Comparison

GoodPlayer vs IPTV iSTB

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

Head to head
About

GoodPlayer

Play virtually any video or audio file directly on your iOS device without conversion. Stream media from various online sources and manage your files with a built-in browser and file manager. Offers advanced playback controls and subtitle customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all major video and audio formats
  • Direct streaming from HTTP, FTP, SMB, and more
  • Subtitle and audio track switching on the fly
  • TV Out/VGA Out support
  • Built-in file manager with password protection
  • Customizable subtitles (font, size, color)
  • Playlist support
Features
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No need to convert the media files before playing it, GoodPlayer can play AVI, Xvid, DAT,VOB,FLV,WMV ,MKV,MP4,RM,RMVB,HTTP,HTTPS,FTP,RTSP,MMS,SFTP,SMB,MMSH,MMST,RTP,UPnP and UDP etc... files and streaming directly on iOS devices. Just transfer the media files to your iOS devices by iTunes File Sharing, then it can be played at once.With built-in browser, it is not just a local movie player , it is "Movie Player & Streaming Media Player" in fact. And,iPad 2/new iPad/iPhone 4S dual core CPU decoding is supported. "The Best Video Player for iPhone..." - Lifehacker.com "All-round best in class movie player with streaming" - TouchMyApps.com GoodPlayer in App Store Top 1 Listed: * France/Italia/Saudi Arabia Entertainment iPad Paid Top 1 * Italia/Croatia Entertainment iPad Grossing Top 1 * Lithuania/Niger/Saudi Arabia Entertainment iPhone Paid&Grossing Top 1 * Estonia/Sri Lanka Entertainment iPhone Grossing Top 1 Features: * Swipe fingers up/down on playing, to change the subtitle or turn off subtitle on the fly (for media files with subtitles) * Swipe fingers left/right on playing, to change the audio track on the fly (for media files with multiple audio tracks) * TV out/VGA out support , HDMI TV-out and Video Mirroring support( for iPad & iPhone 4 & iPod touch 4 only) * Universal, supports iPad, iPhone and iPod touch * srt,smi,"idx+sub",mkv embedded subtitle supported * Lots of subtitle language encoding supported * 24 bits true color, no color information missed * "Open In" feature supported: open video and audio files from Mail email attachments and Safari web browser * 3ga,3gp,aac,amr,ape,asf,asx,avi,cue,dat,dv,f4v,flac,flv,gsm,gxf,hlv,iso,m1v,m2p,m2t,m2ts,m2v,m3u,m4v,m4r,m4a,mka,mkv,mod,moov,mov,mp1,mp2,mp3,mp4,mpa,mpe,mpeg,mpeg1,mpeg2,mpeg4,mpg,mpv,mt2s,mts,mxf,oga,ogg,ogm,ogv,ps,qt,ram,rm,rmvb,tp,ts,vob,webm,wm,wma,wav,wmv,wtv file formats supported * Subtitle font, font size and font color customization * HTTP, FTP, RTSP,MMS,SMB,MMSH,MMST,RTP,HTTPS,SFTP and UDP streaming playback * goodplayer:// URL scheme * Auto repeat playback current file switch supported, the default is off. * Built-in file manager supported: move files from folder to folder inside of app,file,delete,file rename,folder creation,folder delete * Two full screen modes: "Crop on Fullscreen" and "Fit on Fullscreen" * Playlist support: every folder is a playlist. Just move the files to a folder, and set the "Settings"-->"Playback"---> "Auto Repeat" to "All Files Loop". During the playback, the files in the folder will be played back one by one automatically. * iPad 2/new iPad/iPhone 4S dual core decoding supported. Dual-core CPU could be used to decode at the same time. * Folder password protection * Left/Right/Stereo Audio Channel selection * HTTP/FTP WiFi file sharing * Blocker for iTunes Sync file backup * SMB/ CIFS/Samba browse/streaming supported * UPnP/WebDAV/SFTP supported * AirPlay supported Notice: no DTS audio support! AC-3 audio supported (iOS 9.3 or later needed) Contacts information: 1. Support site: http://hustmobile.com/goodplayer/ 2. Email: service@hustmobile.com Reviews from customers: "First of all I would like to congratulate you on making an excellent product! I have tested quite a few of the various play-all formats media players in the App store, but the picture quality, sharpness and depth of field of the GoodPlayer is so far the best video player. Much better than other players ... , to name but a few." - Richard "Media player replacement Works very well for its intended purpose. Love being able to watch stuff that I couldn't put on my iPhone before." - Goblu57

About

IPTV iSTB

Features
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IPTV iSTB is a cutting-edge application that turns your iOS device into a powerful IPTV player. With a user-friendly and intuitive interface, it allows you to watch your favorite live TV channels directly from your device in high-definition quality. Here’s what IPTV iSTB offers: • IPTV List Import: Import IPTV channel lists in various formats and gain instant access to your preferred channels. • Advanced Search: Utilize the search bar to quickly find any channel in your list. • Favorites: Mark your favorite channels for quick access anytime. • Resolution Control: Adjust the video resolution according to your preference and internet connection quality. • Easy Sharing: Share your IPTV lists with friends and family directly from the app. • Integrated AirPlay: Stream your live TV channels to your Apple TV or any AirPlay-compatible device. • Full-Screen Mode: Watch your channels in full-screen mode for an immersive viewing experience. • Multi-Language Support: Available in multiple languages to cater to users worldwide. Note: IPTV iSTB does not provide any TV content. Users must add their own IPTV lists.

Screenshots

GoodPlayer1 screens
IPTV iSTB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GoodPlayer at $2.99 against IPTV iSTB's $4.99. IPTV iSTB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

GoodPlayer costs $2.99 and IPTV iSTB $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GoodPlayer versus IPTV iSTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodPlayerIPTV iSTB
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWuhan TrustComputing IT Co., Ltd.Danilo Oliveira

Bugs and requests

GoodPlayer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when accessing SMB shares
  • Video/audio sync issues after pausing/seeking
  • Fails to play certain video formats (MKV, DIVX, etc.)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for bookmarking/resume playback
  • Improve SMB/network file browsing experience
  • Implement 1.5x/2x playback speed options
  • Add Chromecast support

IPTV iSTB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GoodPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV iSTB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoodPlayer free?
GoodPlayer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV iSTB free?
IPTV iSTB costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoodPlayer or IPTV iSTB have ads?
Neither GoodPlayer nor IPTV iSTB shows ads.

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