# APTV vs 寻星师

The clearest difference is rating: 寻星师 at 5.0 against APTV's 4.5. 寻星师 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). APTV's advantage is ratings volume (431 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 寻星师 asks for nothing beyond the download.

寻星师 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APTV has 431 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

APTV ships an update every 2 weeks, 寻星师 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APTV | 寻星师 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv/id1630403500/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6446132807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **431** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Xiying Guangnian Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619964518) | [文 段](https://appshunter.io/developer/598835218) |

## What reviewers say

### APTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv/id1630403500)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

A versatile IPTV player offering real-time previews and playback capabilities for M3U playlists. It supports various streaming protocols, high-quality video decoding, and advanced IPTV features like EPG and channel management across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Real-time M3U playlist preview, Live playback and rewind (source dependent), HLS, HTTP, RTMP protocol support, 4K/HDR/HLG video decoding, EPG electronic program guide, Channel management (categorization, favorites, history), iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APTV Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### 寻星师

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6446132807)

This app provides smart astronomical observation tools for enthusiasts and astronomers. It features a built-in star map with over 100,000 celestial bodies, real-time viewing information, and a visual interface to help locate stars. It also offers educational content to help users learn about astronomy.

**Highlights:** Smart star finding with built-in star map, 100,000+ celestial body data, Real-time viewing conditions and daily plans, Visual star finding interface, Electronic finderscope via phone camera, Astronomy courses and learning content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APTV free?

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

### Is 寻星师 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APTV or 寻星师?

寻星师 is rated higher. APTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while 寻星师 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do APTV or 寻星师 have ads?

Neither APTV nor 寻星师 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APTV or 寻星师?

APTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and 寻星师 monthly. Most recently, APTV was updated on September 25, 2026 and 寻星师 on August 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.*