# IPTV Plus vs IPTV Stream Player

The clearest difference is monetization model: IPTV Stream Player at ad-supported against IPTV Plus's free with in-app purchases. IPTV Stream Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). IPTV Plus's advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 47) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and IPTV Stream Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Plus against 4.6 for IPTV Stream Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 47 respectively.

IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, IPTV Stream Player every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Plus | IPTV Stream Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627/reviews) | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-stream-player-live-tv/id6757142927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 92 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPTV Stream Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815484342) | [FirstOrder.AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713063266) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| IPTV Smart Player - Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Smart Player Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium - Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Player: Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Stream Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-stream-player-live-tv/id6757142927)

Easily manage and play your own IPTV playlists with a modern, flexible, and powerful player. Supports M3U/M3U8 links, large playlists, and cross-device syncing. Features smart categories and a built-in player for a seamless smart TV experience.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Large live TV playlist handling, Cross-device playlist sync, Smart live TV channel categories, Built-in IPTV video player, Remote control support, Personalized playlist management

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Plus free?

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

### Is IPTV Stream Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Plus or IPTV Stream Player?

IPTV Stream Player is rated higher. IPTV Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while IPTV Stream Player averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.

### Do IPTV Plus or IPTV Stream Player have ads?

Both IPTV Plus and IPTV Stream Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Plus or IPTV Stream Player?

IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and IPTV Stream Player every 9 days. Most recently, IPTV Plus was updated on November 5, 2026 and IPTV Stream Player on November 5, 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.*