# MOVE TV vs Hot Player

The clearest difference is rating: Hot Player at 3.9 against MOVE TV's 1.8. Hot Player also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 6%) and device support (5 vs 3). MOVE TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hot Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. MOVE TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of MOVE TV's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hot Player's.

MOVE TV ships an update every 5 weeks, Hot Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOVE TV | Hot Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-tv/id1628850139/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telekom Srbija](https://appshunter.io/developer/669217086) | [STE DIGI VIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769242851) |

## What reviewers say

### MOVE TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-tv/id1628850139)

Stream live TV and radio channels on your iPhone, anywhere, anytime. Catch up on missed programs, pause live broadcasts, and enjoy on-demand content. Experience modern digital television that fits your schedule.

**Highlights:** Live TV and radio streaming, Over 500 channels available, Catch-up TV functionality, Pause and rewind live broadcasts, Video on demand library, Personalized digital television

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 MOVE TV free?

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

### Is Hot Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MOVE TV or Hot Player?

Hot Player is rated higher. MOVE TV averages 1.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Hot Player averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do MOVE TV or Hot Player have ads?

Neither MOVE TV nor Hot Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MOVE TV or Hot Player?

MOVE TV ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hot Player every 6 months. Most recently, MOVE TV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hot Player on November 4, 2026.

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