# TV Set vs MySTB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySTB at 78% against TV Set's 0%. MySTB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (104 vs 7). TV Set's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MySTB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySTB has 104 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Set's written reviews are positive against 78% of MySTB's.

TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, MySTB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Set | MySTB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-set/id1660197316/reviews) | **[4.7 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-iptv-player/id6736851050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heiko Wichmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/423986815) | [Tejas Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197936144) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-set/id1660197316)

Watch live TV channels and browse program information effortlessly. This app offers a clean interface and seamless integration for a distraction-free viewing experience. Setup requires only two URLs for channel lists and electronic program guide data.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Channel zapping, Program information display, Fullscreen landscape mode, Clean user interface, M3U and XMLTV URL support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete TV Channel Listing | $3.99 | one-time |


### MySTB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-iptv-player/id6736851050)

This application acts as a modern IPTV player, consolidating your favorite content from various sources like Stalker Portals, M3U playlists, and Xtream. It allows seamless integration with existing IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices without additional costs.

**Highlights:** Multi-source IPTV support (Stalker, M3U, Xtream), Import STB settings for multi-device use, Intuitive user interface, Favorites and recent watching lists, External player integration (e.g., VLC), Multi-provider management, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MySTB Premium Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Set free?

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

### Is MySTB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Set or MySTB?

MySTB is rated higher. TV Set averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MySTB averages 4.7 from 104 ratings.

### Do TV Set or MySTB have ads?

Neither TV Set nor MySTB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Set or MySTB?

TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, and MySTB every 10 days. Most recently, TV Set was updated on October 20, 2026 and MySTB on October 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.*