# G vs Cloud Stream IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Stream IPTV Player at 4.7 against G's 3.4. Cloud Stream IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 30%). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Stream IPTV Player sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloud Stream IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Stream IPTV Player has 3.1K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of G's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cloud Stream IPTV Player's.

G ships an update every 3 months, Cloud Stream IPTV Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | Cloud Stream IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-mscreen-multiple-screen/id921933799/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-stream-iptv-player/id1138002135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [日昕 白](https://appshunter.io/developer/921933798) | [Giovanny Aranda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138002134) |

## What reviewers say

### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-mscreen-multiple-screen/id921933799)

Control your Set Top Box (STB) remotely from your mobile device. Manage channels, use a virtual remote, and access the electronic program guide. Adjust STB settings like sleep timers and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Search and switch STB channels, Edit channels (move, rename, delete, lock, favorite, sort), Watch STB channels on mobile, View Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Virtual remote control interface, Add/edit/delete STB timers, Change STB settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective remote control functionality
- 🎯 Works well when properly connected
- ⭐ Game-changing app for eliminating physical remotes
- 🔧 Improved stability in recent versions
- 📱 Useful for STB device management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection failures to receiver
- ⏱️ Extremely slow channel loading times
- ❌ App crashes and freezes regularly
- 🔌 Poor iOS compatibility (especially iOS 13+)
- 📊 Cannot display large channel lists (500+ channels)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to receiver after updates
- App stuck on 'Getting Channel' screen
- App crashes on iPhone 6, 6s, and SE models
- Connection hangs indefinitely
- Channel list fails to load or display

**Requested features**

- Audio change control on remote
- Screen mirroring capability
- Direct channel streaming to mobile device
- Satellite selection button
- Language preference settings


### Cloud Stream IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-stream-iptv-player/id1138002135)

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or internet sources on your iPhone or iPad. Supports M3U and M3U8 playlists, with advanced features like Chromecast and background playback available in the PRO version.

**Highlights:** IPTV playback, Internet channel streaming, M3U/M3U8 playlist support, UDP proxy streaming, Chromecast (PRO), Background playback (PRO), Parental control (PRO)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip for one coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip for two coffees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip for three coffees | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip for four coffees | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip for five coffees | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and smooth playback
- 💡 Allows importing M3U playlists
- 🔒 No annoying ads
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Chromecast functionality not working as expected
- 🐛 Playlist sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Playback stops when exiting the app

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading properly
- Inability to restore purchases
- Search function not working on Apple TV
- Playback issues when switching between apps
- Compatibility problems with iOS 14 and newer

**Requested features**

- Add support for Xtream codes
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support
- Allow organizing channels into categories
- Add background playback option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

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

### Is Cloud Stream IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, G or Cloud Stream IPTV Player?

Cloud Stream IPTV Player is rated higher. G averages 3.4 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Cloud Stream IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do G or Cloud Stream IPTV Player have ads?

Neither G nor Cloud Stream IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, G or Cloud Stream IPTV Player?

G ships an update every 3 months, and Cloud Stream IPTV Player every 9 days. Most recently, G was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cloud Stream IPTV Player on October 6, 2026.

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