# Kaino Play · IPTV Media Player — M3U, EPG, Xtream, Stalker, HLS > M3U, EPG, Xtream, Stalker, HLS (iPhone/iPad app by Gianluca Mammoliti.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaino-play-iptv-media-player/id6751493004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gianluca Mammoliti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835377308) - Category: Entertainment, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 137 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-03-26 - Data updated: 2026-07-04 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaino-play-iptv-media-player/id6751493004/reviews.md ## What is Kaino Play · IPTV Media Player? Kaino Play brings media player and IPTV together in one app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Watch your local videos, photos and audio and add 1 IPTV playlist with unlimited live channels — all free, forever, no ads. FREE FOREVER • Local video, audio and photos — unlimited playback • 1 IPTV playlist — unlimited live channel playback • Multi-engine player (VLC, Native, MediaKit) • No subscription, no ads, no watermarks SMART PLAYER — AUTOMATIC ENGINE SELECTION Analyzes codec and video stream before every playback and automatically selects the optimal engine among VLC, Native and MediaKit. Zero configuration, maximum compatibility. LIVE TV & EPG (Premium) Built-in EPG with external XMLTV support. See what's on now, browse upcoming schedules and use catch-up to watch programs you've missed. MOVIES & TV SERIES (Premium) Automatic covers, descriptions and ratings via TMDB. "Continue watching" to pick up where you left off. Library organized by categories. UNLIMITED PLAYLISTS (Premium) Import M3U/M3U8, Xtream Codes API and Stalker Portal. Automatic format detection, auto-update, multiple playlist management. Channel search, favorites, history and custom groups. STREMIO-COMPATIBLE ADD-ON MANAGER (Premium) Install and manage add-ons compatible with the Stremio API directly from the app. Browse catalogs and streams provided by user-configured add-ons, without leaving Kaino Play. BROWSER CONTROL (Premium) Activate a local server on your device: any screen on the same WiFi network — PC, tablet, smart TV — can browse and play your content from a browser. No extra installation needed. AI VOICE ASSISTANT (Premium) Talk to the AI assistant: it suggests what to watch, answers your questions and reads responses aloud. Integrated voice search. AIRPLAY, GOOGLE CAST & PiP (Premium) Stream to Apple TV, Chromecast and any compatible display. Picture-in-Picture to keep watching while using other apps. PRIVACY & SECURITY Encrypted SQLite database. No personal data collected. Configuration backup and restore. PIN-protected Parental Control. KAINO PLAY PREMIUM Unlock unlimited playlists, EPG, movies and series (VOD), AirPlay, Google Cast, PiP, Browser Control, AI assistant, subtitles and audio track selection, custom themes and much more. Available as a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Free trial included with subscription plans. No charge during the trial — cancel anytime. Family Sharing included. IMPORTANT NOTE Kaino Play is a media player. We do not provide or distribute streaming services or IPTV content. You must have your own playlists from legitimate sources. Accessing copyright-protected content without authorization is illegal and solely the user's responsibility. Supported languages: Italiano, English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Português, Русский, Türkçe. Terms of Use: https://play.kainolab.io/en/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://play.kainolab.io/en/privacy-policy.html ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | KainoPlay Premium | $1.99 | per month | | KainoPlay Premium | $9.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | KainoPlay Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.6 — 2026-06-19 IPAD — REDESIGNED FOR THE BIG SCREEN A brand-new sidebar navigation replaces the bottom tab bar on iPad. The layout adapts to every screen size with collapsible sidebar, adaptive grid columns, and full-width backgrounds — a true tablet experience. ICLOUD BACKUP & RESTORE (Premium) Export your playlists — including credentials — to iCloud with AES-256 encryption, and import them back on any device signed into the same Apple ID. Switch devices without reconfiguring anything. FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS Carousel card width is now customizable in display settings. Connection usage indicators show how many active streams each playlist is using. Channel grids adapt their column count to your screen size. The onboarding flow can now be skipped without adding a playlist. ### 1.1.5 — 2026-05-28 LIVE TV & SMART SOURCE SELECTION Before a single frame plays, Kaino Play scans automatically every active playlist for the same channel, probes each stream in real time, and shows resolution, fps, and codec side by side — so you always start with the best source, not just the first one found. OFFLINE DOWNLOADS Save movies and series episodes to watch anytime, anywhere — no connection needed. Track progress, get clear error messages, and play downloaded content directly from the Videos tab. FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS Add-on playlists now refresh in the background while you keep browsing, with channels loading progressively for a more responsive experience. Detail pages for movies and series find the right title more reliably, even when names differ slightly between sources. Tapping the engine switch button works correctly again, streams recover faster after hiccups, thumbnails now generate from the actual video frame, and translations are updated across all 9 supported languages. ### 1.1.4 — 2026-05-13 MOVIES AND SERIES DETAILS
 Richer, cleaner detail pages with cast, crew, images, recommendations, genres, metadata, and improved source selection. PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT Playlists are easier to read and manage, with separate counts for TV, Movies, and Series, sorting, and quick actions. MORE RELIABLE PLAYBACK Improved VOD, Stalker, HLS, and web player playback, with more stable caching and better audio/video compatibility. SUPPORT CENTER Improved support experience with reply notifications, unread badges, clearer tickets, and attached technical details. FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS General fixes, updated localizations, better category management, temporary file cleanup, and improved overall stability. ### 1.1.3 — 2026-05-05 SUPPORT CENTER Get help faster with the new in-app Support Center. Report an issue, open a ticket, and keep track of your conversation without leaving the app. PLAY WITH VLC You can now open streams directly in the external VLC app for an additional playback option when you need it. TV PROGRAM REMINDERS Never miss what’s next. Set reminders from the EPG and receive notifications before upcoming TV programs start. BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS This update also improves M3U and playlist processing, Stalker VOD resume detection, proxy reliability, Support Center UI, and overall app stability. ### 1.1.2 — 2026-04-26 Add-on Manager (Stremio) New section in Settings to install and manage Stremio-compatible add-ons (catalog and streams) Improved HLS Streaming Optimizations to the internal proxy and HLS pipeline for more stable connections, faster reconnections, and fewer interruptions on live channels. Bug Fixes & Improvements Improved VLC player stability on live streams Updated descriptions in language and add-on settings Various stability and performance fixes --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*