# APTV vs 3DApollo

The clearest difference is rating: APTV at 4.5 against 3DApollo's 3.0. APTV also leads on ratings volume (431 vs 2) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). 3DApollo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3DApollo sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

APTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APTV has 431 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of APTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3DApollo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

APTV ships an update every 2 weeks, 3DApollo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APTV | 3DApollo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv/id1630403500/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dapollo/id6736429007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **431** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzhou Xiying Guangnian Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619964518) | [Weidong Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448204079) |

## 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 |


### 3DApollo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dapollo/id6736429007)

This app offers an immersive and simple control experience for Klipper-based 3D printers. It allows for multi-device management, intuitive parameter adjustments, and efficient model organization. Enjoy a professional control screen experience with landscape mode and secure configuration saving.

**Highlights:** Multi-device management for Klipper systems, Intuitive and user-friendly control interface, Efficient 3D model uploading, storage, and management, Landscape mode for a professional control screen, One-click saving of printer configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 赞助一瓶农夫三拳 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞助一瓶脉动饮料 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞助一瓶可口可乐 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apollo大会员续费一个月 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 赞助一杯咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apollo大会员续费三个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Apollo大会员续费一年 | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APTV free?

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

### Is 3DApollo free?

3DApollo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, APTV or 3DApollo?

APTV is rated higher. APTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while 3DApollo averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do APTV or 3DApollo have ads?

Neither APTV nor 3DApollo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APTV or 3DApollo?

APTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3DApollo every 3 weeks. Most recently, APTV was updated on September 25, 2026 and 3DApollo on September 19, 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.*