# homeTV IPTV Player vs Cap Player

The clearest difference is rating: Cap Player at 4.5 against homeTV IPTV Player's 3.6. Cap Player also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). homeTV IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. homeTV IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cap Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cap Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: homeTV IPTV Player has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of homeTV IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 57% of Cap Player's.

homeTV IPTV Player ships an update daily, Cap Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | homeTV IPTV Player | Cap Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cap-player/id6471679250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Goncalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214161087) | [CAP PLAYER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715864131) |

## What reviewers say

### homeTV IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357)

This app provides a user-friendly interface for streaming IPTV content on Apple TV and iPhone. It simplifies navigation and organization of your favorite channels and shows, offering features like EPG and multi-audio track support for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Organize IPTV lists by categories, Access recent and favorite content, Customizable favorite categories, iCloud settings synchronization, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Multiple audio track support, Subtitle support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $200.00 | one-time |


### Cap Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cap-player/id6471679250)

This optimized player allows for lightning-fast m3u streaming on iOS and tvOS. Load playlists effortlessly for uninterrupted, high-quality content with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like content details, favorites, and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast m3u streaming, Effortless playlist loading, User-friendly interface, Content details (release date, actors, ratings), Favorites list, Parental controls, Support for VLC and Fast Streaming

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is homeTV IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Cap Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, homeTV IPTV Player or Cap Player?

Cap Player is rated higher. homeTV IPTV Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cap Player averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do homeTV IPTV Player or Cap Player have ads?

Neither homeTV IPTV Player nor Cap Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, homeTV IPTV Player or Cap Player?

homeTV IPTV Player ships an update daily, and Cap Player every 2 months. Most recently, homeTV IPTV Player was updated on September 8, 2026 and Cap Player on September 10, 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.*