# StarHub TV+ vs ClearPlayer TV

The clearest difference is rating: ClearPlayer TV at 5.0 against StarHub TV+'s 1.5. ClearPlayer TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). StarHub TV+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarHub TV+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ClearPlayer TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClearPlayer TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

StarHub TV+ ships an update every 2 months, ClearPlayer TV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarHub TV+ | ClearPlayer TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starhub-tv-plus/id586220439/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearplayer-tv/id6800097255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 4.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StarHub Cable Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/582572084) | [Matteo Nunziati](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800097257) |

## What reviewers say

### StarHub TV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starhub-tv-plus/id586220439)

Stream a wide variety of entertainment, including movies, dramas, live sports, and kids' shows. Enjoy on-demand content and live TV channels across multiple devices. StarHub Mobile postpaid customers can stream without data charges.

**Highlights:** On-demand movies and TV shows, Live TV channels, Multi-device access, No data charges for StarHub Mobile customers, Companion app for existing StarHub TV customers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Go Sports Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Go Max Monthly Subscription | $21.49 | per month |
| StarHub TV+ VOD Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| StarHub TV+ VOD Rental | $1.99 | one-time |
| StarHub TV+ VOD Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| Go Select Month Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| StarHub TV+ VOD Rental | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hub Sports PPV HD | $34.99 | one-time |
| beIN SPORTS RUGBY | $54.99 | one-time |


### ClearPlayer TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearplayer-tv/id6800097255)

A universal media player for M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists, offering robust playback features like Picture-in-Picture and DRM support. It allows users to organize and securely share their media sources without ads or pre-loaded content.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlist support, ClearKey DRM and XMLTV EPG, Picture-in-Picture and background playback, Automatic audio track selection, Secure playlist and EPG sharing, Channel search and category organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarHub TV+ free?

StarHub TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ClearPlayer TV free?

ClearPlayer TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StarHub TV+ or ClearPlayer TV?

ClearPlayer TV is rated higher. StarHub TV+ averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ClearPlayer TV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do StarHub TV+ or ClearPlayer TV have ads?

Neither StarHub TV+ nor ClearPlayer TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarHub TV+ or ClearPlayer TV?

StarHub TV+ ships an update every 2 months, and ClearPlayer TV every 5 days. Most recently, StarHub TV+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and ClearPlayer TV on November 6, 2026.

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