Comparison

Boo vs Owl IP Player

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

Head to head
About

Boo

Features
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Boo Player brings your own M3U playlists and Xtream account together in one player for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. Browse live channels, movies and series, then watch in a layout that fits your screen. YOUR PLAYLISTS • Add M3U or M3U8 playlists by URL or import a local playlist file. • Connect with your Xtream server address, username and password. • Save playlists and switch between them. BROWSE AND WATCH • Search channels and browse by category or country. • Keep favorites and return to recently watched content. • Explore movies and series, with sorting and episode navigation. TWO STREAMS AT ONCE • Choose two channels for split-screen playback. • Adjust the layout and audio for each stream. • Keep your preferred split-screen display settings for the next session. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN • Adaptive navigation and layouts for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. • Use the Duo cover display or open the inner display for more space. • Player layouts adapt when the available space or orientation changes. • Use supported playback controls, audio and subtitle options when provided by your stream. Boo Player is a player only. It does not provide, sell or include channels, playlists, films, series or IPTV subscriptions. Bring your own streaming sources and use content you are authorized to access. Availability, picture quality, program information and playback features depend on your provider, stream format and internet connection. The app contains advertising and offers optional in-app purchases.

About

Owl IP Player

This application acts as a modern client for managing and viewing your own IPTV playlists. It allows you to add M3U URLs or Xtream Codes accounts to access live TV channels, movies, and series from your provider. Enjoy features like channel grouping, favorites, resume playback, and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Add M3U and Xtream Codes playlists
  • Channel groups and favorites
  • Resume playback for movies and series
  • Parental PIN for adult content
  • Dark and light themes
  • Full-screen player with playback controls
Features
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Owl IP Player is a modern IPTV client for iPhone and iPad. It does not provide channels, movies, or series—you add your own M3U URL or Xtream Codes account and browse what your playlist offers. PLAYLISTS • Add multiple M3U (URL or file) and Xtream Codes playlists • Switch lists, refresh on demand, and optional automatic refresh every 4–24 hours • Secure storage for playlist credentials LIVE TV • Channel groups with search and favorites • Recently watched and quick return from the home screen • Sort channels and mark unreliable streams to skip next time MOVIES & SERIES • Poster grids by category with search and sorting • Resume movies and episodes where you left off • Series seasons and episodes; auto-advance to the next episode when you finish one • Favorites for live channels, movies, and shows HOME & CONTROLS • Continue watching rows for live TV, movies, and series • Full-screen player with volume, brightness, playback speed, and subtitle or audio tracks when available • Parental PIN to gate adult groups • Dark and light themes; multiple interface languages REQUIREMENTS You need a valid subscription or playlist from your provider. Owl IP Player is only a player—content availability and legality depend on your source. Support: mehmetburhan@gmail.com

Screenshots

Boo4 screens
Owl IP Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Owl IP Player at none against Boo's 2. Owl IP Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Owl IP Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boo ships an update every 4 days, Owl IP Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Boo versus Owl IP Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBooOwl IP Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMESUT CAN YAGCIMEHMET BURHAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Boo

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Boo Player for Mac$4.99
None

Owl IP Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boo free?
Boo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Owl IP Player free?
Owl IP Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boo or Owl IP Player have ads?
Boo shows ads; Owl IP Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Boo or Owl IP Player?
Boo ships an update every 4 days, and Owl IP Player weekly. Most recently, Boo was updated on November 9, 2026 and Owl IP Player on October 31, 2026.

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