KROIRA IPTV vs Areena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KROIRA IPTV
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KROIRA is a clean, fast media player for the IPTV source you already own. It is a player, not a provider. KROIRA does not include, sell or supply any channels, movies, streams, accounts or playlists. You add your own M3U or Xtream Codes source and KROIRA plays it. FEATURES • M3U, M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists • Live TV, movies and series, neatly organized • EPG / TV guide with now & next, reminders and catch-up • Favorites, custom groups and channel editing • Multi-view — watch up to 4 channels at once • Watch stats, history and continue watching • Multiple playlists and profiles, including a Kids mode • Home screen widget and AirPlay • 35 languages with right-to-left support PREMIUM KROIRA is free to use. Premium unlocks multi-view, casting, recording-style tools, the widget and more — with a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Bring your own legal source. KROIRA never supplies channels or media.
Areena
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Areena Player turns your own IPTV playlist into a fast, clean and comfortable viewing experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It ships with no channels and no content. You bring your own M3U or Xtream Codes playlist from your provider, and Areena Player does the rest: organizing it, remembering where you stopped, and playing it smoothly. LIVE, MOVIES AND SERIES Live channels organized into clean categories with instant search Movies and series with full detail pages: poster, plot, seasons and episodes Continue Watching, Watchlist, Favorites and Recently Watched A PLAYER BUILT FOR COMFORT Smooth playback with playback-speed control Multiple audio and subtitle tracks Picture in Picture and a floating mini player Sleep timer, screen lock and aspect-ratio control Touch gestures: double-tap to skip, swipe for volume and seeking BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES One app for iPhone, iPad and Mac Native, modern design that stays out of your way Full English and Arabic interface with complete right-to-left support PRIVACY FIRST No ads, ever No accounts and no sign-up Your playlist details stay on your device IMPORTANT Areena Player is a media player only. It does not include, host, provide or promote any channels, movies, series or playlists, and it is not affiliated with any content provider. A valid playlist from a service you are legally subscribed to is required. Questions or feedback: areenaplayer.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Areena at none against KROIRA IPTV's 3. KROIRA IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. KROIRA IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Areena asks for nothing beyond the download.
KROIRA IPTV ships an update every 3 days, Areena weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | KROIRA IPTV | Areena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BATUHAN DEMIRBILEK | Amr Atef |
In-app purchases
KROIRA IPTV
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
Areena
No in-app purchases









