Comparison

VU 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

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.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes API support
  • M3U file/URL loading
  • Stalker Portal connectivity
  • Live, Movies, Series streaming
  • EPG (TV Program Guide)
  • Parental Controls
Features
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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

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

VU IPTV PLAYER4 screens
IPTV by Hostragons2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VU IPTV PLAYER at none against IPTV by Hostragons's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. VU IPTV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VU IPTV PLAYER versus IPTV by Hostragons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVU IPTV PLAYERIPTV by Hostragons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperByte9 IncDraconis Infrastructure LLC

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

IPTV by Hostragons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VU IPTV PLAYER

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Pro – Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro – Yearly Access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro – Lifetime Access$29.99
1 purchases

IPTV by Hostragons

Subscriptions1
  • Hostragons Pro Annual$1.001 Year

Questions

Is VU IPTV PLAYER free?
VU 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 VU IPTV PLAYER or IPTV by Hostragons have ads?
IPTV by Hostragons shows ads; VU IPTV PLAYER does not.

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