# SimpleIPTV - IPTV & M3U Player — A modern IPTV Player

> Modern IPTV player for casting M3U playlists to Chromecast and Apple TV. (iPhone/iPad app by Thales Pereira.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleiptv-iptv-and-m3u-player/id6747931502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thales Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/937060125)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleiptv-iptv-and-m3u-player/id6747931502/reviews.md

## What is SimpleIPTV?

SimpleIPTV plays your own M3U playlists on iPhone and iPad. No account, no ads. You bring the playlist: the app does not sell or host any channels or content.

New in 1.4
• Posters, ratings, plot, cast and trailer links for movies and shows, from TMDB.
• Browse Channels, Movies and TV Shows separately.
• Filter movies and shows by genre, year and rating. Sort by name, recently added or rating.
• Shows open into seasons and episodes.
• Resume where you stopped. Episodes show progress and a watched mark, and the show button plays or resumes the next episode.
• Channels that come in several qualities (FHD, HD, SD) show as one row. Tap the row to pick a quality.

Playback that gets out of the way
• H.265/HEVC and other modern codecs play directly when the stream supports it, with automatic format conversion when it does not.
• Auto-retry recovers stalled streams without restarting the app.
• Picture in Picture.
• AirPlay to your TV and other AirPlay 2 receivers.
• Cast to Chromecast and Google TV from your iPhone or iPad. Casting keeps running through screen lock.

Playlists, organized
• Import from a URL or a file, or paste a link with one tap.
• Browse by group. Favorites and Recents have their own tabs, and search shows suggestions.
• Optional iCloud Sync keeps favorites, recents and watch progress in step across your devices. It stays off until you turn it on.

Accessibility
• Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion and VoiceOver labels.

Privacy
There is no account and no login. Your playlists are stored on your device. iCloud Sync is optional and uses your own iCloud account. The app does not track what you watch.
To show posters and details, SimpleIPTV sends movie and show titles from your playlist to its metadata service. Stream addresses are not sent. Turn off Enrich Movies and Shows in Settings to stop sending titles to the metadata service.
Movie and show information comes from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Made for
• Personal M3U setups and home media servers
• Self-hosted streams from NAS or local network sources
• Educational, corporate, and broadcaster-supplied playlists
• Developers testing M3U/M3U8 streams

Note: SimpleIPTV is a player. You bring your own M3U playlist URL or file. We do not sell or host any channels or content.

SimpleIPTV Premium
• 90 days free from first install.
• After the trial, a yearly subscription is needed to keep watching. It renews automatically at the App Store price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends.
• Restore Purchases is available on the paywall and in Settings. Family Sharing is supported.

Screenshots show open movies by the Blender Foundation (CC BY).

Privacy policy: https://simpleiptv.app/privacy
Terms of use: https://simpleiptv.app/terms.html

## Key features

- Cast to Chromecast and Google TV
- Plays M3U playlists
- Fast channel switching
- Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
- Organized playlist browsing
- iCloud sync across devices
- No account, no ads, local storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about SimpleIPTV

### Does SimpleIPTV have ads?

No, SimpleIPTV is designed to be ad-free. The app explicitly states it has no ads, allowing for an uninterrupted viewing experience.

### How much does SimpleIPTV cost?

The app is free to download and use, with a 90-day free trial for its premium subscription. After the trial, a yearly subscription costs $4.99/P1Y, which auto-renews unless canceled.

### What devices does SimpleIPTV support?

SimpleIPTV is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It supports casting to Chromecast and Google TV, as well as AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay 2 receivers.

### Can I use SimpleIPTV offline?

While the app itself is available offline on your Apple devices, streaming content requires an active internet connection for the IPTV channels you are playing.

### How often is SimpleIPTV updated?

The latest version is 1.3, and it was last updated on April 29, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What kind of playlists does SimpleIPTV support?

SimpleIPTV primarily supports M3U playlists. You can import these playlists from a URL, a file, or by pasting them directly into the app.

### Is my viewing history private with SimpleIPTV?

Yes, SimpleIPTV prioritizes user privacy. Your playlists are stored locally on your device, there is no account or login required, and the app does not track what you watch.

### Can I share my SimpleIPTV subscription with family?

Yes, SimpleIPTV supports Family Sharing for its subscription. This allows multiple family members to access the premium features under a single subscription.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-10-06

New: posters and details
• Posters, ratings, plot, cast and trailer links for movies and shows, from TMDB. You can turn it off any time in Settings.
• Browse Channels, Movies and TV Shows separately.
• Filter by genre, year and rating, and sort by rating.
• Shows open into seasons and episodes.

New: resume and watched
• Pick up where you stopped. Episodes show progress and a watched mark.
• The show button plays or resumes the next episode.
• With iCloud Sync on, your watch progress follows you across your devices.

New: tidier channel lists
• Channels that come in several qualities (FHD, HD, SD) show as one row. Pick the quality when you open it.

### 1.3 — 2026-04-29

Cast to Chromecast and Google TV
• New on iPhone and iPad: cast any channel to Chromecast and Google TV.
• Smart HTTPS bridging so HTTP streams work end to end.
• Background friendly: keeps casting through screen lock.

Faster, more reliable playback
• Channel switches are noticeably quicker thanks to parallel cleanup.
• Auto-retry recovers when streams stall, no manual restart.
• Fixed several stalls when switching channels quickly.

Subscriptions, redesigned
• Native StoreKit 2 throughout for faster, more reliable status checks.
• Paywall reliability fixes and localized prices everywhere.

Accessibility
• Dynamic Type now scales the whole app.
• Reduce Motion respected across animations.
• VoiceOver labels overhauled.

Polish and reliability
• Search Suggestions when filtering playlists.
• Continuous corner radii throughout for a more refined look.
• Crash and hang fixes from real-world usage reports.

### 1.2 — 2025-09-26

SimpleIPTV for iOS v1.2 Release Notes

New Features

Enhanced Search Experience
- Always Visible Search: Search bar now stays visible in all views for quick access
- Improved Search Performance: Faster search with proper pagination for large playlists
- Better Search Results: More accurate and responsive search functionality

Playlist Organization
- Sorting Options: Sort your channels by:
  - Name (A-Z or Z-A)
  - Original playlist order
  - Recently added
- Smart Sorting: Your sort preference is remembered across app sessions

Performance Improvements
- H.265/HEVC Support: Automatic handling of modern video codecs for seamless playback
- Faster Channel Loading: Optimized stream analysis for quicker channel switching
- Improved Playback Reliability: Better compatibility with various stream formats

Bug Fixes
- Fixed Settings tab navigation issues
- Resolved search functionality problems with large playlists
- Fixed player controls responsiveness
- Corrected playback issues when switching between channels
- Improved app stability when handling multiple playlists

Interface Improvements
- Streamlined playback experience with direct channel loading
- Better navigation structure across all tabs
- Cleaner, more intuitive user interface
- Improved visual feedback for user actions

General Improvements
- Enhanced overall app stability
- Better memory management for smoother performance
- Optimized for the latest iOS versions
- Improved error handling and recovery

Notes
This update brings significant improvements to search functionality and playlist management, making it easier to find and organize your favorite channels. The enhanced codec support ensures better compatibility with modern streaming formats, while performance optimizations provide a smoother viewing experience.

Thank you for using SimpleIPTV!

### 1.1 — 2025-09-23

No release notes.

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