Comparison

Apus vs IPTV Next

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Apus

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. It offers advanced playback features like subtitle support, frame interpolation, and gesture controls, alongside a music player and organized media library. Files can be transferred wirelessly or accessed from external storage.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and audio formats
  • Supports MKV, 4K HDR, HEVC, AV1
  • External and embedded subtitle support
  • Gesture controls for playback
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Organized media library
Features
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Open it. It plays. Whatever the format. MKV, AVI, RMVB, FLV, WMV, WebM. HEVC, AV1, H.266. 4K and HDR. All of it plays directly — no converting, no plug-ins. Keep videos, music and pictures in one library, and send them over Wi-Fi in seconds. PLAYBACK, FULLY EQUIPPED • External and embedded subtitles (SRT, ASS, PGS and more), matching subtitle files load automatically, adjustable size • Switch audio tracks any time: dubs, original audio, commentary • HDR video keeps its highlight detail on supported displays • Motion+ frame interpolation for smoother motion (on supported devices) • Gestures: double-tap to skip, swipe across to scrub, swipe up or down for brightness and volume, pinch to fill the screen • Picture in Picture, background playback, and a control lock against stray taps A GREAT MUSIC PLAYER, TOO • Plays FLAC, APE, ALAC, DTS and more • Cover Wall, mini player, shuffle and repeat • A Home Screen widget that shows off your Cover Wall A LIBRARY THAT LOOKS GOOD AND STAYS TIDY • Icon, Waterfall and List views — pinch to resize • Every video gets a cover frame; half-watched ones show where you stopped • Nest folders as deep as you like, give them custom covers, sort them your way • Continue Watching remembers your place in every video • Play videos from your photo library without importing GET YOUR FILES IN, ANY WAY YOU LIKE • Wi-Fi Transfer: any computer on the same network can upload and download in a web browser — whole folders too • Drag files straight in from Finder on your Mac • Play videos from USB drives, external disks, SMB shares and iCloud Drive without copying them • Open with Apus from the Files app or the share sheet CONTACT SHEETS Turn a whole film into one contact sheet, with codec, resolution and bit rate details. Share it or save it to Photos. SUBTITLES / AI SUMMARY Browse and copy embedded or generated subtitles with timestamps, with translations alongside the original text. Generate or translate subtitles on your device, and use AI Summary to turn subtitles into an overview, key points and chapters. Subtitle generation, translation and AI Summary require Apus Pro; AI Summary also requires Apple Intelligence to be available on your device. MAKE IT YOURS Dark Mode, accent colors, progress bar styles and app icons. Made for iPhone and iPad. PRIVACY No data collected. No ads. No account. Your media and playback history stay on your device. Apus Pro — yearly, monthly or a one-time lifetime purchase — unlocks unlimited Motion+, Brightness+ and contact sheets, plus more accent colors and supporter icons. Without Pro, you can try Motion+, Brightness+ and contact sheets a few times. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or ideas? apus.app.support@gmail.com

About

IPTV Next

Watch your own content on any device with this IPTV player. It supports Xtream and M3U playlists, allowing for offline viewing, subtitle selection, and easy content discovery through favorites and search.

Highlights
  • Xtream and M3U playlist support
  • Offline media viewing
  • Subtitle and audio track selection
  • Content filtering and search
  • EPG support
  • Favorites and recently watched lists
Features
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IPTV Next - the modern IPTV experience, allowing you to watch your content on your device wherever you are. IPTV Next supports Xtream or M3U playlists. Features: • Multiple playlist support • Download media for offline viewing • Subtitles and audio track selection on supported media • Filter groups to only see content you're interested in • Search for content in your playlist • EPG support • Favorite items for quick discovery later • Recently watched items menu with resume feature • Cast to supported devices • Picture in picture Try free for first 7 days, then subscription required. NOTE: There are no IPTV services / subscriptions / content included. Users must have their own service, Xtream or M3U formats supported. Disclaimer: • IPTV Next does not endorse the streaming of copyrighted material without permission of the copyright holder. See our Terms & Conditions here: https://www.karmatoad.com/iptv-terms See our Privacy Policy here: https://www.karmatoad.com/iptv-privacy

Screenshots

Apus4 screens
IPTV Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Next at 5.0 against Apus's 3.0. IPTV Next also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Apus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Apus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and IPTV Next sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apus has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Apus's written reviews are positive against 100% of IPTV Next's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apus ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Next every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Apus versus IPTV Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApusIPTV Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHong WangGeminus Porta

Customer experience

Apus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

IPTV Next

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Apus

Subscriptions2
  • Apus Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Apus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Apus Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

IPTV Next

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Apus free?
Apus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Next free?
IPTV Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apus or IPTV Next?
IPTV Next is rated higher. Apus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while IPTV Next averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Apus or IPTV Next have ads?
Neither Apus nor IPTV Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apus or IPTV Next?
Apus ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Next every 3 months. Most recently, Apus was updated on November 6, 2026 and IPTV Next on October 30, 2026.

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