Best Live TV alternatives: apps like Live TV - IPTV Player

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

10 free apps

Updated October 2026

Abhijith Jishankar

Live TV is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Live TV

Mosaic Live TV by Mosaic Technologies

Editor's Choice

🎬 Entertainment

1.0(1 ratings)

Free

Stream live and on-demand TV channels, including prime-time shows, sports, and news, from leading networks. Customize your viewing with multiple channel packages and premium add-ons. Features a live TV guide with previews and Cloud DVR for recordings.

Pro IPTV Player by Pedram Gilaniniya

IPTV Player for M3U & Xtream

Strong Contender

🎬 Entertainment

4.4(5 ratings)

FreeAds

Stream content from your own sources like M3U playlists and Xtream Codes. This app offers a smooth, intuitive interface for managing multiple providers and organizing content with ease. It functions solely as a media player, requiring users to add their own legally authorized sources.

USA Live TV by SANTIAGO MARTINEZ ANTEQUERA

Live US Channels & Guide

Worth Considering

🎬 Entertainment

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

More apps like Live TV

VU: IPTV Player & Live TV

M3U Playlists & TV Guide

LMX | Stream Live TV Channels

Watch Sports, News, TV & more

Free

Stream live TV channels and on-demand movies in a single, user-friendly application. Enjoy a wide variety of content, including sports, news, and dramas, without needing a cable subscription. Access entertainment anytime, anywhere, in HD and 4K quality.

Live TV channel streamingOn-demand movie librarySports, news, and drama content

🎬 Entertainment

(1)

free with in-app purchases

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IPTV Extreme : Player

Smart Search for M3U & Xtream

Free

This app is a fast IPTV player and playlist manager for iPhone. It allows you to load your own Live TV streams, movies, and on-demand video using Xtream API or M3U playlists. Browse a clean channel list built for quick playback and enjoy a privacy-first experience with local playlist storage.

Xtream API loginM3U/M3U8 playlist supportSmart content organization

🎬 Entertainment

(2)

free with in-app purchases

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IPTVio: IPTV Smart Player

M3U8, Xtream, EPG & Live TV

Free

Stream your own digital content with this advanced IPTV player. Enjoy seamless playback, offline downloads, and personalized audio/subtitle options. Sync your viewing experience across multiple devices for ultimate convenience.

Resume playback from where you left offAdd shows and movies to favoritesDownload content for offline viewing

🎬 Entertainment

(2)

free with in-app purchases

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XStream TV

by City of Williamstown

Free

Stream your favorite TV programming and manage DVR recordings directly from your mobile device. Browse program guides, watch live channels, and access on-demand content. Features like Catch-up and Restart TV enhance your viewing experience.

Browse Program GuideWatch Live ChannelsOn Demand Content

by GreatWave Communications / The Conneaut Telephone Company

Free

Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your pay TV provider on your mobile devices. Control your set-top box, schedule DVR recordings, and browse program guides from anywhere.

Watch live TV channelsBrowse program guideAccess on-demand content

Xtream Codes, EPG, VOD, Series

Free

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your M3U playlists or Xtream Codes servers. Enjoy thousands of channels in HD across your Apple devices with features like picture-in-picture and watch history. Unlock an ad-free, high-quality experience with a premium subscription.

M3U & Xtream Codes supportLive Channels, Movies & SeriesMultiple Playlist Organization