# Sjónvarp Símans vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sjónvarp Símans at none against IPTV Player's 16. Sjónvarp Símans also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). IPTV Player's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 17%) and ratings volume (906 vs 37). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sjónvarp Símans asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sjónvarp Símans holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 906 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Sjónvarp Símans's written reviews are positive against 37% of IPTV Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sjónvarp Símans ships an update every 2 weeks, IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sjónvarp Símans | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjonvarp-simans/id724740942/reviews)** | [4.3 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **906** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 83 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Síminn](https://appshunter.io/developer/509495492) | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) |

## What reviewers say

### Sjónvarp Símans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjonvarp-simans/id724740942)

Stream live TV channels, watch movies, kids' content, and TV shows on your iOS device. Utilize time-shifting features and access previously rented content. Requires an active Siminn TV service subscription.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel streaming, On-demand movies and shows, Kids' content library, Time-shifting functionality, Access to rented content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576)

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own m3u or Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, watch history, and smart search for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Supports m3u and Xtream playlists, Browse content details and trailers, Favorite content for quick access, Continue watching where you left off, Smart search functionality, Picture-in-picture support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| OPUS PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly V2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Opus Pro 3 Months V3 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OPUS PRO 3 Months V4 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months V2 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months V2 | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| OPUS Extra Device | $24.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable app
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast playback
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy playback
- 🐛 Unreliable restore purchases
- 🐛 Slow initial load times
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- Playlist download issues
- Incorrect metadata display
- Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Parental controls
- A-Z channel sorting
- Favorites management
- Grid-style channel layout
- Live TV EPG


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sjónvarp Símans free?

Sjónvarp Símans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sjónvarp Símans or IPTV Player?

Sjónvarp Símans is rated higher. Sjónvarp Símans averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.3 from 906 ratings.

### Do Sjónvarp Símans or IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Sjónvarp Símans nor IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sjónvarp Símans or IPTV Player?

Sjónvarp Símans ships an update every 2 weeks, and IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sjónvarp Símans was updated on September 21, 2026 and IPTV Player on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*