# Bucket Player vs Timonation IPTV

The clearest difference is ads: Bucket Player at none against Timonation IPTV's shown. Bucket Player also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Timonation IPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bucket Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timonation IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bucket Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Timonation IPTV every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bucket Player | Timonation IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timonation-iptv/id6769504232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thibault Ballof](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646032549) | [Tiago Joao Coelho Azevedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896664017) |

## What reviewers say

### Bucket Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-player-iptv/id6768260825)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Timonation IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timonation-iptv/id6769504232)

This media player allows you to stream content from your own IPTV playlists. It offers fast channel switching, cross-device syncing, and advanced playback controls. Enjoy your legal IPTV provider's content with a native Apple experience.

**Highlights:** Fast channel switching, Cross-device playback control, Live TV guide with catch-up, Movie and series browsing, Parental controls, Record live channels, Chromecast support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timonation Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bucket Player free?

Bucket Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timonation IPTV free?

Timonation IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bucket Player or Timonation IPTV have ads?

Timonation IPTV shows ads; Bucket Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bucket Player or Timonation IPTV?

Bucket Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timonation IPTV every 3 days. Most recently, Bucket Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and Timonation IPTV on November 5, 2026.

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