Comparison

STB IPTV Lite vs IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

STB IPTV Lite

Features
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STB IPTV Lite player will play internet TV, play Video on Demand. It requires URL of the stalker portal and a valid MAC address. It supports multiple stalker middleware. *** This is a free version with the visibility of almost all the channels and video on demands now*** *** Player will exit after 10 mins and you need restart** *** Try this application before buying "STB IPTV" full version whether your provider will support or not *** Features: ยงโ€‰ Simple and user friendly user interfaces ยงโ€‰ Option to add multiple stalker accounts ยงโ€‰ Option to search live channels, genre and videos on demands ยงโ€‰ Option to sort channels, genre or video on demands ยงโ€‰ Volume and light control using tap ยงโ€‰ Volume and light control using tap ยงโ€‰ It has two inbuilt video player one support Airplay 2.0, using that you can cast to your Airplay supported TV. ยง Another player supports Airplay 1 casting (audio only) to airplay supported speakers and Chromecast video to supported TV ยง Depending upon the Stalker middleware player is selected automatically to get maximum output from the player ยงโ€‰ From the player you can navigate directly to next series/movies/channel ยงโ€‰ Option to set aspect ratio ยงโ€‰ Option to lock screen ยงโ€‰ Option to play in external players like VLC and Infuse ***Important Information*** + Internet connection is required + Airplay 1 supported so no video casting only audio through Airplay + This is a player only so you need valid MAC and stalker URL + Will show only things you have subscription from the IPTV provider. We don't have control.

About

IPTV Player

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NightGlass turns your existing IPTV subscription into a fast, clean, native player for iPhone and iPad. Add your Xtream Codes login or M3U playlist once and everything โ€” live channels, films and series โ€” it's organised and ready to watch. Built on a hardened playback engine that handles the formats other players choke on, so you spend less time troubleshooting and more time watching. WHAT YOU GET - Bring your own service โ€” Xtream Codes API or M3U/M3U8 playlist URL, added in seconds - Multiple playlists โ€” keep separate providers side by side and switch instantly - Full EPG โ€” 7-day electronic programme guide with now/next, timeline view and channel logos - Live, Films and Series โ€” automatically sorted into categories with poster art and synopses - Plays almost anything โ€” HLS, MPEG-TS, HEVC, MKV and more, with hardware acceleration - Continue watching โ€” resume films and episodes exactly where you left off - Favourites and recents โ€” your channels at the top, not buried twenty categories down - Search everything โ€” one search across live channels, films and series - Fast zapping โ€” an optimised channel switch that doesn't make you wait - Designed for iOS โ€” dark interface, Dynamic Island support, iPad multitasking and full landscape layouts PRIVACY FIRST Your playlist credentials stay on your device in the iOS Keychain. We don't proxy your streams, we don't build a profile on you, and we don't sell data. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. IMPORTANT โ€” PLEASE READ NightGlass is a media player only. It contains no channels, no playlists and no content of any kind. It does not provide, host, curate, resell or bundle any IPTV service, and it ships with no preloaded content. You must already hold a valid subscription with a legitimate service provider, and you supply your own playlist or login details. All content you play is provided by, and is the responsibility of, your chosen provider. We are not affiliated with any IPTV service.

Screenshots

STB IPTV Lite4 screens
IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STB IPTV Lite at none against IPTV Player's 4. STB IPTV Lite also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. STB IPTV Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STB IPTV Lite ships an update every 9 days, IPTV Player every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
STB IPTV Lite versus IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTB IPTV LiteIPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuchismita MondalJames Faulkner

In-app purchases

None

STB IPTV Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IPTV Player

One-time4
  • Buy the developer a coffee$2.99
  • Buy the team pizza$7.99
  • Champion$14.99
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  • Legend$99.99

Questions

Is STB IPTV Lite free?
STB IPTV Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STB IPTV Lite or IPTV Player have ads?
Neither STB IPTV Lite nor IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STB IPTV Lite or IPTV Player?
STB IPTV Lite ships an update every 9 days, and IPTV Player every 4 days. Most recently, STB IPTV Lite was updated on October 13, 2026 and IPTV Player on October 24, 2026.

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