Comparison

Ripo TV vs LucidStreamer IPTV

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

Head to head
About

Ripo TV

Features
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Ripo TV is a player built to enjoy your own IPTV playlist through a clean, elegant interface. The app does not provide any channels or streams; you add your own M3U/M3U8 list or Xtream Codes account, and Ripo TV presents it in a tidy, readable and pleasant way. A simple design, made for real use: A high-contrast, burgundy-toned interface with large touch targets and clear type, easy for users of every age. The same consistent experience across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Highlights: • Watch live TV, movies (VOD) and series in separate, organized views • Add an M3U/M3U8 playlist or an Xtream Codes account • See what's on and what's next with EPG (program guide) • Jump back to what you love with favorites and recently watched • Resume movies and series right where you left off (Pro) • Watch two streams at once with dual-view (Pro) • Keep content safe with parental controls (Pro) • Manage multiple devices from one account (Pro) • New: a full-screen, remote-friendly Apple TV app A capable player: An advanced playback engine opens most stream and file formats smoothly; if a stream stalls, it automatically switches to an alternate engine to keep your viewing uninterrupted. Plans: Watch basic live TV with Free; unlock favorites, EPG, resume, dual-view, parental controls and multi-device with Premium and Pro. Details are inside the app. Important: Ripo TV is not an IPTV content or subscription service. It does not host or provide any channels, streams or media. It is the user's responsibility to hold the legal rights to any content they watch. Subscriptions (Premium/Pro) are auto-renewable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://ripotv.app/terms.html — Privacy Policy: https://ripotv.app/privacy.html

About

LucidStreamer IPTV

This app transforms your existing IPTV service into a streamlined experience across Apple devices. It allows you to manage multiple providers, customize your viewing with pinned categories and channels, and access a program guide with live progress. Enjoy seamless playback and easy integration with other players.

Highlights
  • Cross-device syncing via iCloud
  • Customizable pinned categories and channels
  • Integrated program guide with live progress
  • Support for multiple IPTV providers
  • Playback via built-in player or external apps
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
Features
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LucidStreamer IPTV turns the IPTV service you already pay for into a fast, native app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Add your provider once and it syncs to all your devices over iCloud. Pin the categories you actually watch, pin favourite channels, and jump back into what you were last watching. A built-in program guide shows what's on now and next, with live progress — use your provider's guide or point the app at your own XMLTV URL. • One app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac • Multiple providers, synced across your devices • Pinned categories and channels, plus a Recent list • Search every channel and category at once • Now/Next program guide, provider or custom XMLTV • Play with the built-in player, VLC, or hand off to VLC or Infuse • Picture-in-Picture and background audio • Connection test showing account status, expiry, and connections in use LucidStreamer IPTV does not provide, resell, or include any TV channels or content. It is a player for a service you supply. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ripo TV4 screens
LucidStreamer IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LucidStreamer IPTV at every 6 days against Ripo TV's fortnightly. Ripo TV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Ripo TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LucidStreamer IPTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripo TV ships an update fortnightly, LucidStreamer IPTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ripo TV versus LucidStreamer IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipo TVLucidStreamer IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB120 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBerkant MUTLUDan Ashley

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ripo TV

Subscriptions4
  • Premium – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium – Yearly$8.991 Year
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  • Pro – Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

LucidStreamer IPTV

Subscriptions1
  • LucidStreamer Pro3 variants$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Ripo TV free?
Ripo TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LucidStreamer IPTV free?
LucidStreamer IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ripo TV or LucidStreamer IPTV have ads?
Neither Ripo TV nor LucidStreamer IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ripo TV or LucidStreamer IPTV?
Ripo TV ships an update fortnightly, and LucidStreamer IPTV every 6 days. Most recently, Ripo TV was updated on October 14, 2026 and LucidStreamer IPTV on October 19, 2026.

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