Comparison

Pocket STB vs Putopia

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

Putopia

Features
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Putopia turns your put.io cloud storage into a beautiful, poster-rich media library — and adds your own IPTV in the same place. It’s a player for content you already own or subscribe to; Putopia ships no channels or media of its own. YOUR PUT.IO LIBRARY, TRANSFORMED • Connect your put.io account and browse your files as movies and shows • Rich Discover view with posters, genres, cast, and ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB • Search and filter by title, genre, year, and rating • Plays virtually anything — 4K, HDR, MKV, and multichannel audio — with automatic fallback so formats just work • Add downloads to put.io straight from a magnet or link • Save titles for offline viewing BRING YOUR OWN IPTV (OPTIONAL) • Connect your own Xtream Codes or M3U provider • Live TV, movies, and series in one organized catalog • Full TV guide (EPG) with what’s on now and next • Search across channels, programs, and folders MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • Personal profiles — everyone gets their own favorites, recents, and continue-watching • Pick up where you left off across your devices • Copy your whole setup to a new device over Wi-Fi or with a short code PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no ads, no tracking, no analytics • Your credentials stay in the device Keychain and, if you choose, your own iCloud • Nothing about you is sent to us Putopia is an independent player. put.io and any IPTV service you connect are provided by third parties under their own terms; you’ll need your own access to each.

Screenshots

Pocket STB4 screens
Putopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Putopia at none against Pocket STB's 3. Pocket STB's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Putopia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket STB ships an update every 9 days, Putopia every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket STB versus Putopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket STBPutopia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAavitech Solutions Private LimitedGo Biz Help

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket STB

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Unlock Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$29.99
None

Putopia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket STB free?
Pocket STB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Putopia free?
Putopia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket STB or Putopia have ads?
Neither Pocket STB nor Putopia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket STB or Putopia?
Pocket STB ships an update every 9 days, and Putopia every 5 days. Most recently, Pocket STB was updated on October 30, 2026 and Putopia on October 31, 2026.

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