Comparison

THE IPTV vs Star IPTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

THE IPTV

Features
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Experience TV Your Way with THE IPTV Unlock the world of entertainment with THE IPTV – your all-in-one live TV and video streaming app. Enjoy seamless streaming, enjoy downloads, and a truly personalized experience on all your devices. Features: Watch Live TV: Stream hundreds of live TV channels from around the world. Rich On-Demand Content: Access a vast library of movies, series, and exclusive content. Unlimited Downloads: Download your favorite shows and movies with no limitsβ€”watch anytime, anywhere, even offline! Supports both Faster downloads & Background downloads! Unlimited Subtitles: Access subtitles for all your content, in multiple languages β€” never miss a moment. Personalized Experience: Mark favorites, resume watching across devices, and get recommendations tailored to your tastes. Multi-Device Support: Enjoy THE IPTV on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV with a consistent, intuitive interface. Fast & Smooth Streaming: Adaptive streaming for the best experience, even on slower connections. Custom Playlists: Import and manage your own M3U or Xtream Codes playlists. Advanced Player: Picture-in-picture, subtitles, and multi-audio track support. Parental Controls: Restrict access to certain content with easy-to-use parental controls. Elegant Interface: A clean, modern design optimized for both touch and remote navigation. Getting Started: Add your IPTV playlist or account details. Explore categories or search for your favorite channels. Download or stream content and enjoy unlimited access! Why Choose THE IPTV? User-Friendly: Designed for everyone, from casual viewers to IPTV enthusiasts. Unlimited Access: Premium users has no restrictions on downloads or subtitlesβ€”enjoy your content your way! Privacy First: We never collect or share your viewing data. Constant Updates: Regular improvements and new features based on your feedback. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: THE IPTV does not provide or include any media or content. Users must supply their own playlist or account credentials. We do not endorse or facilitate access to copyrighted content without permission. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download THE IPTV now and enjoy unlimited streaming, downloads, favorites and subtitles! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Star IPTV

Features
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Star IPTV is a fast, lightweight, and modern IPTV player for streaming Live TV, Movies, and Series using your own playlists. Enjoy smooth playback, a clean design, and powerful features. All built for speed, stability, and simplicity. No lag, no freezing, just pure streaming. Key Features Live TV, Movies & Series Play all your IPTV content in one place using your own playlists. Fast & Smooth Playback High-performance player and high-quality streaming. Simple & Easy to Use Clean UI designed for quick navigation and effortless control. Dark mode support Download & Offline Watch Download your favorite movies and series to your device and enjoy them anytime, even without an internet connection. Playlist Support Download & save playlists Favorites – quickly access your favorite channels, movies, and series Categorized Contents – automatically organize channels, movies, and series into categories Listing Modes – browse playlists in List or Grid view Example playlists for different countries Advanced Player Options Fit / Crop / Stretch screen modes Playback speed control (0.5x – 2.0x) Chromecast support Lightweight & Reliable Low memory usage with maximum performance. Wide Format Support Supports popular IPTV playlist formats and extensions. Why Star IPTV? Modern design Favorites & flexible listing modes High quality streaming No lag or freezing Full control with your own playlists Privacy Policy: https://dfmobileapps.com/quitsmoking/privacy_policy.txt Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

THE IPTV4 screens
Star IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Star IPTV at 15.0 against THE IPTV's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. THE IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Star IPTV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THE IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, Star IPTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
THE IPTV versus Star IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHE IPTVStar IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size83 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManiganda Saravanan RamachandranDerya Inan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

THE IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
5 purchases

Star IPTV

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 3 Monthly Subscription$5.993 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is THE IPTV free?
THE IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star IPTV free?
Star IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do THE IPTV or Star IPTV have ads?
Neither THE IPTV nor Star IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THE IPTV or Star IPTV?
THE IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Star IPTV weekly. Most recently, THE IPTV was updated on October 19, 2026 and Star IPTV on October 25, 2026.

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