Comparison

SoftIPTV vs Player Nest

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

Head to head
About

SoftIPTV

Features
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SoftIPTV is an M3U and Xtream player. It provides no content and sells none: everything you watch comes from the subscription you enter yourself. — HAND IT FROM PHONE TO TELEVISION Move what you are watching to another device in one tap. Playback stops on the phone and picks up on the television where it left off. Between your own devices. — WATCH TOGETHER Open a room, read out the six digits. When one person pauses, everybody pauses. Different homes, same scene. Everyone watches from their own subscription; the room shares the moment and the conversation, nothing else. — FOUR CHANNELS, ONE SCREEN The screen splits as you add channels. One carries the sound; the rest play muted. — GO BACK TO WHAT YOU MISSED If your provider keeps an archive, watch it back: pick the programme, jump fifteen minutes, or open yesterday at eight. — RIGHT WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Start a film on the phone and carry on from the same frame on the television. — AND • Your live TV, films and series in one app • Programme guide, categories and search • Favourites and watch history • Parental lock • Subtitles, with styling • Offline downloads (Premium) • Picture-in-picture • Ten colour themes • iPhone, iPad and Mac • Full navigation with the arrow keys — PREMIUM Watch-together, offline downloads, unlimited devices, no adverts and seven more themes. Available as a recurring subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase; both are managed from your store account. SoftIPTV is a player and is not responsible for the source, accuracy or legality of what is played. Stay away from unlicensed streams: using sources that distribute broadcasts without permission may be a criminal offence where you live, and any responsibility that arises is the user's alone. Use only lists you have paid for, from a lawful provider. Privacy Policy: https://softiptv.softblocksolutions.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Player Nest

This app is a media player for live TV, movies, and series. It allows users to add their own playlists and manage them remotely. Enjoy a clean interface with features like EPG, favorites, and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Live TV with EPG
  • Movies and Series (VOD)
  • Favorites and parental controls
  • M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes support
  • Remote playlist management
  • Optimized layouts for multiple devices
Features
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Player Nest is a cinematic IPTV player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Add your own M3U/M3U8 or Xtream Codes playlists, then watch Live TV with EPG, Movies, and Series in a clean dark interface. Use the Player Nest web portal to manage playlists from anywhere and sync them to your devices. FEATURES • Live TV with electronic program guide (EPG) • Movies and Series (VOD) with search and continue watching • Favorites, parental controls, and theme accents • M3U / M3U8 and Xtream Codes • Remote playlist management via the Player Nest portal • Optimized layouts for phone, tablet, and Apple TV (remote / focus) PLAYER NEST PRO Unlock player features with a free trial, then choose: Monthly (auto-renewable): • 1 Device — $2.99/month • Household (up to 5 devices) — $4.99/month Lifetime (one-time, non-consumable): • 1 Device — $9.99 • Household (up to 5 devices) — $19.99 Monthly subscribers can upgrade to lifetime anytime. After a lifetime purchase, cancel any remaining monthly subscription in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Monthly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Lifetime purchases do not auto-renew. Manage subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore purchases is available in the app. Player Nest does not include IPTV channels or content. You must supply your own legal playlist or provider credentials. Privacy Policy: https://portal.marketnest-tv.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://portal.marketnest-tv.com/terms

Screenshots

SoftIPTV4 screens
Player Nest4 screens

Verdict

The call

SoftIPTV and Player Nest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SoftIPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Player Nest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SoftIPTV versus Player Nest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftIPTVPlayer Nest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB33 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSoftblock Solutions LTDRobert Prislupsky

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoftIPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$5.99
4 purchases

Player Nest

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Device Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Household Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • 1 Device Purchase$9.99
  • Household Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is SoftIPTV free?
SoftIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Player Nest free?
Player Nest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoftIPTV or Player Nest have ads?
Neither SoftIPTV nor Player Nest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoftIPTV or Player Nest?
SoftIPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Player Nest every 2 weeks. Most recently, SoftIPTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Player Nest on October 31, 2026.

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