# TV Vala vs Hot Player

The clearest difference is rating: Hot Player at 3.9 against TV Vala's 2.7. Hot Player also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). TV Vala's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hot Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. TV Vala asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hot Player has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Vala's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hot Player's.

TV Vala ships an update every 3 months, Hot Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Vala | Hot Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-vala/id6463457795/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telekomi I Kosoves SH.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704394753) | [STE DIGI VIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769242851) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Vala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-vala/id6463457795)

Stream live TV channels, catch up on missed programs, and access a library of video-on-demand content. Enjoy a comprehensive entertainment experience on your mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, Catch-up TV, Video-on-demand (VOD), Mobile streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hot Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404)

This application allows you to play your own video playlists using M3U/M3U8 links or Xtream Codes accounts. It supports high-quality playback with hardware decoding and offers features like EPG, subtitle selection, and resume playback. A premium subscription unlocks continued use after the trial period.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Xtream Codes account integration, Hardware decoding up to 4K HDR10/HLG, Live streams with EPG and auto-reconnect, Audio and subtitle track selection, Resume playback, Voice search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Year Access (iOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access (tvOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access (macOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and fluid performance
- ✨ Nice layout and visuals
- 🌟 Good for streaming
- 💯 Works well with correct links

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent video stream interruptions
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Playlist not loading
- 🐛 No sound issues
- 🐛 Payment and subscription problems

**Reported bugs**

- Video stream cuts out frequently
- App freezes at launch
- Playlist does not load
- App stops working after the first day or after payment
- App is not working since a few days

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture (PIP) functionality
- Add user agent edit option
- Add user management for device licenses
- Add ability to sort TV favorites
- Add support for HDR HLG and HDR10


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Vala free?

TV Vala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hot Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Vala or Hot Player?

Hot Player is rated higher. TV Vala averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hot Player averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do TV Vala or Hot Player have ads?

Neither TV Vala nor Hot Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Vala or Hot Player?

TV Vala ships an update every 3 months, and Hot Player every 6 months. Most recently, TV Vala was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hot Player on November 4, 2026.

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