Hot Player vs KeKo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hot Player
Stream your favorite content from M3U and M3U8 playlist links with this advanced video player. Enjoy live TV and on-demand videos with a user-friendly interface and robust features like subtitle support and playlist management.
- Supports M3U and M3U8 playlist links
- Live TV streaming
- On-demand video playback
- Subtitle support
- Favorites list creation
- Playlist sorting and search
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Hot Player is the ultimate video player that supports M3U and M3U8 playlist links. Stream your favorite content seamlessly with support for live TV, on-demand video, and more. With an easy-to-use interface and robust functionality, Hot Player brings all your video entertainment together in one place. Key Features: - Supports M3U files and links - Subtitles support - Create a favorites list - Powerful search function - Sort playlists alphabetically for easy navigation Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
KeKo
This IPTV player allows you to stream live TV, catch up on series, and cast content to your TV. It features smart search, AirPlay support, and multi-view capabilities for a personalized entertainment experience. Users must provide their own content sources.
- Stream live TV and series
- Cast content to TV
- Smart search functionality
- AirPlay support
- Multi-view for watching multiple videos
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Keko – Stream, Cast & Watch IPTV Online Introducing Keko, the smart IPTV player designed to unlock the full potential of your entertainment experience. Whether you want to stream live TV, catch up on your favorite series, or cast content directly to your big screen, Keko puts it all at your fingertips. Why Choose Keko? Break free from the limits of traditional television and discover a powerful IPTV solution packed with advanced features: Smart Search: Find your search with Keko’s advanced search tool. AirPlay Support: Cast movies, series, and live channels seamlessly to your TV. Multi View: Watch up to 4 videos at once or double the fun. Your Entertainment, Your Way With Keko, your Apple device becomes a complete streaming hub. Switch between playlists, enjoy Multi Screen , or cast to your big screen effortlessly. Important Note: Keko does not provide or sell digital content. To enjoy the app, users must provide their own IPTV playlists or content sources. Screenshots are for demonstration purposes only. Download Keko today and reimagine the way you watch television.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hot Player at 3.9 against KeKo's 2.7. Hot Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). KeKo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Hot Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. KeKo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hot Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Hot Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of KeKo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hot Player ships an update every 3 months, KeKo every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hot Player | KeKo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (13 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STE DIGI VIBES | Keko Limited |
Customer experience
Hot Player
KeKo
Bugs and requests
Hot Player
Reported bugs
22 issues- Video stream cuts out frequently
- App freezes at launch
- Playlist does not load
- App stops working after the first day or after payment
- App is not working since a few days
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- App flickers and shows different colors on startup
- Live TV, movies, or series cannot be watched on phone
- Movies cannot be watched for months
- No sound on series or videos
- App is barely working on iPad
- Server connection error
- Stream hangs or freezes
- App keeps stopping and cutting off the stream
- Lost sound for app
- Update broke functionality
- Cannot use purchased membership on Apple TV
- Issues with trial period after payment
- Cannot sort channels other than alphabetical
- Channel guide is a multi-step process
- Last entries not visible when scrolling categories
- Content audio language is fixed to TR
- Lifetime subscription switched to yearly
Requested features
10 requests- Add Picture-in-Picture (PIP) functionality
- Add user agent edit option
- Add user management for device licenses
- Add ability to sort TV favorites
- Add support for HDR HLG and HDR10
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- Add Siri or iPhone keyboard support for search
- Add ability to designate favorites more easily
- Add a simple view of upcoming programs
- Add sign out option
- Add one-time payment for the app across platforms
KeKo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hot Player
- One-Year Access (iOS)$7.991 Year
- One-Year Access (tvOS)$7.991 Year
- One-Year Access (macOS)$7.991 Year
- One-Year Access$5.99
KeKo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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