# G vs YTV Player Pro

The clearest difference is rating: YTV Player Pro at 4.4 against G's 3.4. YTV Player Pro also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YTV Player Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

YTV Player Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G has 242 ratings behind it against 14, 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 50% of YTV Player Pro's.

G ships an update every 3 months, YTV Player Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | YTV Player Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-mscreen-multiple-screen/id921933799/reviews) | **[4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ytv-player-pro/id6451041824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [日昕 白](https://appshunter.io/developer/921933798) | [Rohit Bhayani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696270287) |

## 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


### YTV Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ytv-player-pro/id6451041824)

This app allows you to play M3U links and stream content directly on your iPhone or iPad. Easily add IPTV links, YouTube videos, and other streams by entering their URLs. Enjoy playback with customizable options like aspect ratio and Chromecast support.

**Highlights:** Play M3U links, Stream IPTV content, Add custom URLs, Supports YouTube videos, Chromecast support, Adjustable aspect ratio

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

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

### Is YTV Player Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, G or YTV Player Pro?

YTV Player Pro is rated higher. G averages 3.4 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while YTV Player Pro averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do G or YTV Player Pro have ads?

YTV Player Pro shows ads; G does not.

### Which is updated more often, G or YTV Player Pro?

G ships an update every 3 months, and YTV Player Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, G was updated on October 7, 2026 and YTV Player Pro on October 10, 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.*