# IPTV Player vs Hot Player

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hot Player at free with in-app purchases against IPTV Player's subscription. IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (929 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hot Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 929 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Hot Player every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | Hot Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (929 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews)** | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **929** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) | [STE DIGI VIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769242851) |

## 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


### Hot Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404)

This application allows you to play your own video playlists using M3U/M3U8 links or Xtream Codes accounts. It supports high-quality playback with hardware decoding and offers features like EPG, subtitle selection, and resume playback. A premium subscription unlocks continued use after the trial period.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Xtream Codes account integration, Hardware decoding up to 4K HDR10/HLG, Live streams with EPG and auto-reconnect, Audio and subtitle track selection, Resume playback, Voice search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Year Access (iOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access (tvOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access (macOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and fluid performance
- ✨ Nice layout and visuals
- 🌟 Good for streaming
- 💯 Works well with correct links

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent video stream interruptions
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Playlist not loading
- 🐛 No sound issues
- 🐛 Payment and subscription problems

**Reported bugs**

- Video stream cuts out frequently
- App freezes at launch
- Playlist does not load
- App stops working after the first day or after payment
- App is not working since a few days

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture (PIP) functionality
- Add user agent edit option
- Add user management for device licenses
- Add ability to sort TV favorites
- Add support for HDR HLG and HDR10


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Hot Player free?

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

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

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 929 ratings, while Hot Player averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Player nor Hot Player shows ads.

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

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hot Player every 6 months. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hot Player on October 30, 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.*