# IPTV Freedom vs VPN Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Freedom at 50% against VPN Player's 0%. IPTV Freedom also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). VPN Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Freedom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VPN Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Freedom holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Freedom has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IPTV Freedom's written reviews are positive against 0% of VPN Player's.

IPTV Freedom ships an update every 3 weeks, VPN Player every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Freedom | VPN Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-freedom/id6479747418/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-player/id6739052482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 99 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PROTECT-MY-FILES, CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587148878) | [UK VPN LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783521812) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-freedom/id6479747418)

This app allows you to view playlists from any IPTV provider using Xtream Codes. It supports m3u and Xtream Codes formats, including VOD and TV series, with fast EPG parsing and a simple interface. Frequent updates address bugs quickly.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes player, M3u playlist support, VOD and TV series support, Fast EPG parsing, Favorites and sorting, Archive support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription + Trial | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription + Trial | $29.99 | per year |


### VPN Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-player/id6739052482)

Stream your favorite live channels, shows, and on-demand videos from your own sources. Organize content with a user-friendly interface, powerful search, and customizable playlists. Enjoy a flexible and reliable viewing experience on multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Stream personal content, Organize live channels and shows, On-demand video playback, User-friendly interface, Powerful search and filtering, Customizable playlists, Multi-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Freedom free?

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

### Is VPN Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Freedom or VPN Player?

IPTV Freedom is rated higher. IPTV Freedom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while VPN Player averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IPTV Freedom or VPN Player have ads?

VPN Player shows ads; IPTV Freedom does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Freedom or VPN Player?

IPTV Freedom ships an update every 3 weeks, and VPN Player every 4 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Freedom was updated on October 24, 2026 and VPN Player on October 24, 2026.

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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.*