Comparison

Hearcandy vs IPTV Pro

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

Head to head
About

Hearcandy

Features
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HearCandy is an audio player that is used by the community who refuse to waste time listening to ads and filler. Together, we auto-skip what none of us came for — the interruptions, repetitive intros, sponsor reads, and “subscribe to our newsletter” speeches. HearCandy learns from real listeners, not advertisers or podcasters. The more we listen, the smarter the skips and recommendations become. Everyone helps. Everyone benefits. No one pays. Why HearCandy? * Auto-skip sponsored ads & fluff Community-powered skip points mean you don’t have to lift a finger. * It gets smarter with more listeners Every skip improves the experience for everyone. * Your habits = your recommendations Suggestions based on what you actually listen to, not what you “follow.” * Always free. Always ad-free. No pro plan. No subscription. No membership. No upsells. Not ever. * Discover more than podcasts Audiobooks, indie shows, global radio voices — find the stories, music, and thinkers you never hear on the big platforms. * No setup. No logins. No credit card. Install and press play. That’s it. A listening community, not a platform HearCandy isn’t trying to sell ads. We don’t push big publishers. We don’t lock content behind subscriptions. We don’t ask for your money — just your ears, and your skips. Take back the time that belongs to you. Join the community that listens smarter. HearCandy — skip ads together.

About

IPTV Pro

This application serves as a native IPTV player for Apple devices, offering a streamlined experience for live TV, movies, and series. It allows users to bring their own provider and enjoy features like offline viewing and smart organization.

Highlights
  • Live TV, Movies (VOD) & Series playback
  • Continue Watching functionality
  • Offline content download
  • Native Apple platform experience
  • Favorites and smart organization
  • Playlist control
  • Supports Xtream Codes & M3U
Features
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IPTV Pro — a native IPTV player with the experience your Apple devices deserve Already have an IPTV subscription and tired of clunky cross-platform apps? IPTV Pro is built natively for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with a focus on great usability, fast navigation, and rock-solid stability. Bring your own provider and enjoy a clean, modern experience for Live TV, Movies (VOD), and Series, all organized the way you like. Key Features: - Live TV, Movies (VOD) & Series (from your IPTV provider) - Continue Watching — pick up right where you left off - Download content for offline viewing (when supported by your source) - Native Apple experience on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Favorites & smart organization — keep what you watch most one tap away - Playlist control — remove unwanted categories and keep your library clean - Supports Xtream Codes & M3U playlists Why IPTV Pro Most IPTV players are cross-platform ports. IPTV Pro is different: it’s designed specifically for Apple platforms, so everything feels smoother, more consistent, and more reliable. Disclaimer IPTV Pro does not provide any TV channels, movies, series, or playlists. Users must add their own legally obtained content sources (e.g., M3U playlists or Xtream Codes) from third-party providers. Any content shown in screenshots is for demonstration purposes only. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hearcandy4 screens
IPTV Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hearcandy at none against IPTV Pro's 3. Hearcandy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hearcandy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hearcandy versus IPTV Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearcandyIPTV Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—34 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB130 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEric WolframFrancesco Romeo

In-app purchases

None

Hearcandy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Hearcandy free?
Hearcandy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Pro free?
IPTV Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hearcandy or IPTV Pro have ads?
Neither Hearcandy nor IPTV Pro shows ads.

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