# IPTV Player vs PLAYER IPTV

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 4.3 against PLAYER IPTV's 3.0. IPTV Player also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). PLAYER IPTV's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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 PLAYER IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 906 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of PLAYER IPTV's.

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | PLAYER IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 141 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) | [Digit Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648509021) |

## 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 | $49.99 | 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


### PLAYER IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169)

This media player allows users to stream their own content by uploading a personal playlist. It offers a 7-day free trial before requiring device activation with a small payment.

**Highlights:** Media playback, User playlist upload, 7-day free trial, Device activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Is PLAYER IPTV free?

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

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

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while PLAYER IPTV averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Player nor PLAYER IPTV shows ads.

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

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 3, 2026 and PLAYER IPTV on September 16, 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.*