# Gridstreamr vs Zus Player

The clearest difference is rating: Zus Player at 5.0 against Gridstreamr's 4.1. Zus Player also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Gridstreamr's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). 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 Zus Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zus Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Gridstreamr ships an update every 6 days, Zus Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridstreamr | Zus Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridstreamr/id6747927773/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zus-player/id6774184340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Simoes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823452600) | [NEXLY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774184343) |

## 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 |


### Zus Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zus-player/id6774184340)

This media player offers a high-quality viewing experience for your personal media. It supports various playlist formats and allows for offline viewing and background recording of channels. Customize your viewing experience with its advanced features.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, M3U8 & Xtream Codes API, High-quality playback, Multi-screen support, Download VOD for offline viewing, Record channels in the background, Switch subtitles & audio tracks, Customizable categories, channels & favorites

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Activation | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Activation | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridstreamr free?

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

### Is Zus Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridstreamr or Zus Player?

Zus Player is rated higher. Gridstreamr averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Zus Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gridstreamr or Zus Player have ads?

Neither Gridstreamr nor Zus Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridstreamr or Zus Player?

Gridstreamr ships an update every 6 days, and Zus Player every 5 days. Most recently, Gridstreamr was updated on October 12, 2026 and Zus Player on October 7, 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.*