# iPTV Player + vs The IPTV Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: iPTV Player + at weekly against The IPTV Player's fortnightly. The IPTV Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPTV Player + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iPTV Player + ships an update weekly, The IPTV Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPTV Player + | The IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-plus/id6738142386/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hakan Akin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765413257) | [Allison Rae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821794425) |

## What reviewers say

### iPTV Player +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-plus/id6738142386)

Manage your M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts in one place, synchronized across devices. Enjoy seamless playback with features like Picture-in-Picture and background audio. Organize content with smart categorization and rich metadata.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes support, Cross-device synchronization, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background playback, Smart content organization, Offline viewing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


### The IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-iptv-player/id6753984934)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPTV Player + free?

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

### Is The IPTV Player free?

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

### Do iPTV Player + or The IPTV Player have ads?

Neither iPTV Player + nor The IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPTV Player + or The IPTV Player?

iPTV Player + ships an update weekly, and The IPTV Player fortnightly. Most recently, iPTV Player + was updated on October 28, 2026 and The IPTV Player on October 28, 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.*