# Axon Player vs VLT Player

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Axon Player at 15.5 against VLT Player's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Axon Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Axon Player against 5.0 for VLT Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Axon Player ships an update every 3 weeks, VLT Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axon Player | VLT Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-player/id6759207437/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlt-player-iptv/id6793105863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 139 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Bouadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877416158) | [Velit Tolga MUSTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865729768) |

## What reviewers say

### Axon Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-player/id6759207437)

This app allows you to play your own IPTV playlists on your iPhone and iPad. It offers a premium viewing experience with features like EPG guides, resume support for movies and series, and multi-screen viewing. It also includes family-friendly options like Kids Mode.

**Highlights:** Bring your own content (M3U/portal playlists), Live TV with EPG guide and channel folders, Movies & series browsing with resume support, Multi-screen viewing, Kids Mode with PIN protection, Multiple user profiles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic — 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Smart Routing — 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Basic — 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Routing — 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Basic — 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Routing — 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Basic — 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Smart Routing — 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium — 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium — 1 Year | $14.99 | 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 Axon Player free?

Axon Player 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, Axon Player or VLT Player?

Axon Player and VLT Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Axon Player or VLT Player have ads?

Neither Axon Player nor VLT Player shows ads.

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

Axon Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and VLT Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Axon Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and VLT Player on October 14, 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.*