# Gridstreamr vs Crivid IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Crivid IPTV Player at 5.0 against Gridstreamr's 4.1. Crivid IPTV Player also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Gridstreamr's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridstreamr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Crivid IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crivid IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gridstreamr has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gridstreamr ships an update every 4 days, Crivid IPTV Player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridstreamr | Crivid IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridstreamr/id6747927773/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crivid-iptv-player/id6783083716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luis Simoes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823452600) | [Crivid AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773911237) |

## 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 |


### Crivid IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crivid-iptv-player/id6783083716)

This app transforms your personal playlists into a seamless TV viewing experience on your iPhone and iPad. It acts as a player only, requiring you to provide your own content sources like M3U playlists or Xtream Codes logins.

**Highlights:** Personal playlist integration, Fast, full-screen TV guide, Live channel preview, Catch-up and replay functionality, VOD catalogue with search, Series tracking, Multi-view for multiple streams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crivid Pro — Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridstreamr free?

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

### Is Crivid IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridstreamr or Crivid IPTV Player?

Crivid IPTV Player is rated higher. Gridstreamr averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Crivid IPTV Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gridstreamr or Crivid IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Gridstreamr nor Crivid IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridstreamr or Crivid IPTV Player?

Gridstreamr ships an update every 4 days, and Crivid IPTV Player every 2 days. Most recently, Gridstreamr was updated on September 26, 2026 and Crivid IPTV Player on September 9, 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.*