# Playberry vs Ib Player

The clearest difference is rating: Ib Player at 4.7 against Playberry's 3.5. Ib Player also leads on ratings volume (587 vs 88) and review sentiment (48% vs 38%). Playberry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ib Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Playberry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ib Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ib Player has 587 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Playberry's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ib Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playberry | Ib Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playberry/id1613037091/reviews) | **[4.7 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **587** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitali Diakonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613037093) | [IRBOETECH CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688985462) |

## What reviewers say

### Playberry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playberry/id1613037091)

This app allows you to play your m3u playlists with a powerful built-in player. Stream live TV and VOD content, cast to your big screen, and enjoy an ad-free experience. It supports multiple devices and offers advanced playback features.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Built-in powerful player, Airplay mirroring/casting, EPG support, Ad-free experience, Live and VOD streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interface and user-friendly
- 👍 Good for watching movies
- 👍 Excellent app when it works
- 👍 Developer has done awesome improvements
- 👍 Fast working app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback error message
- 🐛 Cannot stream without WiFi
- 🐛 App doesn't work on mobile data
- 🐛 Freezes during playback
- 🐛 Only works on WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- Playback error
- WiFi only option issue
- Freezing during playback
- Animes do not have subtitles
- Favorites list limit of 50

**Requested features**

- Remove WiFi only option
- Add picture in picture support
- Install own subtitles
- Select default country in EPG
- Fix cell data issue


### Ib Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425)

This app is a professional media player designed to quickly load and stream m3u playlists. Enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality across all screen resolutions, including 4K. It offers advanced controls, a simple user interface, and support for multiple languages and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u playlist loading, High-quality streaming, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Add content to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Belle application
- 👍 Super accessible
- 👍 Mükemmel
- 👍 The best IPTV app available
- 👍 Worth paying for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Subscription needed per device
- 😠 App not opening after payment
- 😠 Freezing issues
- 😠 Crashing when scrolling
- 😠 No control over subtitle font

**Reported bugs**

- App not starting
- Subscription not working
- App crashing
- App freezing
- App not opening

**Requested features**

- Option to select external video player
- Sync across devices
- Pay one price for all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playberry free?

Playberry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ib Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playberry or Ib Player?

Ib Player is rated higher. Playberry averages 3.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Ib Player averages 4.7 from 587 ratings.

### Do Playberry or Ib Player have ads?

Neither Playberry nor Ib Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playberry or Ib Player?

Playberry ships an update every 2 months, and Ib Player every 2 months. Most recently, Playberry was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ib Player on November 12, 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.*