VU IPTV PLAYER vs BoraIPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VU IPTV PLAYER
This application acts as a versatile media player for IPTV services. It enables users to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from their provider, offering features like program guides and parental controls.
- Xtream Codes API support
- M3U file/URL loading
- Stalker Portal connectivity
- Live, Movies, Series streaming
- EPG (TV Program Guide)
- Parental Controls
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VU IPTV Player allows you to connect with your IPTV provider and play Live TV, Movies, Series, and TV Catchup. FEATURES OVERVIEW: - Supports Xtream Codes API - Supports loading M3U File / URL - Supports Stalker Portal Connectivity - Watch: Live, Movies, and Series Streaming - Global Search - New Modern layout / UI Design - Support for EPG ( TV Program Guide) - Parental Controls - Fast Zapping
BoraIPTV
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BoraIPTV is an IPTV player. You load your own subscription into it, and find it again on your phone and on your television. BoraIPTV provides no channels. It is not a package of channels: it is the software that plays the stream you give it. Without a subscription from a provider, the app will be of no use to you. • Live TV, films and series, with your source's own search and categories • Progress and favourites synced across your devices • Up to three profiles, each with its own source • Subtitles and audio tracks when the file carries them • Phone, tablet and television Your portal credentials are encrypted at rest. The video stream goes straight from your device to your provider: it never passes through our servers. Seven days free, no payment card required. https://www.boraiptv.com/legal/conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BoraIPTV at fortnightly against VU IPTV PLAYER's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. VU IPTV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BoraIPTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VU IPTV PLAYER ships an update every 4 months, BoraIPTV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VU IPTV PLAYER | BoraIPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Byte9 Inc | aristide armand tatow dekou |
Bugs and requests
VU IPTV PLAYER
Reported bugs
2 issues- Locked in after login, can't refresh playlist
- Cannot add or change users
Requested features
3 requests- Add multi-list options
- Add user profiles
- Add Apple TV app
BoraIPTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VU IPTV PLAYER
- Upgrade to Pro – Monthly Access$9.991 Month
- Upgrade to Pro – Yearly Access$14.991 Year
- Upgrade to Pro – Lifetime Access$29.99
BoraIPTV
- BoraIPTV Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- BoraIPTV Annual Access$19.991 Year
Questions
Is VU IPTV PLAYER free?
Is BoraIPTV free?
Do VU IPTV PLAYER or BoraIPTV have ads?
Which is updated more often, VU IPTV PLAYER or BoraIPTV?
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