# IPTV Player vs homeTV IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 4.3 against homeTV IPTV Player's 3.6. IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (923 vs 17) and review sentiment (39% vs 29%). homeTV IPTV Player's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and homeTV IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 923 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 29% of homeTV IPTV Player's.

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, homeTV IPTV Player daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | homeTV IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews)** | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **923** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **38.7% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) | [Bruno Goncalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214161087) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576)

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own m3u or Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, watch history, and smart search for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Supports m3u and Xtream playlists, Browse content details and trailers, Favorite content for quick access, Continue watching where you left off, Smart search functionality, Picture-in-picture support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| OPUS PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly V2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Opus Pro 3 Months V3 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OPUS PRO 3 Months V4 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months V2 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months V2 | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| OPUS Extra Device | $24.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable app
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast playback
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy playback
- 🐛 Unreliable restore purchases
- 🐛 Slow initial load times
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- Playlist download issues
- Incorrect metadata display
- Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Parental controls
- A-Z channel sorting
- Favorites management
- Grid-style channel layout
- Live TV EPG


### homeTV IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357)

This app provides a user-friendly interface for streaming IPTV content on Apple TV and iPhone. It simplifies navigation and organization of your favorite channels and shows, offering features like EPG and multi-audio track support for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Organize IPTV lists by categories, Access recent and favorite content, Customizable favorite categories, iCloud settings synchronization, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Multiple audio track support, Subtitle support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $200.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Is homeTV IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or homeTV IPTV Player?

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while homeTV IPTV Player averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do IPTV Player or homeTV IPTV Player have ads?

Neither IPTV Player nor homeTV IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or homeTV IPTV Player?

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and homeTV IPTV Player daily. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and homeTV IPTV Player on October 24, 2026.

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