# Gridstreamr vs IPTV Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Buddy at 5.0 against Gridstreamr's 4.3. Gridstreamr's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridstreamr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IPTV Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gridstreamr has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Gridstreamr ships an update every 6 days, IPTV Buddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridstreamr | IPTV Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridstreamr/id6747927773/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-buddy-iptv-player/id6761751063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Simoes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823452600) | [Pascal Bossert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891271147) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridstreamr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridstreamr/id6747927773)

Consolidate all your streaming services into one intelligent platform. Manage, organize, and stream live TV, movies, and series from multiple sources with customizable playlists and advanced playback features.

**Highlights:** Unified IPTV management, Customizable linked playlists, Secure playlist sharing, Multi-source connectivity, Advanced playback engine, Seamless cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| GAI 500 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-buddy-iptv-player/id6761751063)

Organize and manage your IPTV channels, movies, and series with a smart player. Create custom favorites, track viewing progress, and enjoy offline playback. Seamlessly sync across devices and integrate with your TV for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Organize live TV, VOD, and series, Create and manage multiple favorites lists, EPG with program reminders, Offline viewing for VOD and series, Web Editor for catalog management, Cross-device sync with profiles, TV connection with advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Buddy (1M) | $1.99 | per month |
| IPTV Buddy (3M) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Buddy (6M) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| IPTV Buddy (1Y) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridstreamr free?

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

### Is IPTV Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridstreamr or IPTV Buddy?

IPTV Buddy is rated higher. Gridstreamr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while IPTV Buddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gridstreamr or IPTV Buddy have ads?

Neither Gridstreamr nor IPTV Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridstreamr or IPTV Buddy?

Gridstreamr ships an update every 6 days, and IPTV Buddy every 3 days. Most recently, Gridstreamr was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPTV Buddy on October 28, 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.*