# Atlas 2 vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atlas 2 at none against IPTV Player's 4. Atlas 2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Atlas 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Atlas 2 ships an update every 4 months, IPTV Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atlas 2 | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [COMpose-IT Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443734338) | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) |

## What reviewers say

### Atlas 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlas-2/id784436037)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your M3U playlists or Xtream Codes servers. Enjoy thousands of channels in HD across your Apple devices with features like picture-in-picture and watch history. Unlock an ad-free, high-quality experience with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes support, Live Channels, Movies & Series, Multiple Playlist Organization, VLC-Powered Playback Engine, Watch History & Favorites, Picture-in-Picture Mode, Face ID / Touch ID Protection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Use | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atlas 2 free?

Atlas 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Do Atlas 2 or IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Atlas 2 nor IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Atlas 2 or IPTV Player?

Atlas 2 ships an update every 4 months, and IPTV Player every 5 days. Most recently, Atlas 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and IPTV Player on October 16, 2026.

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