Comparison

StbEmuTV (Pro) vs MySTB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

MySTB

This application acts as a modern IPTV player, consolidating your favorite content from various sources like Stalker Portals, M3U playlists, and Xtream. It allows seamless integration with existing IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices without additional costs.

Highlights
  • Multi-source IPTV support (Stalker, M3U, Xtream)
  • Import STB settings for multi-device use
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Favorites and recent watching lists
  • External player integration (e.g., VLC)
  • Multi-provider management
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Transform Your Streaming Experience with MySTB! Discover the ultimate IPTV player that brings all your favorite content together in one place. Designed for modern viewers, our app supports Stalker Portals, M3U playlists and Xtream giving you unparalleled access to your IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices—without the need for extra costs or additional subscriptions. Key Features: - Seamless Multi-Source Support: Stream content from Stalker-based providers (Mac address), Xtream (Username and Password) and M3U playlists effortlessly. - Innovative Device Integration: Import settings directly from your STB box and use your existing IPTV subscription across multiple devices. You don't even need to pay your provider for additional devices! - Modern, Intuitive UI: Navigate with ease using a sleek and user-friendly interface. - Favorites & Recent Watching: Quickly access your favorite channels and pick up where you left off. - External Player Support: Play your streams in popular apps like VLC for a customized viewing experience. - Multi-Provider Compatibility: Manage and switch between multiple IPTV providers with ease. - Customizable Themes: Personalize the app with various themes and layout options. - Secure & Private: Your data and viewing habits stay private and protected. - Autoplay next videos so you can keep watching without interruption Note: This app does not provide any content. You must add your own IPTV subscription, and you are responsible for the type of content you stream. This app is equivalent to a media player. You are fully responsible for any content you might add in this app Download now and turn every device into your ultimate entertainment hub! MySTB Premium is available as an auto-renewing yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://23apps.org/privacy/mystb

Screenshots

StbEmuTV (Pro)4 screens
MySTB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySTB at 78% against StbEmuTV (Pro)'s 19%. MySTB 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 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MySTB is free to download; StbEmuTV (Pro) costs $8.99 up front. MySTB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. StbEmuTV (Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of StbEmuTV (Pro)'s written reviews are positive against 78% of MySTB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StbEmuTV (Pro) ships an update every 4 days, MySTB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
StbEmuTV (Pro) versus MySTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStbEmuTV (Pro)MySTB
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (221 ratings)4.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better108
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunaid MuhammadTejas Patel

Customer experience

StbEmuTV (Pro)

All ratings216 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative60.6%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative69.8%

MySTB

All ratings108 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative12.2%

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

MySTB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StbEmuTV (Pro)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MySTB

Subscriptions1
  • MySTB Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is StbEmuTV (Pro) free?
StbEmuTV (Pro) costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySTB free?
MySTB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StbEmuTV (Pro) or MySTB?
MySTB is rated higher. StbEmuTV (Pro) averages 2.4 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while MySTB averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.
Do StbEmuTV (Pro) or MySTB have ads?
Neither StbEmuTV (Pro) nor MySTB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StbEmuTV (Pro) or MySTB?
StbEmuTV (Pro) ships an update every 4 days, and MySTB fortnightly. Most recently, StbEmuTV (Pro) was updated on October 30, 2026 and MySTB on October 28, 2026.

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