Comparison

Zen IPTV Player vs IPTV by Hostragons

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

Head to head
About

Zen IPTV Player

This application provides a streamlined and visually appealing platform for playing IPTV content, including TV channels, movies, and series. It offers advanced playback features like Picture in Picture and automatic version grouping, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced family profiles and content management.

Highlights
  • TV channels, Catchup, Movies, Series playback
  • 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision support
  • Multi-language subtitles and audio
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Picture in Picture mode
  • Automatic version grouping
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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The smartest and most beautiful IPTV player application! Zen Player loads your content and displays it in a clear, polished interface worthy of the biggest SVOD platforms, available on all your devices! Start watching on your Apple TV, then finish on your iPhone or iPad. All the basic functions of an IPTV playback application are available: - TV channels, Catchup, Movies and Series. - 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision support. - Multi-language subtitles and audio tracks. - EPG: Electronic Program Guide (TV Guide). Plus features never seen before in the IPTV world: - Picture in Picture. - Automatic grouping of different versions of a movie, series or TV channel (SD, HD, FHD, etc.). - Popular movies and series. - Latest films and series added. Finally, with Zen Access IAP you can give your IPTV superpowers: - Create multiple watch profiles for your whole family. - Resume movies and series you watch where you left off. - Add movies, series and TV channels to your favorites lists. - Compositions, statistics and scores of Football matches. - Available on all your devices with the same account! IMPORTANT / LEGAL: Zen Player does not and will never provide any content for viewing. The application allows you to play video sources, just as a browser allows you to display web pages. However, you must not use Zen Player to play sources to which you do not have the rights, under penalty of prosecution by the rights holders. Zen Player does not endorse illegal IPTV subscriptions. Zen Player uses TMDB API to enhance media metadata, thanks :) EULA : https://zeniptv.app/cgu.html

About

IPTV by Hostragons

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IPTV by Hostragons plays media sources you are authorised to use. The app does not supply channels, films, playlists or TV subscriptions. Add a source you are authorised to use. YOUR LIBRARY • Open M3U/M3U8 playlists from a URL or local file, and supported PLS, XSPF and JSON playlists. • Connect your own Xtream-compatible provider to browse its channels, films, series and episodes. • Search channels and categories, save favourites and revisit recent channels. • Add an XMLTV programme guide. Replaying earlier programmes requires this feature to be supported by your provider. • Use optional encrypted QR/browser setup to enter source details from another device. PLAYBACK ON IPHONE AND IPAD Play compatible HLS and progressive streams with Apple's system player. Select available quality, audio and subtitle tracks, adjust the picture layout and use optional background audio. Availability depends on your source, provider, network and device. PRIVACY AND CHOICES Sources, provider credentials and viewing history are encrypted locally with a device-only iOS Keychain key. The app connects to the media provider you choose. Your playlists and viewing history are not attached to advertising requests. The free player requires no app account. Ads appear only on eligible browsing screens, never over the video player. Annual ad-free subscription Hostragons Pro removes advertising in this app and enables sorting favourite channels by recent viewing. It does not include channels, playlists or a TV service. The local annual price is shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel through App Store subscriptions. Restore eligible purchases from Settings in the app. Privacy policy: https://draconisinfrastructure.com/free-iptv-privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zen IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV by Hostragons2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zen IPTV Player at none against IPTV by Hostragons's shown. Zen IPTV Player also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Zen IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IPTV by Hostragons sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zen IPTV Player versus IPTV by Hostragons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen IPTV PlayerIPTV by Hostragons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (159 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings159 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRomain GuyonvarchDraconis Infrastructure LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zen IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime2 variants$22.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

IPTV by Hostragons

Subscriptions1
  • Hostragons Pro Annual$1.001 Year

Questions

Is Zen IPTV Player free?
Zen IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV by Hostragons free?
IPTV by Hostragons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen IPTV Player or IPTV by Hostragons have ads?
IPTV by Hostragons shows ads; Zen IPTV Player does not.

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