# IPTV Player Pro vs HTTPocket

The clearest difference is monetization model: HTTPocket at free with in-app purchases against IPTV Player Pro's subscription. IPTV Player Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HTTPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPTV Player Pro against 5.0 for HTTPocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

IPTV Player Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, HTTPocket every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player Pro | HTTPocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-pro-xtream-m3u/id1670456673/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpocket-wifi-file-transfer/id6775785733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 105 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rija Iqbal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664223219) | [Md Imran Ansari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811164726) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-pro-xtream-m3u/id1670456673)

Stream live TV channels, movies, and series from your own M3U playlists or Xtream Codes connections. This app offers a built-in Electronic Program Guide and supports managing multiple sources for a seamless viewing experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV channels, Add M3U playlists, Connect with Xtream Codes, Built-in EPG support, Watch movies and series, Manage multiple playlists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### HTTPocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpocket-wifi-file-transfer/id6775785733)

Transform your devices into a private file server for wireless transfer and management. Share files, photos, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi network without cables or cloud services. Includes built-in tools for photo conversion and PDF manipulation.

**Highlights:** Wireless file sharing over Wi-Fi, Browser and app-based device connection, Built-in photo converter, PDF toolkit for merging and conversion, Live transfer progress monitoring, In-app chat and custom port settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HTTPocket Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HTTPocket Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| HTTPPocket Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player Pro free?

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

### Is HTTPocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player Pro or HTTPocket?

IPTV Player Pro and HTTPocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do IPTV Player Pro or HTTPocket have ads?

Neither IPTV Player Pro nor HTTPocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player Pro or HTTPocket?

IPTV Player Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and HTTPocket every 10 days. Most recently, IPTV Player Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and HTTPocket on October 25, 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.*