Comparison

Pocket STB vs OnlyIPTV

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

Head to head
About

Pocket STB

Stream Live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV service with this modern player. Enjoy offline downloads, account syncing, and a clean, intuitive interface for effortless navigation and playback.

Highlights
  • Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming
  • Offline downloads for supported content
  • Account sync across devices
  • Stalker, Xtream, and M3U playlist support
  • Fast, smooth media playback
  • Intuitive, redesigned interface
Features
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Pocket STB is a modern IPTV player built for fast, smooth, and effortless streaming. Connect your supported IPTV service and enjoy your Live TV channels, Movies, and Series — all in one clean, well-organized app. WHAT'S NEW We've made Pocket STB more powerful and more convenient: • Offline Downloads — save supported content and watch it later without a connection • Account Sync — keep your accounts and setup synced across the same device • Refreshed UI/UX — a smoother, cleaner interface designed for faster navigation MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS & PLAYLISTS Pocket STB gives you the flexibility to connect the way you want: • Stalker portal support • Xtream account support • M3U / M3U8 playlist support KEY FEATURES • Live TV, Movies, and Series support • Stalker, Xtream, and M3U / M3U8 compatibility • Offline downloads for supported content • Account sync on the same device • Categorized, well-organized content lists • Fast, smooth media playback • Feature-rich built-in media player • Simple setup and easy login • Redesigned, intuitive interface A BETTER WAY TO WATCH Pocket STB is made for people who want a flexible IPTV player with a clean interface, reliable playback, and support for multiple streaming formats. Just add your authorized credentials or playlist and start watching. IMPORTANT Pocket STB is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, content, or subscriptions. Pocket STB plays content from your own IPTV provider. You must add your own valid subscription, portal, or playlist source. Offline download availability depends on your provider and the rights associated with your content. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.pocketstb.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.pocketstb.com/terms-of-use

About

OnlyIPTV

This app allows you to manage and play IPTV playlists from URLs or local M3U files. It supports various video and audio codecs, EPG information, and casting to compatible devices. You must provide your own streaming content.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple IPTV playlists
  • Supports M3U files and URLs
  • EPG information integration
  • Wide codec support (h264, h265, Dolby Atmos)
  • Favorites group management
  • Chromecast and Airplay casting
Features
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In this app, you can manage multiple playlists by providing your Xtream Codes credentials (preferred) or an M3U URL/file. All types of video content — live streams and VOD — can be played by the app. It supports video codecs such as H.264, H.265, MPEG-1, and MPEG-2, as well as audio codecs including MP2, MP3, AAC, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos. MKV files containing multiple audio tracks and subtitles are also supported. The app can also provide EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information for the live channels in your playlist, provided that an EPG URL is specified either in the M3U Extended playlist or separately. When provided, this URL can be used to automatically refresh program information at a selected interval (every 6, 12, or 24 hours). Other features include: Managing a Favorites group. Casting streams to compatible devices such as Chromecast v3, Google TV, and compatible smart TVs. Please note that although the app can play a wide range of media formats, your Chromecast-compatible device may not support all the video and audio codecs used by the stream you are casting. AirPlay to compatible devices. Please note that audio and video playback on the target device depends on its support for the codecs used by the stream. Warnings The app does not provide any streaming content. You must provide your own playlist (BYOP — Bring Your Own Playlist). It is highly recommended that the channels in your playlist be accessible over HTTPS. Streams served only over HTTP may not be playable by the application and may result in a streaming error.

Screenshots

Pocket STB4 screens
OnlyIPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pocket STB at free against OnlyIPTV's ad-supported. Pocket STB also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Pocket STB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OnlyIPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pocket STB against 5.0 for OnlyIPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket STB versus OnlyIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket STBOnlyIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAavitech Solutions Private LimitedADRIAN TANASESCU

Customer experience

Pocket STB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OnlyIPTV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket STB

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$9.99
1 purchases

OnlyIPTV

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Pocket STB free?
Pocket STB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnlyIPTV free?
OnlyIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket STB or OnlyIPTV?
Pocket STB and OnlyIPTV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Pocket STB or OnlyIPTV have ads?
Neither Pocket STB nor OnlyIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket STB or OnlyIPTV?
Pocket STB ships an update every 9 days, and OnlyIPTV every 9 days. Most recently, Pocket STB was updated on October 24, 2026 and OnlyIPTV on October 18, 2026.

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