Comparison

XiberTV vs Node Player

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

Head to head
About

XiberTV

Features
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Turn your device into a full featured TV. Watch current channels and recordings. This app is intended for people that are already subscribers to XiberTV-Gen2. MAIN FEATURES -- Navigation with simple and efficient gestures. -- Fully interactive program guide -- Advanced content search -- Watch currently streaming programming -- Catch Up TV on selected programs -- Record and watch series and individual programs. REQUIREMENTS - This is a free app for XiberTV-Gen2 subscribers only. - Wi-Fi only video viewing. - Universal App (iPhone and iPad). Requires IOS 15.6 +

About

Node Player

Features
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Node Player is a media player application designed to stream video content from user-provided sources. The app provides a simple, reliable interface for accessing and managing streaming content using supported media formats and network protocols. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute content. Users are responsible for supplying their own media sources and ensuring they have the rights to access that content. FEATURES • Plays video streams from user-provided sources • Fast and responsive playback • Simple channel and content navigation • Stable streaming performance • Full-screen viewing support • Secure subscription-based access SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Subscription required to access playback features • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account Settings Node Player is a playback tool. It does not provide media content or channels. COMPATIBILITY Node Player supports common playlist and streaming formats used by personal media and streaming services, including: • Standard M3U and M3U8 playlists • Xtream-compatible servers • HTTP and HTTPS streaming sources • Live and on-demand video streams Users provide their own streaming sources. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute media content. Privacy Policy: https://nodeplayer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://nodeplayer.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

XiberTV4 screens
Node Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XiberTV at none against Node Player's 2. Node Player's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Node Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. XiberTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XiberTV ships an update every 3 months, Node Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
XiberTV versus Node Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiberTVNode Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB44 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperXiber LLCLouis Hall

In-app purchases

None

XiberTV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Node Player

Subscriptions2
  • Node Player Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Node Player Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is XiberTV free?
XiberTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Node Player free?
Node Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XiberTV or Node Player have ads?
Neither XiberTV nor Node Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XiberTV or Node Player?
XiberTV ships an update every 3 months, and Node Player monthly. Most recently, XiberTV was updated on October 18, 2026 and Node Player on October 25, 2026.

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