# Crivid IPTV Player vs Photon Player

The clearest difference is rating: Photon Player at 5.0 against Crivid IPTV Player's 3.0. Photon Player also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Crivid IPTV Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crivid IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photon Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photon Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Crivid IPTV Player ships an update every 3 days, Photon Player daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crivid IPTV Player | Photon Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crivid-iptv-player-m3u-xtream/id6783083716/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-player/id6804291311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crivid AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773911237) | [Oliver Walton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797878404) |

## What reviewers say

### Crivid IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crivid-iptv-player-m3u-xtream/id6783083716)

This app allows you to stream your own IPTV playlists and media server content on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a fast TV guide with live previews, catch-up features, and the ability to watch multiple streams simultaneously. It's a player only, requiring you to provide your own content sources.

**Highlights:** Play M3U and Xtream playlists, Fast full-screen TV guide, Live channel preview, Catch-up and replay (Pro), VOD catalogue with details (Pro), Multi-view up to four streams (Pro), Connect Plex, Jellyfin, Emby

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crivid Pro — Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


### Photon Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-player/id6804291311)

This app consolidates your media library from various sources like servers, cloud storage, and live TV subscriptions into a single, unified interface. Enjoy seamless playback with support for advanced features like Dolby Vision and HDR, and download content for offline viewing.

**Highlights:** Connects to Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, Photon, and Silo servers, Supports SMB, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, and UPnP shares, Live TV playback with M3U and Xtream Codes, Dolby Vision and HDR support, Offline downloads with Pro subscription, Handoff and Spotlight integration, Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS)

**Features:** SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photon Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Photon Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Photon Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crivid IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Photon Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crivid IPTV Player or Photon Player?

Photon Player is rated higher. Crivid IPTV Player averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Photon Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crivid IPTV Player or Photon Player have ads?

Neither Crivid IPTV Player nor Photon Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crivid IPTV Player or Photon Player?

Crivid IPTV Player ships an update every 3 days, and Photon Player daily. Most recently, Crivid IPTV Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and Photon Player on November 6, 2026.

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