Comparison

VLT Player vs LikeStream

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

Head to head
About

VLT Player

This app is a fast and clean player for your existing IPTV subscriptions. It supports various playlist formats and provides a rich interface with guides, posters, and multiple audio/subtitle tracks. It prioritizes user privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Live TV, movies, and series playback
  • No ads during playback
  • Full live TV guide
  • Automatic metadata fetching (posters, ratings)
  • Multiple audio and subtitle track support
  • Plays various video formats
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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VLT Player is a clean, fast player for the IPTV subscription you already own. It hosts no content and sells no channels — it takes your playlist and gives it the interface it deserves. Add your playlist with Xtream Codes details, an M3U URL, or a file, and let VLT do the rest. WHAT YOU GET • Live TV, movies and series in one player • No ads — not before playback, not during • A full live guide: what's on now and next, on every channel • Posters, ratings, descriptions and cast fill themselves in • Switch to any audio or subtitle track the stream carries — pick any language • mkv, mp4, avi and more: plays formats that stop other players • Tune buffer, deinterlacing and subtitles to your taste • Favourites, watchlist and continue-watching • iCloud sync across your devices: favourite on your phone, it's on your tablet • Interface in 13 languages PRIVACY FIRST VLT has no servers of its own. It creates no account, tracks nothing and shows no ads. Your playlist password stays encrypted in your device's Keychain and is only ever sent to your own provider. VLT PREMIUM Unlock every feature of the app with a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. The subscription unlocks features of this app only — it does not include or provide any TV content. The subscription renews automatically until cancelled. Manage it in Settings › Subscriptions on your device. Privacy: https://vlt-player.tlgmst.workers.dev/privacy Terms: https://vlt-player.tlgmst.workers.dev/terms VLT is a player. You bring the content.

About

LikeStream

This app is a modern IPTV player for sports fans and TV lovers. It allows users to organize playlists, follow upcoming matches with a sports schedule, and enjoy seamless streaming on mobile and TV devices. Users must provide their own content.

Highlights
  • Sports schedule with live match status
  • Personal TV streaming with playlist management
  • Multiple import options (URL, M3U, QR code)
  • QR-based TV sync and Apple TV support
  • Smooth and reliable playback
  • Fast channel search and favorite channels
Features
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LikeStream is a modern IPTV player designed for sports fans and TV lovers. Follow upcoming matches, organize your playlists, and enjoy a seamless viewing experience across mobile and TV devices. FEATURES Sports Schedule Never miss an important match again. • Daily sports calendar • Upcoming fixtures • Live match status • Football match schedules • Multi-sport support Personal TV Streaming Watch content from your own playlists using a clean and intuitive player. Playlist Management • Organize multiple playlists • Favorite channels • Recently watched content • Fast channel search Easy Import Options • Import Playlist URL • Upload M3U and M3U8 files • Scan QR Codes • Import from Photos Watch on TV Bring your playlists to the big screen. • QR-based TV sync • Apple TV support • Fast setup process Smooth Playback • Fast channel loading • Reliable playback • Optimized viewing experience IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER LikeStream does not provide any media content, TV channels, or IPTV subscriptions. Users must provide their own content and are responsible for ensuring they have the legal rights to access it. LikeStream is a media player and does not host, distribute, or provide copyrighted content. Privacy Policy: https://likestream.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://likestream.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VLT Player4 screens
LikeStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VLT Player at 5.0 against LikeStream's 3.0. LikeStream's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. VLT Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and LikeStream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VLT Player ships an update every 2 weeks, LikeStream every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VLT Player versus LikeStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVLT PlayerLikeStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVelit Tolga MUSTOLikeStream

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VLT Player

Subscriptions3
  • VLT Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • VLT Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • VLT Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
4 purchases

LikeStream

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Special Deal7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Monthly$28.991 Month
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  • Yearly$94.991 Year

Questions

Is VLT Player free?
VLT Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LikeStream free?
LikeStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VLT Player or LikeStream?
VLT Player is rated higher. VLT Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LikeStream averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VLT Player or LikeStream have ads?
Neither VLT Player nor LikeStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VLT Player or LikeStream?
VLT Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and LikeStream every 5 days. Most recently, VLT Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and LikeStream on November 10, 2026.

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