# HD Player vs Cloud Stream IPTV Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cloud Stream IPTV Player at every 9 days against HD Player's every 2 months. Cloud Stream IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 197) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HD Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cloud Stream IPTV Player sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Stream IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Stream IPTV Player has 3.1K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HD Player's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cloud Stream IPTV Player's.

HD Player ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Stream IPTV Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD Player | Cloud Stream IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-player/id483866500/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-stream-iptv-player/id1138002135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khoa Tran Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/407897660) | [Giovanny Aranda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138002134) |

## What reviewers say

### HD Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-player/id483866500)

This app is a powerful video player designed to correctly display high-dynamic-range content like Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It supports a wide range of codecs, hardware acceleration for smooth playback, and various file transfer methods. Manage your video library with playlists and passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ support, Hardware-accelerated decoding, Wide codec compatibility, iTunes & Wi-Fi file sharing, Playlist management, Passcode video protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full HD playback | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays Dolby Vision and HDR10 videos
- 🚀 Smooth playback on old devices
- 👍 Great for 4K and 10-bit video
- 👍 Supports subtitle encoding and importing over WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after iOS 17 update
- 🐛 Can't remove subtitles
- 🔋 Ads interrupt video playback
- 💰 Paid version removed from App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Resume feature broken, audio stops when seeking
- Subtitles disappear during fast motion scenes
- Doesn't work on older iOS versions after updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to sort playlist by year, newest, or custom order
- Add editing option to customize movie cover and title


### Cloud Stream IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-stream-iptv-player/id1138002135)

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or internet sources on your iPhone or iPad. Supports M3U and M3U8 playlists, with advanced features like Chromecast and background playback available in the PRO version.

**Highlights:** IPTV playback, Internet channel streaming, M3U/M3U8 playlist support, UDP proxy streaming, Chromecast (PRO), Background playback (PRO), Parental control (PRO)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip for one coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip for two coffees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip for three coffees | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip for four coffees | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip for five coffees | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and smooth playback
- 💡 Allows importing M3U playlists
- 🔒 No annoying ads
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Chromecast functionality not working as expected
- 🐛 Playlist sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Playback stops when exiting the app

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading properly
- Inability to restore purchases
- Search function not working on Apple TV
- Playback issues when switching between apps
- Compatibility problems with iOS 14 and newer

**Requested features**

- Add support for Xtream codes
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support
- Allow organizing channels into categories
- Add background playback option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD Player free?

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

### Is Cloud Stream IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HD Player or Cloud Stream IPTV Player?

Cloud Stream IPTV Player is rated higher. HD Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Cloud Stream IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do HD Player or Cloud Stream IPTV Player have ads?

Neither HD Player nor Cloud Stream IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD Player or Cloud Stream IPTV Player?

HD Player ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Stream IPTV Player every 9 days. Most recently, HD Player was updated on August 1, 2026 and Cloud Stream IPTV Player on September 28, 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.*