NowsTV vs STBox Playlist Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NowsTV
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Nows TV is a modern streaming application designed for speed, simplicity, and performance. Access live broadcasts, on-demand movies, and series through a clean interface and smooth playback experience. Whether you’re watching live content or browsing your favorite shows, Nows TV provides a reliable and high-quality viewing experience across your devices. Features: • Live broadcasts • On-demand movies & series • Favorites & watchlist • Fast and smooth playback • Modern and intuitive interface • Optimized for phones, tablets, and TV devices Nows TV offers a streamlined way to enjoy your content anytime, anywhere. Nows TV does not provide any content itself. Users must provide their own legally obtained content sources.
STBox Playlist Player
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STBox is a clean, fast media player for your own IPTV playlists. Add your Xtream Codes or M3U source and watch live TV, movies, and series on your iPhone and iPad — with a beautiful, modern interface. STBox does not provide any channels or content. You bring your own playlist; STBox simply plays it. WHY STBOX • Simple setup — add your Xtream Codes login or M3U URL and you're ready • Fast, modern interface built for big libraries • Smart player that handles HLS, MP4, MKV and more • Continue watching right where you left off PRO FEATURES • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists and sources — switch with one tap • Manual quality selection up to 4K • Picture-in-Picture — keep watching while you use other apps • Chromecast — cast to your TV in one tap • Catch-up TV — watch programs from the archive • Full EPG program guide with reminders • Parental controls with PIN-protected profiles EVERYDAY EXTRAS • Sleep timer • Subtitle and audio track selection • AirPlay support • Available in English, Turkish, German, French, and Arabic Subscriptions STBox Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://thracode.com/stbox/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NowsTV at every 2 weeks against STBox Playlist Player's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NowsTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and STBox Playlist Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NowsTV ships an update every 2 weeks, STBox Playlist Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NowsTV | STBox Playlist Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serhat Tunca | Anil Celik |
In-app purchases
NowsTV
- Monthly Premium14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Year
STBox Playlist Player
- Aylık Pro$1.991 Month
- Pro Yıllık$11.991 Year
Questions
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