Comparison

EPlay vs STB IPTV Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EPlay

This media player lets you stream your own audio, video, live broadcasts, movies, series, and radio using M3U URLs. Add your desired playlists to enjoy your personal media library on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Play local audio/video files
  • Stream M3U playlists
  • Live broadcast support
  • Movie and series playback
  • Radio streaming
Features
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EPlay is a clean, modern IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Load your own M3U or M3U8 playlist, or sign in with Xtream Codes, and EPlay turns it into a fast, beautiful library — everything plays from your own provider. EPlay does not include or provide any channels, streams or media. You bring your own playlist; EPlay just plays it, beautifully. YOUR PLAYLIST, YOUR WAY - Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist from a URL - Import a local .m3u / .m3u8 file - Sign in with Xtream Codes (username + password) - Keep multiple playlists and switch anytime A LIBRARY, NOT A LIST - Live TV and video-on-demand from your playlist, organized automatically - Rich posters, ratings and details (via TMDB) - Continue Watching, Favorites and watch history - Categories with instant search - accent- and locale-aware A PLAYER THAT RESPECTS YOU - Smooth playback powered by VLC - Audio and subtitle track selection - Gesture controls and a clean, hideable interface - iPad split view and Mac support MAKE IT YOURS - 3 themes x 3 accent colors - 40+ languages PRIVACY FIRST Your playlists and credentials stay on your device. No account required. DISCLAIMER EPlay is a media player only. It does not provide, host or supply any TV channels, streams or media. You must add your own, legally obtained M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream Codes credentials.

About

STB IPTV Lite

Features
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STB IPTV Lite player will play internet TV, play Video on Demand. It requires URL of the stalker portal and a valid MAC address. It supports multiple stalker middleware. *** This is a free version with the visibility of almost all the channels and video on demands now*** *** Player will exit after 10 mins and you need restart** *** Try this application before buying "STB IPTV" full version whether your provider will support or not *** Features: §  Simple and user friendly user interfaces §  Option to add multiple stalker accounts §  Option to search live channels, genre and videos on demands §  Option to sort channels, genre or video on demands §  Volume and light control using tap §  Volume and light control using tap §  It has two inbuilt video player one support Airplay 2.0, using that you can cast to your Airplay supported TV. § Another player supports Airplay 1 casting (audio only) to airplay supported speakers and Chromecast video to supported TV § Depending upon the Stalker middleware player is selected automatically to get maximum output from the player §  From the player you can navigate directly to next series/movies/channel §  Option to set aspect ratio §  Option to lock screen §  Option to play in external players like VLC and Infuse ***Important Information*** + Internet connection is required + Airplay 1 supported so no video casting only audio through Airplay + This is a player only so you need valid MAC and stalker URL + Will show only things you have subscription from the IPTV provider. We don't have control.

Screenshots

EPlay4 screens
STB IPTV Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: STB IPTV Lite at none against EPlay's shown. STB IPTV Lite also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPlay ships an update monthly, STB IPTV Lite every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EPlay versus STB IPTV Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPlaySTB IPTV Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErge AkovaSuchismita Mondal

In-app purchases

None

EPlay

No in-app purchases

None

STB IPTV Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPlay free?
EPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STB IPTV Lite free?
STB IPTV Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EPlay or STB IPTV Lite have ads?
EPlay shows ads; STB IPTV Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, EPlay or STB IPTV Lite?
EPlay ships an update monthly, and STB IPTV Lite every 9 days. Most recently, EPlay was updated on October 24, 2026 and STB IPTV Lite on October 27, 2026.

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