# Flex IPTV — Advanced IPTV Player

> Advanced IPTV player for live and non-live streams with playlist management and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by artur tagirov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 478 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2016-12-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews.md

## What is Flex IPTV?

Flex IPTV allows you to view live and non-live TV/stream technology-based IPTV.

Features:

• Remote and Local playlists, auto-update playlists from external sources.
• Powerful Player supports all popular stream formats, subtitles/audio track switch, video equalizer.
• Auto-reconnect for unstable sources.
• History of watched channels.
• Favorite channels, simple add and manage.
• XMLTV EPG support.
• Record live streams.

Disclaimer:
- Flex IPTV does not supply or include any media or content except "Big Buck Bunny" movie, which has been licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org.
- Users must provide their own content.
- We are not responsible for misuse of copyright or third party contents using our software and please check your contents are legal and you have rights to use or record

## Key features

- Remote and local playlist support
- Auto-update playlists
- Powerful player with equalizer
- Subtitle and audio track switching
- Auto-reconnect for unstable sources
- XMLTV EPG support
- Record live streams

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version for iOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version for tvOS | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Flex IPTV?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No ads in free version
- 💎 Best IPTV app on iOS

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Separate purchases for iOS and tvOS
- 📺 Lack of features like PiP, background playback
- 🔍 EPG not working properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Favorites list disappearing after playlist updates
- Inability to restore purchases across devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Scrolling issues in channel list on Apple TV

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast
- Implement rewind/fast-forward functionality
- Improve channel switching and navigation
- Provide better EPG integration and support
- Allow editing and managing of channel lists

## Recent user reviews (10 of 478)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working at all

*2026-08-17, version 2.15.2*

Every channel I choose is showing the same short cartoon movie.

### 4/5 — Xtreme support

*2026-07-11, version 2.15.2*

I’ve been using this player for several years. For me is the favorite interface however it seems more and more. IPT is moving to the extreme format and away from the M3u format. Are you able to add support for extreme player format? That would earn the fifth star.
Thank you so much

### 3/5 — Features not implemented in the updates

*2026-06-25, version 2.15.2*

Still - Favorites export not available…. The latest update claim that local files can be used seems to be inaccurate, because only urls allowed when adding a na new playlist… If it is the case that local files are allowed, can one export a playlist to a file and load it back as a local m3u8 file? These new features as you claimed that they are included in the latest update are not visible…Recording function no longer works after this update. The recording works but the sceen no longer displays that is recording, and the length of it…. So, pressing the record button does not indicate at all if it is recording or not…. This was working before the upodates. Siull the loading of the local files does not work, a cut and paste option would be really helpful, with a Save into a playlist option… we cannot export the favorites into a playlist nor have a screen to select all the links, that would help reducing the number of the playlists files if one only favors some channels not all playlists are needed… Good app….

### 1/5 — Developer got greedy

*2026-06-19, version 2.15.2*

Hey Dev you should have kept the app how it used to be before. Now you’re sniffing URLs, restricting number of playlists. Worst and you got greedy too early.

### 4/5 — Features not implemented in the updates

*2026-04-27, version 2.15.1*

Still - Favorites export not available…. The latest update claim that local files can be used seems to be inaccurate, because only urls allowed when adding a na new playlist… If it is the case that local files are allowed, can one export a playlist to a file and load it back as a local m3u8 file? These new features as you claimed that they are included in the latest update are not visible…Recording function no longer works after this update, and previously when it was working, the recording stops suddenly, and trying again, but unfortunately it does not matter right now, because it’s totally broken… The subtitles are now working not always, for different languages, but it is a very good start, keep up the good work to improve the app….

### 4/5 — Features not implemented in the updates

*2026-04-13*

Still - Favorites export not available…. The latest update claim that local files can be used seems to be inaccurate, because only urls allowed when adding a na new playlist… If it is the case that local files are allowed, can one export a playlist to a file and load it back as a local m3u8 file? These new features as you claimed that they are included in the latest update are not visible…

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-04-04, version 2.14.1*

Nice one

### 4/5 — Все супер, удобно

*2026-03-19*

Куплю как только появится запуск последнего воспроизведенного канала при открытии плеера и поддержка архивов

### 4/5 — Xtreme Code!!!

*2026-02-13*

Xtreme Code добавьте пожалуйста и будет топ!!!👍🏻😎

### 1/5 — Cara

*2026-02-04, version 2.13*

Troppo cara. Non esiste una versione universale dell’app che risulta assai costosa! Sviluppatore non risponde

## Frequently asked questions about Flex IPTV

### What does Flex IPTV do?

Flex IPTV is an advanced player designed for viewing live and non-live IPTV streams. It allows users to manage playlists, access electronic program guides (EPG), and record live broadcasts. The app supports a wide range of stream formats and offers features like auto-reconnect and a video equalizer.

### What are the key features of Flex IPTV?

Key features include support for remote and local playlists with auto-update capabilities, a powerful player that handles various stream formats, subtitle and audio track switching, a video equalizer, and auto-reconnect for unstable sources. It also offers history of watched channels, favorite channel management, XMLTV EPG support, and the ability to record live streams.

### Is Flex IPTV free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. Users are responsible for providing their own media content and playlists, as the app does not come with pre-loaded content beyond a sample movie under a Creative Commons license.

### What kind of content can I watch with Flex IPTV?

Flex IPTV is a player and does not supply any media or content itself, except for the "Big Buck Bunny" movie under a Creative Commons license. Users must provide their own IPTV playlists and streams. The app is designed to play these streams, whether they are live or non-live.

### Who is Flex IPTV for?

This app is intended for users who subscribe to IPTV services or have their own IPTV streams and require a robust player to manage and view them. It's suitable for those who want advanced features like EPG, recording, and customizable playback options for their streaming content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.15.2 — 2026-06-11

- improved localization

### 2.15.1 — 2026-04-13

- Bug fixes

### 2.15 — 2026-04-10

- Appearance: manual color setting

### 2.14.1 — 2026-03-06

- Bug fixes

### 2.14 — 2026-02-25

- EPG viewer update

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