Comparison

Horizon Stream vs SnapPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Horizon Stream

Stream live TV, movies, series, and radio with a beautiful IPTV player. Connect Xtream Codes services, enjoy EPG, catch-up TV, and on-demand content. Offers premium playback features, customizable themes, and smart organization tools.

Highlights
  • Live TV with EPG
  • On-demand movies and series
  • Picture-in-Picture playback
  • Background audio
  • Multiple themes
  • Network speed test
  • Parental controls
Features
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Stream live TV, movies, series, and radio anywhere with Horizon Stream, the most beautiful IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Connect any Xtream Codes service in seconds and enjoy the entire Apple ecosystem in one place. LIVE TV WITH EPG • Thousands of live channels with full electronic program guide • Catch up TV to rewatch programs from the past 7 days • Real time channel preview and instant zapping • Smart filters by category, country, language, and quality ON DEMAND MOVIES AND SERIES • Full metadata: poster art, cast, genre, ratings, trailers • Resume from where you left off across all your devices • Continue Watching rail with per type controls • Advanced search, sort, and discover by genre or year PREMIUM PLAYER • Picture in Picture so video keeps playing when you switch apps • Background audio playback for radio and live news • Quality selection from Auto to 4K Ultra HD • Adjustable speed (0.5x to 2x), subtitles, audio tracks, AirPlay 4 STUNNING THEMES Pick the look that matches your vibe: • COSMIC. Indigo nebula with cyan accents • GLOSSY. Cinematic red orange gradient • AURORA. Northern lights teal and violet glow • PULSE. Electric blue heartbeat with live EKG LIVE NETWORK MONITOR A live speed test ring on the home screen shows your current Mbps in real time and recommends the best stream quality for your connection. SMART ORGANIZATION • Favorites for one tap access to channels, movies, and series • Watch history that syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro • Multiple users on a single device with per account credentials • Parental controls with PIN protection • Multi language: English, Arabic (RTL), French, Dutch, German FOOTBALL STATS (PRO) • Live scores and fixtures from major leagues • Standings, team stats, and squad info • Save your favorite teams for instant updates ONE SUBSCRIPTION, EVERY DEVICE Your subscription works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Sign in once, watch everywhere. PLANS • Plus Monthly. $2.99 per month • Plus Annual. $19.99 per year (save 44%) • Pro Monthly. $5.99 per month. Ultra HD plus multiscreen plus downloads • Pro Annual. $34.99 per year. 3 day free trial GETTING STARTED Use your existing Xtream Codes credentials, or scan the QR code on another device for instant setup. Download Horizon Stream and turn your iPhone or iPad into a complete entertainment center. Terms: https://horizonstream.app/terms Privacy: https://horizonstream.app/privacy

About

SnapPlayer

Stream live channels, movies, and series with advanced VOD and recording features. Offers parental controls, multilingual support, and external player integration for a seamless viewing experience. Enjoy content in Full HD and 4K.

Highlights
  • Live channel streaming
  • VOD library management
  • Series categorization
  • Live recording
  • Parental controls
  • Multilingual support
  • External player integration
  • Full HD & 4K support
Features
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IMPORTANT: SnapPlayer DOES NOT provide, include, or endorse any media content, streams, or playlists. Users must provide their own content. SnapPlayer is a premium, powerful, and modern media player designed to organize and play your personal m3u/m3u8 playlists. Built for a true multi-device ecosystem, SnapPlayer ensures you never lose track of what you're watching. Key Features: • Cloud Sync for Favorites: Add a channel or movie to your favorites on your phone, and it instantly appears on your TV and computer! ad • Resume Playback Anywhere: Stop a movie or series on one device and resume exactly where you left off on another. Your watch history travels with you. • Cross-Device Premium: Activate your premium license across your smart TVs and desktop devices easily via QR code scanning. • Advanced Playlist Management: Easily add, manage, and switch between multiple playlists. • Smart VOD & Series Library: Beautiful layouts for your Movies and Series with automatic episode tracking. • Live TV & EPG Support: Smooth live TV playback with Electronic Program Guide (EPG) integration. • Customizable UI: Personalize your experience with dynamic themes, page transition effects, and modern layouts. • Multi-Language Support: Available in over 10 languages for a truly global experience. • Parental Control: Keep your family safe by locking specific categories or channels with a secure PIN. • Picture-in-Picture & Casting: Watch in the background with PiP or cast to your big screen effortlessly. Elevate your media experience today with SnapPlayer! We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BGCRP18JkfxHMn9pudk-aWHmNAN1qUZO/view Terms of Use: (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Horizon Stream4 screens
SnapPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SnapPlayer at none against Horizon Stream's shown. SnapPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Horizon Stream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SnapPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Horizon Stream against 5.0 for SnapPlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Horizon Stream ships an update every 3 months, SnapPlayer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Horizon Stream versus SnapPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorizon StreamSnapPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamza ChaoukiMustafa Erik

Customer experience

Horizon Stream

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SnapPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Horizon Stream

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads One Month at a Time$2.991 Month
  • Horizon Stream Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Streaming All Year Long$19.991 Year
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  • Horizon Stream Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

SnapPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$0.291 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$2.691 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Horizon Stream free?
Horizon Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapPlayer free?
SnapPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Horizon Stream or SnapPlayer?
Horizon Stream and SnapPlayer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Horizon Stream or SnapPlayer have ads?
Horizon Stream shows ads; SnapPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Horizon Stream or SnapPlayer?
Horizon Stream ships an update every 3 months, and SnapPlayer every 5 days. Most recently, Horizon Stream was updated on November 12, 2026 and SnapPlayer on October 31, 2026.

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