# Fred TV vs Vireko IPTV Player

Fred TV and Vireko IPTV Player both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Vireko IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 46% of Fred TV's. Vireko IPTV Player also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Fred TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Vireko IPTV Player is free to download; Fred TV costs $3.99 up front. Vireko IPTV Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fred TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fred TV against 4.9 for Vireko IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vireko IPTV Player has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Fred TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vireko IPTV Player's.

Fred TV ships an update monthly, Vireko IPTV Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fred TV | Vireko IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fred-tv-open-source-iptv/id6742751800/reviews)** | [4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vireko-iptv-player/id6778041611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 47 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frederic Lachapelle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799756748) | [Aleksi Kiltala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845297873) |

## What reviewers say

### Fred TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fred-tv-open-source-iptv/id6742751800)

This application allows users to import and manage IPTV channels from various sources. It offers fast performance, low memory usage, and the ability to add favorite channels.

**Highlights:** Import IPTV channels from M3U File, M3U link, Xtream, Supports multiple IPTV sources, Low RAM usage and fast speeds, Instant channel search, Refresh IPTV sources, Add channels to favorites

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vireko IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vireko-iptv-player/id6778041611)

Stream live TV, movies, and series with your own IPTV subscription. Features a comprehensive electronic program guide, fast search, and adaptive playback. Supports multiple providers and offers parental controls.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes login or M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Electronic program guide (EPG), Live TV, movies, and series playback, Fast search functionality, Adaptive HLS playback, Picture-in-Picture and background audio, Parental controls

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vireko Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Vireko Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Small coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & bun | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vireko Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fred TV free?

Fred TV costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vireko IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fred TV or Vireko IPTV Player?

Fred TV is rated higher. Fred TV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Vireko IPTV Player averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do Fred TV or Vireko IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Fred TV nor Vireko IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fred TV or Vireko IPTV Player?

Fred TV ships an update monthly, and Vireko IPTV Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fred TV was updated on November 4, 2026 and Vireko IPTV Player on November 1, 2026.

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