# iPlay vs DaddyTV

The clearest difference is ads: DaddyTV at none against iPlay's shown. DaddyTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and DaddyTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iPlay ships an update every 3 months, DaddyTV every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPlay | DaddyTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddytv-iptv-player/id6759782285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngo Truc Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790448397) | [SmartDev Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879085517) |

## What reviewers say

### iPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-lists/id6740537493)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### DaddyTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddytv-iptv-player/id6759782285)

This application allows users to stream live TV channels, movies, and shows from their own IPTV sources. It supports various playlist formats and provides a TV guide with program information. Features include favorites, search, and continue watching functionality.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV channels, Watch movies and shows, M3U playlist support, Xtream Codes account login, Stalker portal integration, XMLTV EPG support, Favorites and search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPlay free?

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

### Is DaddyTV free?

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

### Do iPlay or DaddyTV have ads?

iPlay shows ads; DaddyTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPlay or DaddyTV?

iPlay ships an update every 3 months, and DaddyTV every 2 days. Most recently, iPlay was updated on October 25, 2026 and DaddyTV on October 25, 2026.

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