# IPTV Buddy (Companion) — Your smart IPTV player

> Smart IPTV player and control center for organizing live TV, VOD, and series. (iPhone/iPad app by Pascal Bossert.)

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- Developer: [Pascal Bossert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891271147)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-buddy-companion/id6761751063/reviews.md

## What is IPTV Buddy (Companion)?

Bring order to channel chaos.

IPTV Buddy is a smart IPTV player and control center for iPhone and iPad. Organize live TV, movies, series, favorites and EPG data in one place - then keep your setup connected with the IPTV Buddy TV app and Web Editor.

Add your own M3U playlists or Xtream credentials and shape the experience around the way you watch. IPTV Buddy is designed for large catalogs, quick navigation and flexible organization without the clutter.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Live TV, VOD and series
Browse and play your provider's channels, movies and shows in a clear interface built for real-world IPTV libraries. Resume series where you left off and keep your viewing progress organized.

• Favorites that fit you
Create multiple favorites lists, rename and reorder them, and organize channels for sports, news, movies, family viewing or any setup you prefer.

• EPG and reminders
See what is on now and next, explore upcoming programs and set reminders for shows, sports and scheduled broadcasts.

• Offline viewing
Download VOD titles and series episodes to watch later without an active internet connection.

• Powerful Web Editor
Pair the app with the Web Editor and organize larger catalogs from your computer. Manage favorites, M3U lists, categories, stream names, channel icons and EPG assignments with real-time synchronization.

• Profiles and cross-device sync
Keep separate profiles for different providers, households or viewing preferences. Sign in to keep profiles, favorites, watchlists, categories and playback progress up to date across supported devices.

• TV connection
Pair IPTV Buddy TV by QR code or IP address. Compatible TV setups add features such as Catch-up TV, Multi-View, TimeShift and recording.

• M3U and Xtream support
Use your own M3U playlists or connect an existing Xtream-based IPTV provider.

BUILT AROUND YOUR SETUP

IPTV Buddy brings phone, TV and browser workflows together. Set up providers on your phone, organize large channel lists on your computer and enjoy a cleaner viewing experience on your TV.

IMPORTANT

IPTV Buddy is a media player and management app. It does not provide TV channels, IPTV subscriptions, playlists or media content. You must supply your own legal IPTV source, such as an M3U playlist or Xtream credentials.

IPTV Buddy is not affiliated with any content provider, channel, broadcaster or IPTV service. Use only content you are authorized to access.

Privacy Policy:
https://iptvbuddy.app/en/privacy/

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Organize live TV, VOD, and series
- Create and manage multiple favorites lists
- EPG with program reminders
- Offline viewing for VOD and series
- Web Editor for catalog management
- Cross-device sync with profiles
- TV connection with advanced features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Buddy (1Y) | $9.99 | per year |
| IPTV Buddy (6M) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| IPTV Buddy (3M) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Buddy (1M) | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-buddy-companion/id6761751063/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-08*

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## Frequently asked questions about IPTV Buddy (Companion)

### Does IPTV Buddy provide TV channels or content?

IPTV Buddy is a media player and management app. It does not provide TV channels, IPTV subscriptions, playlists, or media content. Users must supply their own legal IPTV source, such as an M3U playlist or Xtream credentials.

### What devices is IPTV Buddy compatible with?

IPTV Buddy is designed for iPhone and iPad. It supports cross-device synchronization, allowing you to keep your profiles, favorites, and playback progress up to date across supported devices.

### How does IPTV Buddy handle favorites and organization?

You can create multiple favorites lists, rename and reorder them, and organize channels for specific viewing preferences like sports, news, or family viewing. The powerful Web Editor also allows for detailed management of larger catalogs from your computer.

### Can I watch content offline with IPTV Buddy?

Yes, IPTV Buddy supports offline viewing. You can download VOD titles and series episodes to watch later without requiring an active internet connection.

### What are the subscription plans for IPTV Buddy?

IPTV Buddy offers several subscription plans: 1 month for $1.99, 3 months for $3.99, 6 months for $5.99, and 1 year for $9.99. All plans include a 1-month free trial.

### How does the TV connection feature work?

You can pair IPTV Buddy TV with your phone using a QR code or IP address. Compatible TV setups can unlock additional features such as Catch-up TV, Multi-View, TimeShift, and recording capabilities.

### Is IPTV Buddy ad-free?

Yes, IPTV Buddy is ad-free. As indicated by the application data, the app does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted viewing experience.

### What is the age rating for IPTV Buddy?

IPTV Buddy has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for general audiences and children, with no mature or sensitive content requiring a higher rating.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.3 — 2026-09-07

- Clearer first-time setup with separate options for Xtream credentials and M3U playlists.
- Improved M3U import performance, especially for larger playlists.
- Fixed import failures when channels share the same stream URL but have different names.
- Fixed outdated channel search results after playlist updates or deletion.
- Improved M3U EPG synchronization across devices, including the “Provider EPG only” setting.
- Manual EPG assignments and resets now synchronize for channels outside your favorites as well.
- Improved EPG synchronization when automatically matched channels are added to favorites.
- Fixed outdated country-specific TV guide data not refreshing, and reduced repeated checks when reopening categories.
- Fixed errors when duplicating profiles containing movies and series.
- Improved database handling when the app reloads after completing setup.
- Fixed imports remaining stuck when their import job no longer exists.

### 2.3.2 — 2026-09-05

- Improved local database handling when multiple synchronization tasks overlap.
- Reworked large M3U imports to avoid loading complete playlists into memory.
- Fixed a rare player freeze during rapid stop, stream-switch, failover, and Picture-in-Picture transitions.
- Improved handling of partial category and provider updates.
- Improved diagnostics and symbolication for native iOS errors.

### 2.3.0 — 2026-08-30

• Pull to refresh VOD and series catalogues, with faster category loading and clearer progress.
• Improved title/source grouping, "Recently updated" series sorting, smarter EPG updates and smoother EPG search.
• Per-profile M3U category selection and management of multiple Xtream connections.
• More reliable profile switching, downloads, reminders, synchronization, startup and updates.

### 2.2.1 — 2026-08-09

Playback is now more reliable across Live TV, VOD, and Series. All stream types now share a stable playback engine, with improved seeking and resume behavior, responsive controls, background pausing for on-demand content, and reliable portrait restoration after playback. To prioritize playback stability, Picture in Picture is no longer available on iOS.

EPG updates now complete more reliably after setup or profile restoration, and EPG search supports partial matches and recent past programs. This update also includes core compatibility and stability improvements.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-08-08

• A rebuilt Online Editor enables real-time editing of favourites, M3U lists, categories, EPG assignments and channel icons.
• More reliable pairing, reconnection and large catalogue transfers.
• Improved profile synchronisation and recovery across devices.
• My List entries are preserved after VOD and series updates.
• More reliable M3U imports, refresh and rename actions.
• Improved provider status feedback and EPG matching.

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