# StreamPulse vs OpenIPTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenIPTV at none against StreamPulse's 1. OpenIPTV also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StreamPulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. OpenIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | StreamPulse | OpenIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openiptv/id6761343400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Genger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873492747) | [Parry Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888999171) |

## What reviewers say

### StreamPulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streampulse/id6758535247)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium – $7.99/month | $7.99 | per month |


### OpenIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openiptv/id6761343400)

This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

**Highlights:** Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources, Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window, Channel browsing and real-time search, Picture-in-Picture and background audio, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Favorite channels and history, Customizable themes and sources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StreamPulse free?

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

### Is OpenIPTV free?

OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StreamPulse or OpenIPTV have ads?

StreamPulse shows ads; OpenIPTV does not.

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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.*