# Wolf Player vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 4.5 against Wolf Player's 4.0. IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 6). Wolf Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wolf Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wolf Player ships an update weekly, IPTV Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wolf Player | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-player/id1639016824/reviews) | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-smart-pro/id6473207331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kareem almurtadha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613145885) | [LightApps OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683318905) |

## What reviewers say

### Wolf Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-player/id1639016824)

This media player allows users to stream content using Xtream API credentials, M3U URLs, or local files. It supports basic AVPlayer and advanced VLC Player functionalities for a versatile playback experience.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes API support, M3U URL & Playlist playback, Local audio/video file playback, Basic AVPlayer functionality, Advanced VLC Player integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Code | $11.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-smart-pro/id6473207331)

Stream your favorite digital content, including movies, TV series, and live sports. Effortlessly import, store, and organize IPTV playlists and channels for seamless viewing with a modern video player.

**Highlights:** IPTV playlist management, Program schedule display, Modern video player, M3U and Xtream playlist support, Advanced search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| IPTV PRO | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wolf Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wolf Player or IPTV Player?

IPTV Player is rated higher. Wolf Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do Wolf Player or IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Wolf Player nor IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wolf Player or IPTV Player?

Wolf Player ships an update weekly, and IPTV Player every 10 days. Most recently, Wolf Player was updated on September 27, 2026 and IPTV Player on September 29, 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.*