# StbEmuTV (Pro) vs UHF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UHF at 71% against StbEmuTV (Pro)'s 19%. UHF also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.4). StbEmuTV (Pro)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

UHF is free to download; StbEmuTV (Pro) costs $8.99 up front. UHF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StbEmuTV (Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UHF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UHF has 3.1K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of StbEmuTV (Pro)'s written reviews are positive against 71% of UHF's.

StbEmuTV (Pro) ships an update every 4 days, UHF every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StbEmuTV (Pro) | UHF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv-pro/id1564403188/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uhf-love-your-iptv/id6443751726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 221 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **71.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junaid Muhammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/618092948) | [Short Wavelength Applications SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819265444) |

## What reviewers say

### StbEmuTV (Pro)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv-pro/id1564403188)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Entertainment, #147 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Stalker IPTV support, EPG (Electronic Program Guide), Manage TV channels, VOD, and Series, Multiple portal management, Stream from various protocols, Favorite lists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great performance
- 💡 Excellent feature set
- 🔒 Secure and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Audio/video sync problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add support for Chromecast and AirPlay
- Implement a better channel management system
- Improve the EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Introduce a user-friendly search function


### UHF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uhf-love-your-iptv/id6443751726)

This app acts as a smart media player for your favorite TV channels, movies, and series. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like a touch-friendly EPG, offline viewing, and casting to larger screens. It also includes a built-in VPN for secure streaming and allows for local TV recording.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U8, Xtream, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby playlists, Touchscreen-optimized EPG, Offline playback via downloads, AirPlay and Chromecast casting, Built-in VPN for secure streaming, Trakt account integration, Local TV recording with companion app

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and stable performance
- 👍 Intuitive and visually appealing UI
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 💡 Excellent cross-device sync and integration
- 👍 Frequent updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues and freezes
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
- 💡 Lack of advanced features like pause/rewind live TV
- 🐛 EPG data not always accurate or up-to-date

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Occasional crashes when switching between playlists
- Subtitles not working for some content

**Requested features**

- Add pause/rewind live TV functionality
- Improve EPG data accuracy and reliability
- Introduce more customization options for the UI
- Add support for more VPN providers
- Implement a 'recently watched' section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StbEmuTV (Pro) free?

StbEmuTV (Pro) costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UHF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StbEmuTV (Pro) or UHF?

UHF is rated higher. StbEmuTV (Pro) averages 2.4 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while UHF averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do StbEmuTV (Pro) or UHF have ads?

Neither StbEmuTV (Pro) nor UHF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StbEmuTV (Pro) or UHF?

StbEmuTV (Pro) ships an update every 4 days, and UHF every 5 days. Most recently, StbEmuTV (Pro) was updated on November 3, 2026 and UHF on November 3, 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.*
