Comparison

Balkaniyum vs iris GO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Balkaniyum

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 2.175 ratingsView app →

iris GO

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 1.866 ratingsView app →

About

Balkaniyum

Stream live TV channels and on-demand content from former Yugoslavia 24/7, anywhere in the world. Enjoy thousands of hours of TV shows and movies on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with an internet connection.

Highlights

Live TV streaming
On-demand TV shows and movies
International streaming
Content for North America and Australia time zones
Account-based access

Features

Read full description

Watch 24X7 dozens of TV channels from ex YU. With Balkaniyum TV Player app, you can watch thousands of hours of TV shows and movies. • Watch content anytime, anywhere on any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch • Stream TV Shows and movies from your favorite networks. REQUIREMENTS: • Internet connection for streaming of video • iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 9.2 or higher. Streaming of video is available internationally. SUPPORT: Get Help Signing-In! • Create Balkaniyum account • Use the same credentials to log into Balkaniyum iOS application ________________________________________________________________________ Gledajte TV kanale sa prostora bivše Jugoslavije 24/7 u celom svetu. Sadržaj je dostupan na iPhone, iPad i iPod Touch uređajima sa minimum iOS 9.2 ili novijim. Neophodna je internet veza dovoljne brzine za praćenje video sadržaja. Gledajte filmove, serije, muzički program, sportske prenose, informativne emisije i drugo. Gledajte TV kanale prilagođene časovnim zonama u Severnoj Americi i Australiji. Podrška je dostupna 24/7 na adresi webmaster@balkaniyum.tv

About

iris GO

Stream live TV channels and on-demand content from a video club on your phone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy features like catch-up TV, pausing live broadcasts, and personalized profiles for the whole family.

Highlights

Live TV streaming
Video club content
Catch-up TV (Watch backwards)
Pause live TV
Program guide
Personalized profiles

Features

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iris - drugačiji TV doživljaj! Ponesi televiziju svuda sa sobom i uživaj u omiljenim TV sadržajima u bilo koje vreme i na bilo kom mestu! iris GO aplikacija ti omogućava da u svakom trenutku pratiš omiljene TV kanale na telefonu, tabletu ili računaru. Uživaj u velikom izboru TV kanala i zanimljivih sadržaja iz našeg Video kluba, uz brojne napredne dodatne usluge. Uz iris GO ništa ne propuštaš! - Prati TV uživo kada god poželiš; - Pogledaj programsku šemu i saznaj sve o programu koji želiš da gledaš; - Poseti Moj TV i pronađi sadržaj prilagođen tvojim interesovanjima; - Uz uslugu Gledaj unazad omiljeni TV sadržaji su ti dostupni i kada ne stigneš da ih pogledaš; - Pauziraj TV program i nastavi da gledaš kada ti to najviše odgovara; - Na raspolaganju ti je bogat sadržaj iz Video kluba - filmovi, serije, crtaći, dokumentarne emisije…; - Prati najpopularnije sportske događaje; - Gledaj najbolje domaće i strane serije i filmove; - Upotpuni TV doživljaj dodatnim paketima i uslugama; - Prilagodi sadržaj svakom članu porodice kreiranjem dodatnih profila. Preuzmi iris GO i prijavi se na aplikaciju nalogom Moj mts. Ukoliko aplikaciji pristupaš preko mts mobilne mreže, prenos podataka ostvaren korišćenjem aplikacije se ne naplaćuje. Više informacija na mts.rs

Screenshots

Balkaniyum4 screens

iris GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Balkaniyum at 2.1 against iris GO's 1.8. Balkaniyum also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 10%). iris GO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Balkaniyum holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Balkaniyum's written reviews are positive against 10% of iris GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balkaniyum ships an update every 4 months, iris GO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Balkaniyum versus iris GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Balkaniyum	iris GO
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.1 (75 ratings) — better	1.8 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews	22.9% of reviews — better	10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings	75 — better	66
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	19 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	World Streamedia, Inc.	Telekom Srbija

