# KIPTV vs VLT Player

The clearest difference is rating: VLT Player at 5.0 against KIPTV's 4.7. KIPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KIPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and VLT Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VLT Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KIPTV has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KIPTV ships an update every 6 days, VLT Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KIPTV | VLT Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiptv-iptv-player/id6756380966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlt-player-iptv/id6793105863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 316 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Attilio Kulli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860372127) | [Velit Tolga MUSTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865729768) |

## What reviewers say

### KIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiptv-iptv-player/id6756380966)

Transform your IPTV playlists into a visually stunning entertainment hub. Enjoy movies, shows, and live channels with a beautifully designed interface, enriched content details, and seamless playback across devices. Download content for offline viewing and customize your experience with advanced organization and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Cinematic interface design, Enriched content with posters and synopses, Multiple playback engines, Live TV with EPG and replay, Cloud sync for watch progress, Offline downloads, Customizable organization and parental controls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium One Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium One Annual | $20.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### VLT Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlt-player-iptv/id6793105863)

This app is a fast and clean player for your existing IPTV subscriptions. It supports various playlist formats and provides a rich interface with guides, posters, and multiple audio/subtitle tracks. It prioritizes user privacy with no ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Live TV, movies, and series playback, No ads during playback, Full live TV guide, Automatic metadata fetching (posters, ratings), Multiple audio and subtitle track support, Plays various video formats, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VLT Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| VLT Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VLT Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KIPTV free?

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

### Is VLT Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KIPTV or VLT Player?

VLT Player is rated higher. KIPTV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while VLT Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KIPTV or VLT Player have ads?

Neither KIPTV nor VLT Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KIPTV or VLT Player?

KIPTV ships an update every 6 days, and VLT Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, KIPTV was updated on November 9, 2026 and VLT Player on October 31, 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.*