Comparison

VU PLAYER PRO vs ProBox Plus

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

ProBox Plus

Features
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ProBox Plus is an IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Connect the Xtream Codes subscription you already have with your provider and enjoy your live TV, movies and series with an interface designed for the living room and the pocket. ProBox Plus does not include any channels, movies or series. It does not sell or recommend subscriptions: it only plays the content you already have access to with your own service. To use the app you need the access details (username, password and server) given to you by your provider. PROFILES, LIKE AT HOME • Up to 8 profiles per account, each with its own avatar, favorites and "Continue watching". • Protect any profile with a 4-digit PIN. • Profiles, favorites and history sync across your devices. LIVE TV • A home with what is on now, your favorite channels and the categories of your line. • Program guide with what is on air and the next hours. • Catch-up: watch again programs already aired on channels with archive, or start the current one from the beginning. • Multi-screen on iPad: two or four channels at once. • Change channel, browse the channel list and the guide without leaving the player. MOVIES AND SERIES • Catalog-style homes with new releases, Top 10, your favorites and "Continue watching". • Detail pages with synopsis, cast, trailer, seasons and episodes. • Resume where you left off and move on to the next episode automatically. • Global search across channels, movies and series. PLAYER • Audio and subtitle tracks, aspect ratio, playback speed for on-demand video. • Brightness and volume gestures, 10-second skips, screen lock. • Picture in Picture and a mini player to keep watching while you browse. • Send playback to your TV with Chromecast or AirPlay. MORE • Parental control by category with PIN. • Several accounts on the same device. • Interface in English and Spanish, with accent colors of your choice. • Designed for iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape. Requirements: an active Xtream Codes subscription from your provider (not included) and an internet connection. Content quality and availability depend solely on your service.

Screenshots

VU PLAYER PRO4 screens
ProBox Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProBox Plus at none against VU PLAYER PRO's 1. VU PLAYER PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. ProBox Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VU PLAYER PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, ProBox Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VU PLAYER PRO versus ProBox Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVU PLAYER PROProBox Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (718 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings718 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIRBOETECH CO. LTDAdrian Diaz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VU PLAYER PRO

One-time1
  • Activation$9.99
None

ProBox Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VU PLAYER PRO free?
VU PLAYER PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProBox Plus free?
ProBox Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VU PLAYER PRO or ProBox Plus have ads?
Neither VU PLAYER PRO nor ProBox Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VU PLAYER PRO or ProBox Plus?
VU PLAYER PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and ProBox Plus every 4 months. Most recently, VU PLAYER PRO was updated on November 3, 2026 and ProBox Plus on November 5, 2026.

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