Customer experience

Balkaniyum

All ratings75 ratings

Positive26.7%

Neutral4.0%

Negative69.3%

Written reviews70 reviews

Positive22.9%

Neutral14.3%

Negative62.9%

iris GO

All ratings66 ratings

Positive19.7%

Neutral1.5%

Negative78.8%

Written reviews105 reviews

Positive10.5%

Neutral3.8%

Negative85.7%

User reviews

Balkaniyum

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

⭐ Great TV Channels
⭐ Great quality
⭐ Works good
⭐ Super App
⭐ Highly recommended

Room to improve

🐛 App doesn’t work
🐛 Loš
🐛 No scaling
🐛 Fullscreen cuts out image
🐛 Reloads every time control centre is pulled down

iris GO

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

⚡ Fast streaming performance
🎬 Good video and audio quality
📱 Works well on some iPad models
🎯 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

🐛 Constant streaming failures and playback errors
📱 Broken on iPhone and iOS 14+ devices
🌐 Only works on MTS internet network
⏳ Infinite loading and buffering issues
🔐 Login and authentication problems

Bugs and requests

Balkaniyum

Reported bugs

36 issues

App doesn't work due to security reasons
Unclear program schedule
No scaling on screen orientations
Fullscreen cuts out image
App reloads when control center is pulled down

Show 31 more

Poor resolution
App not working on iOS 16
App crashes on loading
App doesn't open on iOS 16
App crashes and doesn't work
App doesn't work on iOS 16
App is useless
App not working on iPhone
App hangs up on tvOS
App freezes constantly
App doesn't work on mobile network
App takes too long to initiate on mobile network
App not working on Apple TV and iPhone 11 Pro Max
App doesn't work, cannot watch matches
App freezes every 3 minutes
App freezes every 2-3 minutes on mobile network
Cannot log in after one day
Incorrect password error after requesting new one
App stops playing after short time
App doesn't work at all
No sound on iPhone
App doesn't start
App not optimized for iPad
App is non-functional
AirPlay disabled
Cannot log in again after changing password
Fullscreen mode squeezes picture
App doesn't work on iPhone 5
AirPlay is not working
App not prepared for iPad
Error fetching data from server on Smart TV app

Requested features

18 requests

Improve program schedule display
Add 7-day rewind option
Optimize for iOS 16
Enable screen rotation
Add AirPlay support

Show 13 more

Improve app interface
Add logout function
Fix sound issues
Add program info/schedule
Improve registration process clarity
Enable screen rotation to follow device
Add channel quality adjustment
Add option for 'currently on program'
Make app compatible with iPad 1
Fix AirPlay button functionality
Fix dock audio issues
Fix time zone selection
Fix picture quality adjustment

iris GO

Reported bugs

16 issues

Playback Failed error messages
Error code x2000 io unspecified
Error code 107809 on iOS devices
Stream never starts despite channel selection
Black screen on all channels

Show 11 more

Infinite loading loops
Login credentials rejected incorrectly
Password reset functionality broken
Watch back feature skips and rewinds automatically
Notification system only triggers first reminder
iOS 14 and later incompatibility
Stuttering every 10-15 seconds requiring manual refresh
AirPlay shows audio only, no video
Application crashes after updates
Registration failures on iOS
Service unavailable errors mid-stream

Requested features

9 requests

Apple TV app support
iPad Pro update and compatibility
Chromecast support
Wireless connection to smart TVs
AirPlay functionality fix

Show 4 more

Support for non-MTS internet networks
Dark mode option
Improved video club integration with HBO
Screen rotation option for Apple TV

In-app purchases

None

Balkaniyum

No in-app purchases

None

iris GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balkaniyum free?

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

Is iris GO free?

iris GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which has better reviews, Balkaniyum or iris GO?

Balkaniyum is rated higher. Balkaniyum averages 2.1 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while iris GO averages 1.8 from 66 ratings.

Do Balkaniyum or iris GO have ads?

Neither Balkaniyum nor iris GO shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Balkaniyum or iris GO?

Balkaniyum ships an update every 4 months, and iris GO every 2 months. Most recently, Balkaniyum was updated on September 22, 2026 and iris GO on September 28, 2026.