Thunder IPTV vs DAV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thunder IPTV
Stream movies, series, and live TV with an elegant interface. Organize your content, browse detailed information, and enjoy smooth playback with cross-device synchronization. Unlock advanced features like ad-free viewing and AI search with subscriptions.
- Movie and series browsing with details
- Favorites and category organization
- TV program guide (EPG)
- Catch-up function
- Automatic resume playback
- Cross-device synchronization
- AI-powered search (Premium)
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Discover a new way to enjoy your movies, series, and TV content in an elegant interface designed for viewing comfort. The app offers a smooth and organized experience with clear navigation, detailed information sheets, and a high-performance video player on both iPhone and TV. - MOVIES & SERIES Browse a library of movies and series with complete details: synopsis, genres, actors, seasons, and episodes. Easily find recently added or most popular content. - ORGANIZATION & DISCOVERY Add your movies and series to your favorites and explore what's new. Categories can be filtered and customized to display only what interests you. - TV & PROGRAM GUIDE Consult a clear and readable TV guide (EPG) to view current and upcoming programming. When available, the catch-up function allows you to re-watch previously broadcast programs. - SMOOTH & CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK Enjoy a modern video player with automatic resume playback. Start an episode on your iPhone and continue on another device without losing your progress. - SYNCHRONIZATION Your favorites, history, and progress are synchronized across all your devices for a continuous and consistent experience. - PRO & PREMIUM FEATURES Some features require a Thunder IPTV Pro or Premium subscription (available as in-app purchases): • No ads • Hide & sort categories • Chromecast & AirPlay • Picture-in-Picture • Voice Search The following features require a Thunder IPTV Premium subscription: • Smart AI Search — Semantic content search powered by AI • Smart Recommendations — Personalized suggestions based on your viewing history IMPORTANT NOTE: The application is a media player. It does not provide or distribute any content. All content is provided by the user. Terms of Use: https://thunderiptv.app/terms/
DAV Player
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DAV Player makes it easy to browse and stream videos from WebDAV servers on your local network. 【Key Features】 • Add and manage multiple WebDAV servers • Browse folders to quickly find videos • Stream HD videos without downloading them first • Store server passwords securely in Keychain • Use iPhone and iPad in portrait or landscape 【Use Cases】 • Watch videos stored on a home NAS • Stream movies from a local server • Browse shared video assets in a studio 【How to Use】 1. Add your WebDAV server address, username, and password 2. Browse folders to find a video 3. Tap a video to start streaming
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Thunder IPTV at Free against DAV Player's $1.99. DAV Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
Thunder IPTV is free to download; DAV Player costs $1.99 up front. Thunder IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DAV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thunder IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, DAV Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thunder IPTV | DAV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEDI ALOUI | 利龙 张 |
In-app purchases
Thunder IPTV
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Thunder IPTV Pro$4.99
DAV Player
No in-app purchases
