# Play IPTV Player vs Anthropod Player

The clearest difference is ads: Play IPTV Player at none against Anthropod Player's shown. Play IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 3). Anthropod Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Anthropod Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anthropod Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play IPTV Player has 64 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Play IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Anthropod Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play IPTV Player | Anthropod Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-iptv-player/id6446706906/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthropod-player/id6478937850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quentin Rathonie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510333819) | [Termnl Tech Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616937581) |

## What reviewers say

### Play IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-iptv-player/id6446706906)

This app provides a smooth and navigable interface for managing and viewing IPTV content from your own accounts or links. It supports various formats and offers quick search functionality for live events, movies, and series.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, M3U8, Xtream API formats, Quick search for channels and content, Add content to favorites, Smooth and easy-to-navigate interface, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Susbcription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


### Anthropod Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthropod-player/id6478937850)

Discover and stream music, videos, and art from independent artists. Create personalized playlists and explore new content on this mobile extension of a multimedia platform. It's designed to help artists connect with a wider audience.

**Highlights:** Music streaming, Video streaming, Art streaming, Playlist creation, Content discovery, Artist promotion

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anthropod+ | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Anthropod Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play IPTV Player or Anthropod Player?

Anthropod Player is rated higher. Play IPTV Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Anthropod Player averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Play IPTV Player or Anthropod Player have ads?

Anthropod Player shows ads; Play IPTV Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Play IPTV Player or Anthropod Player?

Play IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Anthropod Player monthly. Most recently, Play IPTV Player was updated on October 22, 2026 and Anthropod Player on October 24, 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.*