# ELK PLAYER vs Zen IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zen IPTV Player at 80% against ELK PLAYER's 11%. Zen IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (154 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ELK PLAYER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zen IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zen IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen IPTV Player has 154 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of ELK PLAYER's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen IPTV Player's.

ELK PLAYER ships an update every 15 months, Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ELK PLAYER | Zen IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elk-player/id1599337549/reviews) | **[4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ELKPLAYER LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599337551) | [Romain Guyonvarch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580315100) |

## What reviewers say

### ELK PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elk-player/id1599337549)

A powerful media player for iOS devices offering multi-language support, customizable themes, and easy access to your favorite content. It provides a fast playback experience and includes parental controls. The app is free to try for 7 days, with a one-time activation fee.

**Highlights:** Multi-Languages, Multi-themes, Fast player, Easy access, Manage favorites, Parent Lock, Wide codec support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $6.99 | one-time |


### Zen IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193)

This application provides a streamlined and visually appealing platform for playing IPTV content, including TV channels, movies, and series. It offers advanced playback features like Picture in Picture and automatic version grouping, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced family profiles and content management.

**Highlights:** TV channels, Catchup, Movies, Series playback, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision support, Multi-language subtitles and audio, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Picture in Picture mode, Automatic version grouping, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ELK PLAYER free?

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

### Is Zen IPTV Player free?

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

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

Zen IPTV Player is rated higher. ELK PLAYER averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Zen IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 154 ratings.

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

Neither ELK PLAYER nor Zen IPTV Player shows ads.

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

ELK PLAYER ships an update every 15 months, and Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, ELK PLAYER was updated on October 19, 2026 and Zen IPTV Player on October 27, 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.*