# GLARAB vs Perfect IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect IPTV Player at 4.6 against GLARAB's 3.1. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 118). GLARAB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (49% vs 41%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Perfect IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect IPTV Player has 8.3K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of GLARAB's written reviews are positive against 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GLARAB ships an update every 6 months, Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GLARAB | Perfect IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glarab/id533466656/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.4% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLD LINE TELEMANAGEMENT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456034851) | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) |

## What reviewers say

### GLARAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glarab/id533466656)

Access live Arabic television programming and radio stations from around the world. This service offers a rich source of cultural, educational, musical, and entertaining content for Arabic-speaking communities globally. Future updates will include video-on-demand for movies and TV series.

**Highlights:** Live Arabic television programming, International radio stations, Cultural, educational, musical, and entertainment content, Video-on-Demand (coming soon), Access from anywhere, anytime

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app
- 👍 Excellent application
- 🙌 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- ⚠️ Doesn't work anymore
- 🚫 App not working
- 🔴 Connection issues
- 💤 Freezes/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and newer
- Frequent crashes and connection timeouts
- Channels not loading or disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add more Arabic channels
- Support for iPad and iPhone 5
- Chromecast support
- Subscription option to remove ads


### 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 GLARAB free?

GLARAB 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, GLARAB or Perfect IPTV Player?

Perfect IPTV Player is rated higher. GLARAB averages 3.1 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do GLARAB or Perfect IPTV Player have ads?

Neither GLARAB nor Perfect IPTV Player shows ads.

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

GLARAB ships an update every 6 months, and Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. Most recently, GLARAB was updated on October 7, 2026 and Perfect IPTV Player on October 14, 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.*