# PLAYER IPTV vs Ib Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ib Player at 48% against PLAYER IPTV's 0%. Ib Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (470 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLAYER IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ib Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ib Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ib Player has 470 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PLAYER IPTV's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ib Player's.

PLAYER IPTV ships an update every 5 months, Ib Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAYER IPTV | Ib Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169/reviews) | **[4.7 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **470** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digit Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648509021) | [IRBOETECH CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688985462) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAYER IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169)

This media player allows users to stream their own content by uploading a personal playlist. It offers a 7-day free trial before requiring device activation with a small payment.

**Highlights:** Media playback, User playlist upload, 7-day free trial, Device activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |


### Ib Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425)

This app is a professional media player designed to quickly load and stream m3u playlists. Enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality across all screen resolutions, including 4K. It offers advanced controls, a simple user interface, and support for multiple languages and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u playlist loading, High-quality streaming, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Add content to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Belle application
- 👍 Super accessible
- 👍 Mükemmel
- 👍 The best IPTV app available
- 👍 Worth paying for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Subscription needed per device
- 😠 App not opening after payment
- 😠 Freezing issues
- 😠 Crashing when scrolling
- 😠 No control over subtitle font

**Reported bugs**

- App not starting
- Subscription not working
- App crashing
- App freezing
- App not opening

**Requested features**

- Option to select external video player
- Sync across devices
- Pay one price for all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAYER IPTV free?

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

### Is Ib Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLAYER IPTV or Ib Player?

Ib Player is rated higher. PLAYER IPTV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ib Player averages 4.7 from 470 ratings.

### Do PLAYER IPTV or Ib Player have ads?

Neither PLAYER IPTV nor Ib Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAYER IPTV or Ib Player?

PLAYER IPTV ships an update every 5 months, and Ib Player every 2 months. Most recently, PLAYER IPTV was updated on September 16, 2026 and Ib Player on October 1, 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.*