# Matrix TV Browser vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player at 88% against Matrix TV Browser's 31%. IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Matrix TV Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Matrix TV Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Matrix TV Browser's written reviews are positive against 88% of IPTV Player's.

Matrix TV Browser ships an update monthly, IPTV Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matrix TV Browser | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-player-pro/id6741110617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 10 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPTV Matrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119592147) | [TUGCE BASTUG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805663373) |

## What reviewers say

### Matrix TV Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148)

Access video content and program guides from compatible websites using your existing account credentials. This app allows you to stream content from various services without needing separate logins for each.

**Highlights:** Access video content, View show guides, Use existing accounts, Stream from compatible websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for IPTV
- 👍 Good picture quality
- 👍 Reliable app when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound on iPhones
- 🐛 Does not work with LTE/mobile data
- 🐛 Streams freeze or don't load
- 🐛 App issues after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- No audio on iPhone
- No sound through external speakers on iPhone
- App not working with mobile data
- App not working after iOS updates
- Streams freezing or not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Add Apple TV app
- Optimize for iPhone X full screen
- Refresh feature for channel listings
- Add casting feature


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-player-pro/id6741110617)

Stream live TV, movies, and series using your own M3U or Xtream Codes playlists. This modern and fast player offers broad compatibility, easy playlist management, and privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, M3U8, and Xtream Codes playlists, Modern and clean user interface, Playlist management and auto-update, App Lock for privacy protection, Multilingual support, Resume playback instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matrix TV Browser free?

Matrix TV Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Player free?

IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Matrix TV Browser or IPTV Player?

IPTV Player is rated higher. Matrix TV Browser averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Matrix TV Browser or IPTV Player have ads?

IPTV Player shows ads; Matrix TV Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Matrix TV Browser or IPTV Player?

Matrix TV Browser ships an update monthly, and IPTV Player every 5 days. Most recently, Matrix TV Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPTV Player on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*