Comparison

IPTV StreamBoxPlayer vs Gecko IPTV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV StreamBoxPlayer

Features
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StreamBoxPlayer è un player M3U/M3U8 progettato per organizzare e riprodurre contenuti multimediali personali o autorizzati dall’utente, in modo semplice, fluido e intuitivo. L’app consente di aggiungere URL playlist, gestire canali Live, Film e Serie TV, organizzare i contenuti in preferiti, continuare la visione da dove era stata interrotta e visualizzare informazioni disponibili nei dati della playlist, come EPG, dettagli dei contenuti e immagini, quando presenti. Tra le principali funzioni sono inclusi supporto Picture in Picture, ricerca rapida, gestione preferiti, sezione Da vedere, Protezione genitori con PIN e filtro dei contenuti sensibili, oltre a un’interfaccia ottimizzata per un’esperienza moderna e immediata. StreamBox non fornisce, ospita, vende o distribuisce contenuti, playlist, accessi IPTV, abbonamenti, canali televisivi, film, serie TV o altri contenuti di terze parti. L’utente è responsabile dei contenuti caricati e deve disporre dei relativi diritti o autorizzazioni per l’utilizzo. Privacy Policy: https://www.guzzettiapp.it/privacy.html Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.guzzettiapp.it/privacy.html StreamBoxPlayer is an M3U/M3U8 player designed to organize and play personal or user-authorized multimedia content in a simple, smooth, and intuitive way. The app allows users to add playlist URLs, manage Live channels, Movies, and TV Series, organize content into favorites, continue watching from where they left off, and view information available in playlist data, such as EPG, content details, and images, when provided. Key features include Picture in Picture support, fast search, favorites management, a Watch Later section, Parental Controls with PIN protection and sensitive-content filtering, as well as an interface optimized for a modern and immediate viewing experience. StreamBox does not provide, host, sell, or distribute content, playlists, IPTV access, subscriptions, television channels, movies, TV series, or any other third-party content. Users are responsible for the content they add and must have the appropriate rights or authorization to use it. Privacy Policy: https://www.guzzettiapp.it/privacy.html Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.guzzettiapp.it/privacy.html

About

Gecko IPTV

This app is a fast and elegant IPTV player for live TV, movies, and series on Apple devices. It connects to your Xtream Codes account to stream content with features like resume playback and instant search.

Highlights
  • Live TV player with program info
  • Movies (VOD) with resume playback
  • TV Series organized by seasons
  • Instant catalog search
  • Favorites and resume playback
  • Multi-language interface
Features
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geckoIPTV is a fast, elegant IPTV player for Live TV, Movies and Series — on your iPhone and iPad. Connect your Xtream Codes account (host, username, password) and enjoy your live channels, Movies (VOD) and Series in a clean, smooth interface. WHY GECKOIPTV? • Live TV player with fast zapping and program info • Movies (VOD) with posters, details and resume playback • TV Series organized by seasons and episodes • Instant search across your whole catalog • Favorites and resume playback • Polished, fast, multi-language interface WORKS WITH • Xtream Codes API login (host + username + password) • Live TV, Video On Demand (VOD) and Series catalogs IMPORTANT NOTICE geckoIPTV is ONLY a player. The app does NOT provide, host or sell any content, channels, movies, series or IPTV subscription. No streams are included. You must use your own Xtream playlist and hold the rights or a legal subscription from your provider for the content you access. You are solely responsible for the content you load and for using it in compliance with applicable laws. Enjoy a fast, reliable viewing experience across all your Apple devices. SUBSCRIPTION Gecko Premium unlocks on-demand Movies and Series; live channels stay free. 5-day trial, no credit card required. • Auto-renewable yearly subscription; the price is shown in the app before any purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. • Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://geckotv.xyz/terms Privacy Policy: https://geckotv.xyz/privacy

Screenshots

IPTV StreamBoxPlayer4 screens
Gecko IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gecko IPTV at none against IPTV StreamBoxPlayer's 1. Gecko IPTV also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). IPTV StreamBoxPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price and ads 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. IPTV StreamBoxPlayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Gecko IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV StreamBoxPlayer ships an update every 4 days, Gecko IPTV every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
IPTV StreamBoxPlayer versus Gecko IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV StreamBoxPlayerGecko IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuzzettiintergoldex llc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV StreamBoxPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • StreamBox Premium Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
None

Gecko IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV StreamBoxPlayer free?
IPTV StreamBoxPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gecko IPTV free?
Gecko IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV StreamBoxPlayer or Gecko IPTV have ads?
Neither IPTV StreamBoxPlayer nor Gecko IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV StreamBoxPlayer or Gecko IPTV?
IPTV StreamBoxPlayer ships an update every 4 days, and Gecko IPTV every 9 days. Most recently, IPTV StreamBoxPlayer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Gecko IPTV on October 6, 2026.

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