# TVPODS — m3u player and podcast app

> M3U player and podcast client with streaming and podcast features. (iPhone/iPad app by COMedia Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvpods/id6758083334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [COMedia Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862403710)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvpods/id6758083334/reviews.md

## What is TVPODS?

TVPods is a beautifully designed IPTV and podcast client that brings together streaming and podcast listening in one elegant app.

Key Features:

• Powerful IPTV & VOD Playback
Supports M3U playlists /Xtream Code/ Stalker Portal and VOD playback, with compatibility for multiple streaming protocols including HLS, HTTP, RTSP, and RTMP.
• EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support
• Podcast Discovery and Listening
Search, subscribe to, and play your favorite podcasts with a smooth and intuitive experience.
• Flexible Data Storage
Local on-device storage for fast access
iCloud sync to keep your data consistent across devices

TVPods is built for users who value both functionality and design, delivering a seamless media and podcast experience across your Apple devices.

URL Scheme:
1. open TVPlayer directly using:
tvpods://play?url=your_link

URL Scheme Parameters
url — Required. The channel URL.
tvg-name — Optional. The channel name.
tvg-logo — Optional. The channel logo.
tvg-id — Optional. The channel ID, used for EPG matching.
http-user-agent — Optional. Sets the HTTP User-Agent.
http-referer — Optional. Sets the HTTP Referer.

2. Import subscription 
tvpods://import?url=your_subscription_link

Disclaimer: This app doesn't provide, contain or distribute any VOD/M3U/Stalker Portal/Xtream Codes resources. All sources are provided and entered by the users. Users must provide copyright-free contents or ensure they have acquired the copyrights to play videos in this app.

Icons used in this app are from Flaticon.
https://www.flaticon.com/

## Key features

- M3U and VOD playback
- Supports HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP
- Podcast discovery and subscription
- Local on-device storage
- iCloud sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvpods/id6758083334/reviews.md

### 5/5 — nice

*2026-07-08*

very nice

## Frequently asked questions about TVPODS

### Does TVPODS have ads?

No, TVPODS does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases.

### What streaming protocols does TVPODS support?

TVPODS supports multiple streaming protocols including HLS, HTTP, RTSP, and RTMP for M3U and VOD playback.

### How does TVPODS handle data storage?

TVPODS offers flexible data storage options, including local on-device storage for fast access and iCloud sync to keep your data consistent across your Apple devices.

### What is the age rating for TVPODS?

TVPODS has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content may be present or accessible through user-provided sources.

### On which Apple devices can I use TVPODS?

TVPODS is supported on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless media and podcast experience across these platforms.

### How often is TVPODS updated?

The latest version of TVPODS is 2.0, which was last updated on May 29, 2026. This suggests a recent update, but future frequency is not specified.

### Does TVPODS provide any content sources?

No, TVPODS does not provide any VOD or m3u sources. Users are responsible for providing their own content and ensuring they have the necessary copyrights.

### What is the user sentiment for TVPODS based on ratings?

TVPODS has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, indicating a highly positive user reception based on the available data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2026-08-17

Added URL Scheme support. You can now open TVPlayer directly using:
tvpods://play?url=your_link

URL Scheme Parameters
url — Required. The channel URL.
tvg-name — Optional. The channel name.
tvg-logo — Optional. The channel logo.
tvg-id — Optional. The channel ID, used for EPG matching.
http-user-agent — Optional. Sets the HTTP User-Agent.
http-referer — Optional. Sets the HTTP Referer.

Import subscription 
tvpods://import?url=your_subscription_link

### 2.8 — 2026-08-11

1. Add more color themes.
2. Fix the bug where Stalker channel URLs containing "localhost" could not be played.
3. Add offline playback support for podcasts.
4. Fix a critical crash issue on iOS 27 Beta 5.

### 2.7 — 2026-08-01

1. Cache the podcast home page and only download updates from the web once per day
2. Change some icons in the Podcast Player
3. Improve the Stalker Codes experience by reducing black screens and buffering issues during token refresh
4. Fix the black screen issue when playing AVS3 video format
5. Add subtitle translation support

### 2.6 — 2026-07-15

New Features:

Added support for new IPTV formats, including Stalker Portal and Xtream Codes.

Added support for MMT/TLV video formats.

Bug Fixes & Improvements:

Fixed an issue where playing an m3u8 stream in the audio interface showed "now playing" but produced no sound.

Optimized the playlist layout for iPad.

Adjusted the player's screen rotation logic (switching between landscape and portrait modes) on iPad.

### 2.5 — 2026-07-10

Bug Fixes:

Fixed a crash that could occur when opening TV Player in landscape mode.
Fixed incorrect color reproduction and brightness for HDR videos.
Fixed an issue where subtitles would continuously overlap.
Fixed incorrect subtitle colors when playing HDR videos.

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*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 2026-08-22.*