Comparison

SubPlayer vs PalStream IPTV

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

Head to head
About

SubPlayer

Instantly find and download subtitles for movies and TV shows in over 60 languages. Import your own SRT files and play them in sync with your content using the built-in player. Access your downloaded subtitles offline.

Highlights
  • Search millions of subtitles
  • Supports 60+ languages
  • Download SRT files
  • Import your own subtitles
  • Built-in media player
  • Offline subtitle library
  • Share subtitle files
Features
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Find subtitles for any movie or TV show. In seconds. SubPlayer connects to one of the world's largest subtitle databases, giving you instant access to millions of subtitles in 60+ languages. Search by title, choose your language, download an SRT file. Done. ---------------------- FEATURES ---------------------- SEARCH MILLIONS OF SUBTITLES Search by movie or TV series title. Filter by language and content type to find exactly what you need, fast. 60+ LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, and many more. DOWNLOAD SRT FILES Save subtitle files directly to your library. No account required. IMPORT YOUR OWN Already have an SRT file? Import it from Files, Safari, or any app. It's added to your library instantly. BUILT-IN PLAYER Play subtitles in sync with your content. Skip forward or backward 5 seconds, adjust font size, and drag subtitles to any position on screen. OFFLINE LIBRARY All downloaded subtitles are stored locally on your device. Access your full library anytime, no internet needed. SHARE ANYWHERE Send subtitle files to any compatible media player or share with others directly from the app. ---------------------- PERFECT FOR ---------------------- - Fans of foreign films and international TV series - Language learners following along in a target language - Anyone who needs subtitles for accessibility - Travelers watching content abroad Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PalStream IPTV

Features
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PalStream turns your IPTV playlists into a cinematic, TV-like viewing experience. One player for everything you watch, on every screen you own. Watch Anywhere Import M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists and start playing live TV, movies, and series immediately. Switch devices at any time and keep watching on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV with no extra setup. A Beautiful, Built-In Player PalStream is designed with premium polish and effortless navigation. Smooth animations and a refined glassmorphic interface make browsing channels, finding shows, and managing your library feel simple and fast, like a modern streaming app. Seamless Sync Across iCloud Your playlists, favorites, watch history, and resume points sync automatically with iCloud. Start a show on your iPhone, continue on your Mac, and finish on your Apple TV, with PalStream remembering exactly where you left off. Smart Features You Will Use Live TV Browse channels and see what is on now, plus what is coming next. Favorites and Groups Create custom favorite groups so your go-to content is always within reach. Parental Controls Use a passcode to protect content and hide items. Resume Playback Jump back in on any device and pick up where you stopped. Subtitles Download from OpenSubtitles and customize how subtitles look and behave. Trakt Integration Scrobble what you watch and sync your progress across supported apps. Flexible Playback Choose the playback engine that works best for your setup. Privacy and Security Your content and viewing habits stay private. iCloud sync is encrypted end-to-end, and your data remains within the Apple ecosystem. Native on Every Apple Device PalStream is not just ported. It is built specifically for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, with a tailored experience for each platform. Requires iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, macOS, or tvOS 18+. Bring your own M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists.

Screenshots

SubPlayer3 screens
PalStream IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubPlayer at Free against PalStream IPTV's $4.99. PalStream IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

SubPlayer is free to download; PalStream IPTV costs $4.99 up front. SubPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PalStream IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubPlayer ships an update fortnightly, PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubPlayer versus PalStream IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubPlayerPalStream IPTV
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakub SakIbrahim Qraiqe

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • SubPlayer - Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • SubPlayer - Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$5.99
None

PalStream IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubPlayer free?
SubPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PalStream IPTV free?
PalStream IPTV costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubPlayer or PalStream IPTV have ads?
Neither SubPlayer nor PalStream IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubPlayer or PalStream IPTV?
SubPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, SubPlayer was updated on October 15, 2026 and PalStream IPTV on October 5, 2026.

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