Gigablue Player vs STB IPTV Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gigablue Player
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This is the companion App for your Gigablue DVB-Receiver. Watch Live-TV or recorded movies directly from your Gigablue Receiver to your iPhone or iPad.
STB IPTV Lite
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STB IPTV Lite player will play internet TV, play Video on Demand. It requires URL of the stalker portal and a valid MAC address. It supports multiple stalker middleware. *** This is a free version with the visibility of almost all the channels and video on demands now*** *** Player will exit after 10 mins and you need restart** *** Try this application before buying "STB IPTV" full version whether your provider will support or not *** Features: § Simple and user friendly user interfaces § Option to add multiple stalker accounts § Option to search live channels, genre and videos on demands § Option to sort channels, genre or video on demands § Volume and light control using tap § Volume and light control using tap § It has two inbuilt video player one support Airplay 2.0, using that you can cast to your Airplay supported TV. § Another player supports Airplay 1 casting (audio only) to airplay supported speakers and Chromecast video to supported TV § Depending upon the Stalker middleware player is selected automatically to get maximum output from the player § From the player you can navigate directly to next series/movies/channel § Option to set aspect ratio § Option to lock screen § Option to play in external players like VLC and Infuse ***Important Information*** + Internet connection is required + Airplay 1 supported so no video casting only audio through Airplay + This is a player only so you need valid MAC and stalker URL + Will show only things you have subscription from the IPTV provider. We don't have control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STB IPTV Lite at every 9 days against Gigablue Player's every 2 months. Gigablue Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gigablue Player ships an update every 2 months, STB IPTV Lite every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gigablue Player | STB IPTV Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Impex-sat GmbH & Co. KG | Suchismita Mondal |
In-app purchases
Gigablue Player
No in-app purchases
STB IPTV Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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