Comparison

Hot Player vs IPTV Plus

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

IPTV Plus

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand video on your Apple devices. This modern player supports playlists, series, and catch-up content, offering a smooth and flexible experience. Bring your streaming content together in one place with an intuitive layout.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV, movies, and VOD
  • Supports playlists, series, and catch-up
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
  • Intuitive layout and responsive design
  • Supports M3U and Xtream codes
  • Secure and private content management
Features
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IPTV Plus is a modern IPTV player that allows you to stream live television, movies, and video on demand directly on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The app is built to offer a smooth and flexible experience across all Apple devices with support for playlists, series, and catch-up content. Whether you want to watch live TV channels or access on-demand video from your own source, IPTV Plus offers high performance and an intuitive layout. The app supports external streaming links including playlist files and M3U or Xtream codes, all managed securely and privately. No content is provided inside the app. You must use your own service or stream credentials. A valid subscription is required to use IPTV Plus without interruptions. The subscription ensures access to the full experience with continuous playback, feature updates, and support. Use the app at home, while travelling, or anywhere you have internet access. IPTV Plus brings your streaming content together in one place with elegant and responsive design for Apple devices. Disclaimer: This app does not provide or include any content or channels. IPTV Plus is a video player only. Users must add their own content or credentials from their service provider. Privacy Policy: https://iptvpls.tv/privacy Terms of Use: https://iptvpls.tv/terms

Screenshots

Hot Player4 screens
IPTV Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Plus at 4.5 against Hot Player's 3.9. IPTV Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (214 vs 17). Hot Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 21%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and IPTV Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Plus has 214 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Hot Player's written reviews are positive against 21% of IPTV Plus'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, IPTV Plus every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hot Player versus IPTV Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHot PlayerIPTV Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings)4.5 (214 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews — better21.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTE DIGI VIBESIPTV Stream Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Hot Player

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

IPTV Plus

All ratings201 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative68.5%

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

IPTV Plus

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
10 purchases

IPTV Plus

Subscriptions8
  • IPTV Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • IPTV Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • IPTV Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • IPTV Smart Player - Quarterly$17.993 Months
  • IPTV Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
  • IPTV Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • IPTV Smart Player Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • IPTV Premium - Yearly Family$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • IPTV Player Lifetime Purchase$39.99
  • IPTV Player: Lifetime Purchase$99.99

Questions

Is Hot Player free?
Hot Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Plus free?
IPTV Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hot Player or IPTV Plus?
IPTV Plus is rated higher. Hot Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while IPTV Plus averages 4.5 from 214 ratings.
Do Hot Player or IPTV Plus have ads?
IPTV Plus shows ads; Hot Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Hot Player or IPTV Plus?
Hot Player ships an update every 6 months, and IPTV Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hot Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and IPTV Plus on November 8, 2026.

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