Never miss any live transmission using Catch up mode - Manage your audio and subtitle with one click. - Choose app theme that you like. - And more! Please note: - You will need a valid subscription with an IPTV provider to watch content. This app does not offer any video or audio content itself. - All content is provided by your IPTV provider. If you have any questions or problems regarding the content or your subscription, please contact your IPTV provider directly. - You will need an active internet connection to watch content. Data charges may apply. Please check with your internet provider directly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) at Free against StbEmuTV (Pro)'s $8.99. StbEmuTV (Pro)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) is free to download; StbEmuTV (Pro) costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StbEmuTV (Pro) holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of StbEmuTV (Pro)'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)'s.
StbEmuTV (Pro) ships an update every 4 days, Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StbEmuTV (Pro) | Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.4 (221 ratings) — better | 2.1 (63 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews — better | 13.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 221 — better | 63 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Junaid Muhammad | AFIFA CHAUHDARY |
Customer experience
StbEmuTV (Pro)
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
User reviews
StbEmuTV (Pro)
From 221 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great performance
- 💡 Excellent feature set
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Audio/video sync problems
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
From 63 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great user interface
- 🔒 Secure app
- 👍 Promising alternative to Tivimate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Excessive ads that disrupt usage
- 👎 Impossible to properly evaluate the app due to ads
Bugs and requests
StbEmuTV (Pro)
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to resume playback from where left off
- Channels not loading properly
- Unexpected app shutdowns after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Chromecast and AirPlay
- Implement a better channel management system
- Improve the EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Introduce a user-friendly search function
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
Reported bugs
3 issues- EPG not populating correctly
- Channels not loading properly
- Inconsistent navigation and cursor behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Add custom categories
- Improve EPG functionality
- Reduce ad frequency to allow proper testing
In-app purchases
StbEmuTV (Pro)
No in-app purchases
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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