# StbEmuTV vs IPTV Player Live

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | StbEmuTV | IPTV Player Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv/id1567306197/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Junaid Muhammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/618092948) | [ZanApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/461775015) |

## What reviewers say

### StbEmuTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv/id1567306197)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Streams stop after 30 seconds
- Channels won't launch
- App not working
- Error m3u08 not supported
- Other devices stopped working

**Requested features**

- 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


### IPTV Player Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding certain playlists
- Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
- Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*