Comparison

Hot Player vs KeKo

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

Head to head
About

Hot Player

This application allows you to play your own video playlists using M3U/M3U8 links or Xtream Codes accounts. It supports high-quality playback with hardware decoding and offers features like EPG, subtitle selection, and resume playback. A premium subscription unlocks continued use after the trial period.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Xtream Codes account integration
  • Hardware decoding up to 4K HDR10/HLG
  • Live streams with EPG and auto-reconnect
  • Audio and subtitle track selection
  • Resume playback
  • Voice search
Features
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Hot Player is a video player for iPhone and iPad. Add your own playlist and play it with a fast, easy-to-use interface. Hot Player is a media player only: it does not provide, host or include any content, channels or playlists. How it works: - Add a playlist from a provider you already use: an M3U / M3U8 link, or an Xtream Codes account (server URL, username and password). - Tap "Upload your playlist" in the app: the page opens inside the app and links your playlist to this device. - Every feature is available to every user, in every country. Key Features: - M3U / M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes accounts - Hardware decoding up to 4K, HDR10 and HLG - Live streams with EPG (TV guide) and automatic reconnection - Audio and subtitle track selection, external subtitles - Resume playback where you left off - Search by voice in your playlist - Favorites, PIN lock, hidden groups, sorting and search - Local copy of your playlist, available when the provider is unreachable - Available in 13 languages Free trial and Hot Player Premium: Hot Player is free to try on each device. After the trial, Hot Player Premium keeps the player active on the device; it does not include any content. Buy it at any time with the purchase icon in the menu or on the playlist home screen. Hot Player Premium: 1-year auto-renewable subscription, charged to your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hotplayer.app/privacy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV and series
  • Cast content to TV
  • Smart search functionality
  • AirPlay support
  • Multi-view for watching multiple videos
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hot Player4 screens
KeKo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hot Player at 3.9 against KeKo's 3.1. KeKo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Hot Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. KeKo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hot Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 9 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hot Player ships an update every 6 months, KeKo every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hot Player versus KeKo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHot PlayerKeKo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better3.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTE DIGI VIBESKeko Limited

Customer experience

Hot Player

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative54.8%

KeKo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
Show 17 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

4 purchases

Hot Player

Subscriptions3
  • One-Year Access (iOS)$7.991 Year
  • One-Year Access (tvOS)$7.991 Year
  • One-Year Access (macOS)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Year Access$5.99
None

KeKo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hot Player free?
Hot Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeKo free?
KeKo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hot Player or KeKo?
Hot Player is rated higher. Hot Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while KeKo averages 3.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Hot Player or KeKo have ads?
Neither Hot Player nor KeKo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hot Player or KeKo?
Hot Player ships an update every 6 months, and KeKo every 7 months. Most recently, Hot Player was updated on November 14, 2026 and KeKo on November 4, 2026.

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