# RTL RADIO vs Perfect IPTV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTL RADIO at none against Perfect IPTV Player's 4. RTL RADIO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Perfect IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 107). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. RTL RADIO asks for nothing beyond the download.

RTL RADIO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect IPTV Player has 8.4K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of RTL RADIO's written reviews are positive against 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's.

RTL RADIO ships an update every 3 weeks, Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTL RADIO | Perfect IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl-radio/id315483246/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTL Audio Center Berlin GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/319042724) | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) |

## What reviewers say

### RTL RADIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl-radio/id315483246)

Listen to Germany's top hit radio station live, anytime, anywhere. Access the latest music and news through your mobile device or Apple TV, even with the screen off. Enjoy a free streaming experience with this popular radio player.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Latest hits and news, Mobile and Apple TV support, Background playback, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Perfect IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830)

Stream live TV channels, VOD, and series directly on your iOS devices. Supports various playlist formats and network protocols for a flexible viewing experience. Includes EPG and reminder features.

**Highlights:** M3U and XSPF playlist support, Xtream-Codes API support, Built-in IPTV player, Multiple network protocol support, Multiple network streaming format support, EPG support (XMLTV, GZIP), Broadcast reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.69 | per month |
| 6 Month | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and sync across devices
- 👍 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Reliable and rarely any issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing issues
- 🐛 Buffering and playback issues
- 🐛 Disappearing playlists and channels
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on Apple TV
- 🐛 Frequent error messages and playback failures

**Reported bugs**

- Constant upgrade prompts in free version
- Channels not working after upgrading
- Inability to watch anything without paying
- Playback issues and crashes on various devices
- Incompatibility with some IPTV providers

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to filter and customize channel lists
- Improved EPG integration and functionality
- Support for local M3U playlist files
- Chromecast and AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTL RADIO free?

RTL RADIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Perfect IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RTL RADIO or Perfect IPTV Player?

RTL RADIO is rated higher. RTL RADIO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do RTL RADIO or Perfect IPTV Player have ads?

Neither RTL RADIO nor Perfect IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTL RADIO or Perfect IPTV Player?

RTL RADIO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. Most recently, RTL RADIO was updated on October 23, 2026 and Perfect IPTV Player on October 30, 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.*