# IPTV Player vs IPTV Sonic

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Sonic at 5.0 against IPTV Player's 4.0. IPTV Sonic also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). IPTV Player's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IPTV Sonic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Sonic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | IPTV Sonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-connect/id6757205277/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-sonic/id6762562008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 119 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEYZANUR TUFEKLI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865280101) | [Lukas Steiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894683686) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-connect/id6757205277)

This media player allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series using your own IPTV service. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes, offering features like resume watching, multi-audio, and picture-in-picture.

**Highlights:** M3U URL, File, and Xtream Codes API support, Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Resume watching and Picture-in-Picture, Multi-audio and subtitle selection, Modern interface with customizable layouts

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Monthly | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 Monthly | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### IPTV Sonic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-sonic/id6762562008)

This media player allows you to organize and stream your digital content using M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API. Enjoy high-performance playback with advanced features like a TV guide, smart search, and picture-in-picture.

**Highlights:** Import M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, High-performance, buffer-free streaming, Advanced Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Smart search and customizable favorites, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Parental controls with PIN

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Sonic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or IPTV Sonic?

IPTV Sonic is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Sonic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IPTV Player or IPTV Sonic have ads?

Neither IPTV Player nor IPTV Sonic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or IPTV Sonic?

IPTV Player ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Sonic every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and IPTV Sonic on October 31, 2026.

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