# AppForce Mini STB Player vs ØTV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ØTV Player at none against AppForce Mini STB Player's 2. ØTV Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). AppForce Mini STB Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppForce Mini STB Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. ØTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AppForce Mini STB Player against 5.0 for ØTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

AppForce Mini STB Player ships an update every 2 months, ØTV Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppForce Mini STB Player | ØTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appforce-mini-stb-player/id6754185861/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-player/id6756600266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 140 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DMN Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846986303) | [Aymen Talbi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857124452) |

## What reviewers say

### AppForce Mini STB Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appforce-mini-stb-player/id6754185861)

This advanced media player supports Stalker Middleware, Xtream-Codes API, and M3U playlists. Customize audio and subtitle languages, manage channel groups, and utilize parental controls for a personalized viewing experience. You must provide your own media content.

**Highlights:** Stalker Middleware support, Xtream-Codes API support, M3U Playlist support, Favorite channels, Parental controls, Customizable audio/subtitle language, Manage channel groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year License Auto Renewable | $4.99 | per year |
| AppForce Mini (Life-time-license) | $4.99 | one-time |


### ØTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-player/id6756600266)

This app connects to your existing IPTV provider, allowing you to stream live TV, movies, and series. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like favorites, watch history, and casting to larger screens.

**Highlights:** Connects to Xtream, Stalker, and M3U playlists, Organizes content into Live TV, Movies, and Series, Favorites and watch history, Powerful search functionality, Supports multiple profiles and providers, Google Cast and Apple AirPlay support, Continue watching feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppForce Mini STB Player free?

AppForce Mini STB Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ØTV Player free?

ØTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AppForce Mini STB Player or ØTV Player?

AppForce Mini STB Player and ØTV Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do AppForce Mini STB Player or ØTV Player have ads?

ØTV Player shows ads; AppForce Mini STB Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppForce Mini STB Player or ØTV Player?

AppForce Mini STB Player ships an update every 2 months, and ØTV Player every 3 days. Most recently, AppForce Mini STB Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and ØTV Player on October 23, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*