# Pocket STB vs OnlyIPTV

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.

Both are free to download. Pocket STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and OnlyIPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket STB | OnlyIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-stb-iptv-player/id6747079517/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyiptv/id6754300649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 87 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aavitech Solutions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679289787) | [ADRIAN TANASESCU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847744273) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket STB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-stb-iptv-player/id6747079517)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### OnlyIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyiptv/id6754300649)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and OnlyIPTV on October 18, 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.*