# SoftIPTV vs Player Nest

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SoftIPTV | Player Nest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-nest/id6787159723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 106 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Softblock Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854062854) | [Robert Prislupsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231765607) |

## What reviewers say

### SoftIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softiptv-premium-iptv-player/id6761143132)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


### Player Nest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-nest/id6787159723)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Device Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Household Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Device Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Household Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*