# iMPlayer IPTV Player vs Lunova Player

iMPlayer IPTV Player and Lunova Player both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Lunova Player's written reviews are positive against 61% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's. iMPlayer IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 19). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and Lunova Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iMPlayer IPTV Player against 4.9 for Lunova Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPlayer IPTV Player has 2.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 92% of Lunova Player's.

iMPlayer IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Lunova Player every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMPlayer IPTV Player | Lunova Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunova-player/id6751130474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HzApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769094011) | [Lunova APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833106919) |

## What reviewers say

### iMPlayer IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513)

This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.

**Highlights:** Catch-up Support, VOD Support, Download Support, Full EPG Guide Support, Customizable UI

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-designed app
- 👍 Customization features
- 🔒 Lifetime subscription
- 👍 Cross-device support
- 👍 Continuous improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
- 🐛 Lack of all-channels button

**Reported bugs**

- PiP feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app
- Automatic PiP activation
- All-channels button


### Lunova Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunova-player/id6751130474)

This media player lets you stream your personal media files or content from authorized external services. It does not offer any pre-loaded movies or TV shows, focusing solely on playback of your own content.

**Highlights:** Play personal media files, Stream from authorized external services, Supports Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lunova Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lunova Premium Quarterly | $5.95 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMPlayer IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Lunova Player free?

Lunova Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMPlayer IPTV Player or Lunova Player?

Lunova Player is rated higher. iMPlayer IPTV Player averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Lunova Player averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do iMPlayer IPTV Player or Lunova Player have ads?

Neither iMPlayer IPTV Player nor Lunova Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMPlayer IPTV Player or Lunova Player?

iMPlayer IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lunova Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, iMPlayer IPTV Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lunova Player on October 30, 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.*