# ARC Player vs iMPlayer IPTV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARC Player at none against iMPlayer IPTV Player's 1. ARC Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). iMPlayer IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. ARC Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ARC Player against 4.8 for iMPlayer IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPlayer IPTV Player has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARC Player | iMPlayer IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-player/id6449966365/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEBHI TECHNOLOGY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517469167) | [HzApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769094011) |

## What reviewers say

### ARC Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-player/id6449966365)

A fast and smart media player that organizes live streams, VOD, and series from your m3u/m3u8 playlists. Enjoy high-quality playback with features like EPG, subtitles, and parental lock.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple m3u and m3u8 playlists, Organizes content into live, VOD, series, and replay, Fast channel switching, Electronic Programming Guides (EPG), Video subtitle and language switching, Parental lock, TV archive (timeshift)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iMPlayer IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513)

This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.

**Highlights:** Catch-up Support, VOD Support, Download Support, Full EPG Guide Support, Customizable UI

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-designed app
- 👍 Customization features
- 🔒 Lifetime subscription
- 👍 Cross-device support
- 👍 Continuous improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
- 🐛 Lack of all-channels button

**Reported bugs**

- PiP feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app
- Automatic PiP activation
- All-channels button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARC Player free?

ARC Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iMPlayer IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARC Player or iMPlayer IPTV Player?

iMPlayer IPTV Player is rated higher. ARC Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while iMPlayer IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do ARC Player or iMPlayer IPTV Player have ads?

Neither ARC Player nor iMPlayer IPTV Player shows ads.

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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.*