# SenPlayer vs VU IPTV PLAYER

The clearest difference is update cadence: SenPlayer at every 9 days against VU IPTV PLAYER's every 4 months. SenPlayer also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 56%) and device support (4 vs 2). VU IPTV PLAYER's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SenPlayer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and VU IPTV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.7 for SenPlayer against 4.8 for VU IPTV PLAYER. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SenPlayer's written reviews are positive against 56% of VU IPTV PLAYER's.

SenPlayer ships an update every 9 days, VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SenPlayer | VU IPTV PLAYER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-iptv-player/id6526480705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [军 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651137259) | [Byte9 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632555535) |

## What reviewers say

### SenPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senplayer-media-player/id6443975850)

This app is a powerful multimedia player supporting 4K/8K video, high frame rates, and HDR. It streams from various cloud services and media servers, offering a seamless playback experience with custom controls and advanced subtitle support.

**Highlights:** 4K/8K Ultra-HD playback, Supports Plex, Emby, Jellyfin media servers, Stream from cloud services (WebDAV, SMB, FTP), Custom gesture controls, Blu-ray ISO disc playback, Enhanced subtitle support, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro(Upgrade to Suite) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(iPhone+iPad) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(AppleTV) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Mac) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Suite) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with many features
- 🚀 Smooth and fast playback
- 💡 Highly customizable interface
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 🔥 Excellent Jellyfin/Emby support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or playback issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- 💤 Lack of AirPlay support
- 📚 Limited subtitle customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with certain video formats (e.g., TS, ISO)
- SMB connection problems on some networks
- Subtitle display bugs in landscape mode
- Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth headphones

**Requested features**

- Add support for Plex, Google Drive, and other cloud storage
- Implement a playlist feature
- Allow dual subtitle display
- Provide an Apple TV version of the app
- Add a download option for media files


### VU IPTV PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-iptv-player/id6526480705)

This application acts as a versatile media player for IPTV services. It enables users to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from their provider, offering features like program guides and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes API support, M3U file/URL loading, Stalker Portal connectivity, Live, Movies, Series streaming, EPG (TV Program Guide), Parental Controls

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro – Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro – Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro – Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and nice interface
- 👍 Sleek, easy to use and reliable
- 🚀 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, won't refresh playlist
- 🐛 Cannot add or change users
- 🐛 EPG doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Locked in after login, can't refresh playlist
- Cannot add or change users

**Requested features**

- Add multi-list options
- Add user profiles
- Add Apple TV app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SenPlayer free?

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

### Is VU IPTV PLAYER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SenPlayer or VU IPTV PLAYER?

VU IPTV PLAYER is rated higher. SenPlayer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while VU IPTV PLAYER averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do SenPlayer or VU IPTV PLAYER have ads?

Neither SenPlayer nor VU IPTV PLAYER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SenPlayer or VU IPTV PLAYER?

SenPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. Most recently, SenPlayer was updated on October 27, 2026 and VU IPTV PLAYER on October 27, 2026.

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