# Skylark IPTV Player — IPTV & live TV, beautifully

> Native live TV player for Apple devices using IPTV playlists. (iPhone/iPad app by Josh Becker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylark-iptv-player/id6784713673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josh Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/956903300)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylark-iptv-player/id6784713673/reviews.md

## What is Skylark IPTV Player?

Skylark is a native live-TV player that brings your own IPTV playlist to every Apple screen — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — with a beautiful, fast interface built for the way you actually watch.

Add your Xtream Codes account or M3U/M3U8 playlist, and Skylark organizes everything into a clean home screen with a featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and what's on now. Browse a full program guide, search across thousands of channels by name or by what's playing, and jump straight into anything with a single tap.

BRING YOUR OWN PLAYLIST
• Xtream Codes (server, username, password)
• M3U / M3U8 playlist URLs
• Optional XMLTV (EPG) for full program data
• Custom user agent support for provider authentication

LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT
• Interactive program guide with a live "On Now" indicator
• Home rails: featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and on-now
• Favorites, channel sorting, and hide channels you don't watch
• Channel logos and categories
• Fast search across thousands of channels — by channel name or current and upcoming programs

BUILT FOR EVERY FORMAT
• Powered by a built-in VLC engine for broad compatibility
• Plays HLS, MP4, and transport streams
• Automatic fallback between AVPlayer and VLC
• Tune buffer length, audio language, and subtitle language
• Quick channel zapping and full-screen playback with auto-hiding controls

MADE FOR APPLE TV
• Full Siri Remote navigation
• Overscan-aware safe areas and a UI refined for the living room

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your playlists and credentials stay on your device and sync only through your own iCloud — never sent to us, never sold, never tracked.

SKYLARK PRO (optional one-time purchase)
Unlock the power features, once, across all your Apple devices:
• Multi-View — watch 2 to 4 channels at once in a grid, with audio on the channel you choose
• Catch-Up & Replay — rewatch past programs when your provider supports it
• EPG Reminders — get notified before a show starts
• iCloud Sync — your setup follows you across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV

Prefer to keep it simple? You can also remove the watermark with a one-time purchase, or use Skylark free.

Note: Skylark does not include or provide any channels or content. You bring your own IPTV service (Xtream Codes or M3U playlist). Catch-up and EPG availability depend on your provider.

## Key features

- Supports M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes
- Interactive program guide with EPG
- Multi-View for watching multiple channels
- Catch-Up & Replay functionality
- iCloud Sync across Apple devices
- Private by design, data stays on device

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skylark Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylark-iptv-player/id6784713673/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fast, polished IPTV player that feels native

*2026-08-10*

Skylark is exactly what I wanted from an IPTV app: fast, clean, and easy to use. The interface feels genuinely native to Apple devices rather than like a clunky web wrapper, and navigation is smooth whether you’re browsing the guide, searching channels, or jumping between favorites.

It handles the essentials really well—playlist setup, program guide, search, and playback—and everything stays out of the way so you can just watch. The privacy-first approach and support across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV are big bonuses too.

If you already have an IPTV provider and want a polished player without unnecessary clutter, Skylark is an easy recommendation. 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Clean and simple

*2026-08-10*

Does a great job streaming. Has a clean, friendly layout. Very happy!

## Frequently asked questions about Skylark IPTV Player

### Does Skylark include any TV channels or content?

No, Skylark does not include or provide any channels or content. Users must bring their own IPTV service, such as an Xtream Codes account or M3U playlist, to use the player.

### What IPTV playlist formats does Skylark support?

Skylark supports Xtream Codes accounts (server, username, password) and M3U/M3U8 playlist URLs. It also offers custom user agent support for provider authentication.

### What are the 'Pro' features available with Skylark?

Skylark Pro, an optional one-time purchase, unlocks Multi-View (watch 2-4 channels at once), Catch-Up & Replay (if supported by provider), EPG Reminders, and iCloud Sync across all your Apple devices.

### How does Skylark handle user privacy?

Skylark is designed to be private. Your playlists and credentials stay on your device and sync only through your own iCloud. This data is never sent to the developer, sold, or tracked.

### What devices is Skylark compatible with?

Skylark is built for the Apple ecosystem and is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. It utilizes a built-in VLC engine for broad compatibility across these platforms.

### Can I remove the watermark from Skylark?

Yes, you can remove the watermark with a one-time purchase. Alternatively, you can continue to use Skylark for free with the watermark present.

### How often is Skylark updated?

The latest version of Skylark is 1.0.3, which was last updated on August 11, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving performance, compatibility, and adding new features.

### What is the age rating for Skylark?

Skylark has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a general audience and does not contain content typically restricted for younger viewers.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-17

Fixed a bug where audio could drop out mid-stream and never come back, most often an hour or more into a long broadcast.

Sports
 - A single bad entry in the schedule feed no longer blanks out the whole day's games.
 - Live games now show what time they started, not just that they're live.
 - Times follow your region and your 24-hour clock setting.

Settings
 - Continue Watching can be edited - remove a single channel or clear the whole rail.
 - Various layout and highlighting fixes across the settings screens.

The diagnostics log now holds far more history, so a problem is still on screen by the time you go to look at it.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-11

Faster on large playlists, plus audio and layout fixes.

PERFORMANCE
• Search is dramatically faster - results appear as you type instead of the
  app pausing on every keystroke.
• Live TV, Movies and the Guide open in a fraction of the time, and now show
  their progress while categories load.
• Sports fixtures are matched in the background, so switching sports no longer
  briefly shows the previous sport's games.

PLAYBACK
• Fixed audio cutting out mid-stream and never coming back, usually after a
  hiccup on the provider's side.
• Audio now recovers on its own after a call, an alarm, or another app
  interrupts it.
• New aspect-ratio control in the player - switch between Fit, Fill and
  Stretch, remembered per channel.
• Fixed tapping one channel and getting a different one.

IPHONE
• Player controls no longer sit under the notch or the home indicator, and fit
  correctly on every screen size.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-07

Fixes freezing and excessive memory use with very large playlists

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-07

No release notes.

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