# POP vs Ib Player

The clearest difference is rating: Ib Player at 4.7 against POP's 3.0. Ib Player also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 27%) and ratings volume (470 vs 23). POP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ib Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. POP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ib Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ib Player has 470 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of POP's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ib Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POP | Ib Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-player/id1571271237/reviews) | **[4.7 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **470** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaser Moursi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448627148) | [IRBOETECH CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688985462) |

## What reviewers say

### POP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-player/id1571271237)

This advanced media player supports high-definition resolutions including 2K and 4K. It is designed to play m3u8 URLs, offering a seamless viewing experience for various media streams.

**Highlights:** Plays m3u8 URLs, Supports HD, 2K, and 4K resolutions, Advanced media playback, High-definition streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ib Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425)

This app is a professional media player designed to quickly load and stream m3u playlists. Enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality across all screen resolutions, including 4K. It offers advanced controls, a simple user interface, and support for multiple languages and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u playlist loading, High-quality streaming, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Add content to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Belle application
- 👍 Super accessible
- 👍 Mükemmel
- 👍 The best IPTV app available
- 👍 Worth paying for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Subscription needed per device
- 😠 App not opening after payment
- 😠 Freezing issues
- 😠 Crashing when scrolling
- 😠 No control over subtitle font

**Reported bugs**

- App not starting
- Subscription not working
- App crashing
- App freezing
- App not opening

**Requested features**

- Option to select external video player
- Sync across devices
- Pay one price for all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POP free?

POP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ib Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POP or Ib Player?

Ib Player is rated higher. POP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Ib Player averages 4.7 from 470 ratings.

### Do POP or Ib Player have ads?

Neither POP nor Ib Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POP or Ib Player?

POP ships an update every 2 months, and Ib Player every 2 months. Most recently, POP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Ib Player on September 26, 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.*