Comparison

STBox vs IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

STBox

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand content with this powerful IPTV player. Easily add your own service links, browse categorized channels with a full TV guide, and enjoy catch-up TV. Offers private and secure streaming with fast, buffer-free playback.

Highlights
  • Add IPTV service links
  • M3U8 playlist support
  • Full EPG integration (TV Guide)
  • VOD streaming
  • Catch-Up TV support
  • Fast & buffer-free playback
  • Private & secure
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STBox – The Ultimate IPTV Streaming Experience Your favourite live TV, movies, and on-demand content—streamed with power, flexibility, and freedom. STBox brings a premium IPTV experience directly to your iPhone with unmatched ease of use and compatibility. Key Features: - Add IPTV Service STBox lets you add IPTV portal and playlist links (e.q. Stalker). Personalise your entertainment experience just the way you like it. - M3U8 Playlist Support Paste any valid M3U or M3U8 playlist URL and instantly browse categorised channels. - Full EPG Integration (TV Guide) STBox includes advanced Electronic Program Guide (EPG) support, so you can browse channel schedules, explore what’s airing next, and never miss your favourite shows. - VOD Streaming – Anytime, Anywhere Watch movies and series on demand with seamless playback. Pause, resume, or restart anytime. VOD browsing is fluid, categorised, and just a tap away. - Catch-Up TV Support Missed a live broadcast? Use STBox’s Catch-Up mode to rewind and watch content that aired hours—or even days—ago, depending on your IPTV provider’s support. - Fast & Buffer-Free Playback Enjoy smooth, high-speed video playback with minimal buffering. STBox is optimised for performance and supports adaptive streaming for various network conditions. - Private & Secure Your login credentials and personal data stay on your device. STBox doesn’t collect, track, or share user data. You’re always in control of your content and privacy. - Easy Setup: Get started in minutes. Add your IPTV portal, configure optional EPG and logos, and dive straight into streaming. No unnecessary setup or technical complexity. Perfect For: • Viewers who want EPG-powered navigation • Movie lovers and binge watchers • Sports fans who don’t want to miss live matches • Users looking for a reliable, lightweight player - Download STBox Now! Join thousands of users enjoying a premium IPTV experience with full control, flexibility, and performance. Whether you’re watching live TV, catching up on missed shows, or enjoying on-demand movies, STBox is your go-to streaming app—anytime, anywhere. - Disclaimer: STBox does not provide any built-in content or playlists. You must add your own IPTV service credentials or playlist links from your provider. We do not promote or support illegal content.

About

IPTV Player

A fast and lightweight media player designed for seamless content viewing. It offers intelligent resume functionality and easy management of favorite channels and recently watched shows. The app functions as a neutral player, not endorsing or assisting with content sources.

Highlights
  • Blazing-fast engine
  • Lightweight design
  • Manage favorites
  • Recently watched list
  • Resume from previous spot
  • Neutral media player
Features
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Bolt IPTV is a fast, lightweight player for your own IPTV playlists. Add an M3U link or sign in with Xtream Codes, and watch your live channels with a full EPG guide, favorites, and resume playback — now synced across all your devices. Setup takes under a minute: open the app, add your playlist, and everything is organized automatically. Private by design. No account. No tracking. No servers. Your playlists and viewing history live only on your devices and in your own private iCloud — we never see them. KEY FEATURES - iCloud Sync — favorites, watch history, and playlists follow you across iPhone, iPad & Mac, with no account and nothing stored on our servers - One-tap device setup — restore your playlist straight from iCloud on a new device - M3U & Xtream Codes — add a playlist URL or log in with your provider credentials in seconds - Full EPG guide — see what's on now and next, and track your shows across channels - Live TV, movies & series — your playlist's content, sorted automatically - Favorites — star the channels you love and jump straight to them - Recently watched & resume — pick up exactly where you left off, on any device - Browse by category & search — find the right channel fast - AirPlay & Picture in Picture — watch on the big screen or while you multitask (supported formats) - Lightweight, blazing-fast engine — quick startup, instant channel zapping, smooth playback IMPORTANT Bolt IPTV is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or include any TV channels, playlists, media content, or subscriptions, and it contains no content when installed. To use the app you must supply your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login from a provider you are legally entitled to use. We do not endorse, recommend, or assist in finding content providers, and we are not affiliated with any IPTV provider or third-party service. All channels and programs shown in the screenshots are fictional demo data and are not included with the app.

Screenshots

STBox4 screens
IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player at 100% against STBox's 0%. STBox's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STBox ships an update every 4 days, IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STBox versus IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTBoxIPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVidhi VidhiJonathan Dimuccio

Customer experience

STBox

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IPTV Player

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

STBox

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STBox free?
STBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STBox or IPTV Player have ads?
Neither STBox nor IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STBox or IPTV Player?
STBox ships an update every 4 days, and IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, STBox was updated on June 1, 2026 and IPTV Player on August 16, 2026.

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