Comparison

VU PLAYER PRO vs XP IPTV

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

Head to head
About

VU PLAYER PRO

This advanced media player is designed for Smart TVs, offering a powerful m3u playback experience. It combines high performance, user-friendly design, and a sleek interface for an immersive entertainment experience at home.

Highlights
  • Advanced m3u player
  • Exceptional performance
  • Unparalleled ergonomics
  • Sleek design
  • Tailored for Smart TVs
  • Immersive entertainment experience
Features
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The Best Media Player VU Player Pro is a cutting-edge m3u player that brings together an array of advanced features, exceptional performance, unparalleled ergonomics, and sleek design, all specifically tailored for Smart TVs. Whether you're an avid entertainment enthusiast or a casual viewer, VU Player Pro is the ultimate choice for a truly immersive and engaging entertainment experience right from the comfort of your home.

About

XP IPTV

This application serves as a media player for streaming content. It requires users to provide their own playlists or URLs for playback. Designed for compatibility and ease of use, it offers a smooth viewing experience across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Seamless streaming playback
  • High-performance player
  • Maximum compatibility
  • User-provided content support
  • Xtream Codes playlist compatible
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XP Player – Your Seamless Streaming Companion XP Player delivers a smooth, immersive, and high-performance playback experience across all your devices. Designed for maximum compatibility and ease of use, it lets you enjoy your entertainment effortlessly—exactly the way you want. Important Notes User-Provided Content Only: XP Player does not include or provide any media content. Users must add their own playlists or streaming URLs, for which they have legal access and permission. No Built-In Media or Subscriptions: We do not offer or promote any content sources, subscriptions, or copyrighted streams. For Existing Playlist Owners: This app is intended for users who already have their own playlists and the right to use them. Legal & Compliance No Hosted Content: XP Player does not host, store, or supply any videos, movies, TV channels, or streams. It serves solely as a player compatible with Xtream Codes playlists. User Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have proper authorization for any playlists they load into the app. No Affiliation: We are not affiliated with any playlist providers and do not recommend or endorse any third-party services. Policies Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xpiptv.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

VU PLAYER PRO4 screens
XP IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VU PLAYER PRO at none against XP IPTV's shown. VU PLAYER PRO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (660 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VU PLAYER PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XP IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VU PLAYER PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VU PLAYER PRO has 660 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of VU PLAYER PRO's written reviews are positive against 31% of XP IPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VU PLAYER PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, XP IPTV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VU PLAYER PRO versus XP IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVU PLAYER PROXP IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (660 ratings) — better4.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings660 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB106 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperIRBOETECH CO. LTDRadheshyam Deorani

Customer experience

VU PLAYER PRO

All ratings660 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral20.4%
Negative28.6%

XP IPTV

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VU PLAYER PRO

One-time1
  • Activation$9.99
3 purchases

XP IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Plan$3.993 Months
  • Pro Plan$6.996 Months
  • Premium Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is VU PLAYER PRO free?
VU PLAYER PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XP IPTV free?
XP IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VU PLAYER PRO or XP IPTV?
VU PLAYER PRO is rated higher. VU PLAYER PRO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while XP IPTV averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do VU PLAYER PRO or XP IPTV have ads?
XP IPTV shows ads; VU PLAYER PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, VU PLAYER PRO or XP IPTV?
VU PLAYER PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and XP IPTV every 2 months. Most recently, VU PLAYER PRO was updated on October 13, 2026 and XP IPTV on October 13, 2026.

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