# POP vs Vivo Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vivo Player at 84% against POP's 27%. Vivo Player also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (1K vs 24). POP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Vivo Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivo Player has 1K ratings behind it against 24, 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 84% of Vivo Player's.

POP ships an update every 2 months, Vivo Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | POP | Vivo Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-player/id1571271237/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivo-player-smart-iptv-player/id6479256394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaser Moursi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448627148) | [VivoPlayer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735327515) |

## 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


### Vivo Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivo-player-smart-iptv-player/id6479256394)

This application serves as an advanced m3u stream player for iOS, tvOS, and macOS. It offers a simple interface and robust controls for enjoying TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality, supporting all screen resolutions including 4K. Easily add and manage your playlists for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** M3U stream player, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Easy playlist loading, Fast streaming, Add to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POP free?

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

### Is Vivo Player free?

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

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

Vivo Player is rated higher. POP averages 3.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Vivo Player averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do POP or Vivo Player have ads?

Neither POP nor Vivo Player shows ads.

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

POP ships an update every 2 months, and Vivo Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, POP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vivo Player on October 24, 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.*