# F*** vs Hat IPTV Player

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hat IPTV Player at free with in-app purchases against F***'s subscription. Hat IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). F***'s advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. F*** sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months and Hat IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for F*** against 5.0 for Hat IPTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

F*** ships an update every 5 months, Hat IPTV Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | F*** | Hat IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f/id552004865/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hat-iptv-player-m3u-tv/id6755933267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [ismail talha hanay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857422342) |

## What reviewers say

### F***

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f/id552004865)

This film magazine prioritizes visuals over text, allowing readers to form their own opinions. It offers exclusive, direct content focused on film, fame, and facts. Subscriptions are available for ongoing access to its unique approach to film commentary.

**Highlights:** Visually-focused film content, Exclusive and direct articles, Film, Fame, and Fact focus, Magazine subscriptions available, Auto-renewing subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| F*** | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| F*** | $39.99 | per year |
| F*** - Issue 35 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F*** - Issue 36/37 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F*** - Issue 40 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F*** Issue 45 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F*** Issue 46 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F*** Issue 50 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F*** Issue 57 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F*** Issue 59 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Hat IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hat-iptv-player-m3u-tv/id6755933267)

This application allows users to stream their own IPTV playlists, supporting M3U, M3U8, and Xtream login formats. It offers features like EPG, favorites, PIN controls, and casting to TV for a streamlined viewing experience. Users must provide their own content sources.

**Highlights:** M3U and M3U8 playlist support, Xtream login, EPG program guide, Favorites and PIN controls, Cast to TV, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is F*** free?

F*** is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hat IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, F*** or Hat IPTV Player?

F*** and Hat IPTV Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do F*** or Hat IPTV Player have ads?

Neither F*** nor Hat IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, F*** or Hat IPTV Player?

F*** ships an update every 5 months, and Hat IPTV Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, F*** was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hat IPTV Player on October 12, 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.*