Comparison

KROIRA IPTV vs Areena

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

Head to head
About

KROIRA IPTV

Features
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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.

About

Areena

Features
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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

Screenshots

KROIRA IPTV4 screens
Areena4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KROIRA IPTV ships an update every 3 days, Areena weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
KROIRA IPTV versus Areena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKROIRA IPTVAreena
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB69 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBATUHAN DEMIRBILEKAmr Atef

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KROIRA IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

Areena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KROIRA IPTV free?
KROIRA IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Areena free?
Areena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KROIRA IPTV or Areena have ads?
Areena shows ads; KROIRA IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, KROIRA IPTV or Areena?
KROIRA IPTV ships an update every 3 days, and Areena weekly. Most recently, KROIRA IPTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Areena on October 31, 2026.

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