Comparison

StbEmuTV vs IPTV Player Live

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

Head to head
About

StbEmuTV

Watch IPTV content on your iPhone and iPad with a user-friendly interface that mimics your provider's TV experience. Manage multiple portals, channels, video on demand, and TV series with ease. Supports various streaming protocols and includes EPG functionality.

Highlights
  • Stalker IPTV support
  • Multiple portal management
  • EPG support
  • Video on Demand (VOD)
  • TV Series support
  • Unlimited profiles
  • 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: - Unlimited Profiles - 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) 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

IPTV Player Live

Stream your own IPTV channels and video-on-demand content with this player. Easily import playlists from various sources and enjoy a superior viewing experience across your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Organize, favorite, and search your content for quick access.

Highlights
  • Import M3U/M3U8 playlists
  • Xtream Codes support
  • Live TV and VoD streaming
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Picture-in-Picture multitasking
  • Favorites and channel organization
  • Face ID/Touch ID security
Features
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We know your pain. Most IPTV player apps out there aren't great. You deserve a better IPTV experience. This app is not only superior, it is also free. Getting started is easy: 1. Add your IPTV playlist - these are usually M3U files 2. Explore and search in your channels 3. Start watching a live stream with one tap! You can watch anywhere, on your iPhone or iPad, go full screen, Picture-in-Picture to multi-task, or use AirPlay to watch on Apple TV or any AirPlay-enabled audio/video device. You can also download our tvOS app for a beautiful experience adapted to Apple TV. == Add your playlists ==== • Import your IPTV playlist from a web URL, a local file, iCloud, or using your Xtream Codes credentials. • Supports M3U and M3U8 formats • Syncs your playlists, history, and favorites across your devices with iCloud (requires iOS 17 or later). == Watch anywhere ==== • Supports streaming live TV channels, VoD (Video-on-Demand), Shows, etc. • Supports AirPlay and Chromecast: Play and cast your content for a larger screen experience in the living room or with family and friends. • Organize and browse your channels by channel category, playlist, region, and language. == Make it yours ==== • Add channels to Favorites for quicker access. • Instant access to your favorite and previously watched channels using Spotlight Search. • Sort channels by most recently watched, alphabetically, and more. • Select multiple channels to manage them easily in one go. • Unlock the app using Face ID or Touch ID. (Option in Settings) == Choose a superior app ==== • Works across different device forms, with excellent iPad experience, taking advantage of your screen real estate for immersive browsing and playback. • App also available for your Apple TV and Mac. This app is a media manager and player and does not come pre-loaded with any content. It is designed to help you enjoy your own content, better than what you may have tried already. Notice: It is your responsibility to verify your content to make sure it is fair and legal. This is a Chromecast-enabled app which lets stream to Chromecast products including Google Chromecast and TVs with Chromecast built-in. Chromecast is a trademark of Google LLC. - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StbEmuTV4 screens
IPTV Player Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player Live at 63% against StbEmuTV's 13%. IPTV Player Live also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 51). StbEmuTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, 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

Both are free to download. IPTV Player Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StbEmuTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player Live has 1.8K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of StbEmuTV's written reviews are positive against 63% of IPTV Player Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StbEmuTV ships an update every 4 days, IPTV Player Live every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StbEmuTV versus IPTV Player Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStbEmuTVIPTV Player Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (51 ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings511.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB70 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJunaid MuhammadZanApps

Customer experience

StbEmuTV

All ratings50 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative64.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%

IPTV Player Live

All ratings1,735 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

StbEmuTV

From 51 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Fast app loading
  • 👍 Good for short-term streaming
  • 👍 Menu/guide works well
  • 👍 Can type channel numbers

Room to improve

  • 광고 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Frequent buffering
  • 🐛 Streams stop frequently
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Unusable free version

IPTV Player Live

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and stable
  • 👍 Simple and elegant UI
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🎉 Great free IPTV app
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues
  • 🔀 Difficulty with channel sorting/organization
  • 🔍 Missing EPG/program guide
  • 🔀 Inconsistent Chromecast/AirPlay support

Bugs and requests

StbEmuTV

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Streams stop after 30 seconds
  • Channels won't launch
  • App not working
  • Error m3u08 not supported
  • Other devices stopped working
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  • Pro version runs worse
  • Streams not working
  • App not starting after update
  • App freezes
  • Frequent ad every 3 min 25 sec
  • Frequent ad every 2-3 min
  • Mac address install and host not working
  • Video keeps playing in background while ad blocks screen
  • App pauses streaming due to ads
  • Streaming interrupts every 2 minutes due to ads
  • 1 minute 1 ad in free version
  • Video play won't work after some time, keeps buffering
  • App keeps crashing
  • App doesn't work
  • App stopped working after updates
  • Channels take longer to load
  • Channels freeze after a short time
  • Network connection lost error
  • App crashes when editing URLs
  • App not working on jailbroken devices
  • App not working on iOS 12x
  • App not working on jailbroken iPad
  • App not working on WiFi after some time

Requested features

12 requests
  • Make app available for Android
  • Make app available for PC/macOS
  • Allow users to close full-screen ads
  • Fix pro version compatibility with older iOS
  • Allow editing existing URLs
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  • Add panel editing option
  • Add panel deletion option
  • Improve audio/video sync
  • Detect Apple TV for screen mirroring
  • Offer pro and xtream package discount
  • Lower pricing for Turkey
  • Single purchase for all platforms

IPTV Player Live

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when adding certain playlists
  • Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
  • Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add EPG/program guide
  • Improve channel sorting and organization
  • Enhance Chromecast/AirPlay functionality
  • Introduce customizable UI themes

In-app purchases

None

StbEmuTV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Player Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StbEmuTV free?
StbEmuTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Player Live free?
IPTV Player Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StbEmuTV or IPTV Player Live?
IPTV Player Live is rated higher. StbEmuTV averages 2.3 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while IPTV Player Live averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do StbEmuTV or IPTV Player Live have ads?
Both StbEmuTV and IPTV Player Live show ads.
Which is updated more often, StbEmuTV or IPTV Player Live?
StbEmuTV ships an update every 4 days, and IPTV Player Live every 9 days. Most recently, StbEmuTV was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Player Live on November 3, 2026.

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