Comparison

STBox Playlist Player vs Vemo Player

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

Head to head
About

STBox Playlist Player

Features
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STBox is a clean, fast media player for your own IPTV playlists. Add your Xtream Codes or M3U source and watch live TV, movies, and series on your iPhone and iPad — with a beautiful, modern interface. STBox does not provide any channels or content. You bring your own playlist; STBox simply plays it. WHY STBOX • Simple setup — add your Xtream Codes login or M3U URL and you're ready • Fast, modern interface built for big libraries • Smart player that handles HLS, MP4, MKV and more • Continue watching right where you left off PRO FEATURES • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists and sources — switch with one tap • Manual quality selection up to 4K • Picture-in-Picture — keep watching while you use other apps • Chromecast — cast to your TV in one tap • Catch-up TV — watch programs from the archive • Full EPG program guide with reminders • Parental controls with PIN-protected profiles EVERYDAY EXTRAS • Sleep timer • Subtitle and audio track selection • AirPlay support • Available in English, Turkish, German, French, and Arabic Subscriptions STBox Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://thracode.com/stbox/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vemo Player

Features
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Vemo Player is a media player for users who already have lawful M3U or Xtream Codes playlist access from their own provider. Add M3U or Xtream Codes playlists, browse live channels, movies, and series, view EPG data when available, and manage favorites and recently watched content. Vemo Player does not provide channels, playlists, subscriptions, media, or copyrighted content. Users are responsible for using the app only with content and services they have the right to access.

Screenshots

STBox Playlist Player4 screens
Vemo Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vemo Player at fortnightly against STBox Playlist Player's every 3 months. 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. STBox Playlist Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Vemo Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STBox Playlist Player ships an update every 3 months, Vemo Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
STBox Playlist Player versus Vemo Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTBox Playlist PlayerVemo Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnil CelikInfo Data Consultancy Services B.V.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STBox Playlist Player

Subscriptions2
  • Aylık Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yıllık$11.991 Year
1 purchases

Vemo Player

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99

Questions

Is STBox Playlist Player free?
STBox Playlist Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vemo Player free?
Vemo Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STBox Playlist Player or Vemo Player have ads?
Neither STBox Playlist Player nor Vemo Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STBox Playlist Player or Vemo Player?
STBox Playlist Player ships an update every 3 months, and Vemo Player fortnightly. Most recently, STBox Playlist Player was updated on October 28, 2026 and Vemo Player on November 5, 2026.

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