# IPTV Player vs VU IPTV PLAYER

The clearest difference is monetization model: VU IPTV PLAYER at free with in-app purchases against IPTV Player's subscription. VU IPTV PLAYER also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (56% vs 38%). IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VU IPTV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VU IPTV PLAYER holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 918 and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 56% of VU IPTV PLAYER's.

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | VU IPTV PLAYER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-iptv-player/id6526480705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 918 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) | [Byte9 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632555535) |

## 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


### VU IPTV PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-iptv-player/id6526480705)

This application acts as a versatile media player for IPTV services. It enables users to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from their provider, offering features like program guides and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes API support, M3U file/URL loading, Stalker Portal connectivity, Live, Movies, Series streaming, EPG (TV Program Guide), Parental Controls

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro – Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro – Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro – Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and nice interface
- 👍 Sleek, easy to use and reliable
- 🚀 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, won't refresh playlist
- 🐛 Cannot add or change users
- 🐛 EPG doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Locked in after login, can't refresh playlist
- Cannot add or change users

**Requested features**

- Add multi-list options
- Add user profiles
- Add Apple TV app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Is VU IPTV PLAYER free?

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

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

VU IPTV PLAYER is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 918 ratings, while VU IPTV PLAYER averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Player nor VU IPTV PLAYER shows ads.

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

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and VU IPTV PLAYER on October 16, 2026.

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