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 videos and music from local files and network servers with support for various formats, subtitles, and multiple audio tracks. Offers a free trial and flexible subscription options for unlimited playback.

Highlights
  • Plays local files and network servers
  • Supports multiple media formats
  • Subtitle support
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • File management
  • AirPlay support
Features
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One-week free trial. Play videos and music from local files and network servers on iPhone and iPad. GoodPlayer supports many media formats, subtitles, multiple audio tracks, file management and AirPlay. GoodPlayer is now free to download, with optional monthly subscriptions or a lifetime unlock. Enjoy 30 minutes of free playback daily; web playback stays unlimited. Eligible monthly subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Existing paid users and users who redeemed an app promo code keep lifetime access. Monthly access removes the native playback time limit while the subscription is active. For eligible users, the 7-day free trial is followed by the monthly price shown before purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings. Prices vary by country or region. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase that permanently removes the native playback time limit. Buying lifetime access does not automatically cancel a monthly subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Settings > Playback Access. No GoodPlayer account is required. Privacy Policy: https://hustmobile.com/goodplayer-privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 Free against IPTV iSTB's $4.99. IPTV iSTB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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 is free to download; IPTV iSTB costs $4.99 up front. GoodPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. IPTV iSTB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GoodPlayer versus IPTV iSTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodPlayerIPTV iSTB
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 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

2 purchases

GoodPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Unlimited Playback7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Playback Access$2.99
None

IPTV iSTB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoodPlayer free?
GoodPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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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