# Prime IPTV vs Hot Player

The clearest difference is ads: Hot Player at none against Prime IPTV's shown. Prime IPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prime IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year 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.

Prime IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prime IPTV has 180 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Prime IPTV's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hot Player's.

Prime IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, Hot Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prime IPTV | Hot Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-iptv/id1596926647/reviews)** | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitthalbhai Dankhra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596926649) | [STE DIGI VIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769242851) |

## What reviewers say

### Prime IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-iptv/id1596926647)

This application is a versatile video streaming player for live TV, movies, series, and TV catchup. It offers fast streaming, easy access, and advanced playback features like resume functionality and picture-in-picture. Users can manage content with sorting, searching, and favorites, and customize subtitle appearance.

**Highlights:** Live TV, Movies, and Series Streaming, Resume functionality, Fast streaming, Auto-update TV Guide (EPG), Sorting and searching, Add to favorites, Parental Controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan For iPhone, iPad | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan For Mac | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan For Apple TV | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan For All Devices | $8.99 | per year |


### 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 Prime IPTV free?

Prime IPTV 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, Prime IPTV or Hot Player?

Prime IPTV is rated higher. Prime IPTV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Hot Player averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

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

Prime IPTV shows ads; Hot Player does not.

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

Prime IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hot Player every 6 months. Most recently, Prime IPTV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hot Player on November 8, 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.*