# IPTV Streamer vs Flex IPTV

The clearest difference is ads: Flex IPTV at none against IPTV Streamer's shown. IPTV Streamer's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Streamer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Streamer against 4.4 for Flex IPTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Streamer has 3.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 49% of Flex IPTV's.

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, Flex IPTV every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Streamer | Flex IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **49.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HOLD-APPS - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081636655) | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Streamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801)

Watch sports, games, movies, and TV shows with this versatile media player. Seamlessly syncs across Apple devices and offers a customizable interface for easy navigation. Enjoy high-quality streaming with advanced content management and smart features like parental controls and Chromecast support.

**Highlights:** Apple ecosystem integration, Customizable interface, Electronic program guide (EPG), HD and 4K streaming support, Parental controls, Recording and downloading functions, Chromecast support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get the Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Get PRO Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 📺 Comprehensive TV guide
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and buffering issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔌 Connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after update
- Downloaded content not accessible
- EPG not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to create custom playlists
- Improved search functionality
- Chromecast support


### Flex IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255)

This app is an advanced player for live and non-live IPTV streams. It supports various formats, playlist management, EPG, and recording capabilities. Users must provide their own content.

**Highlights:** Remote and local playlist support, Auto-update playlists, Powerful player with equalizer, Subtitle and audio track switching, Auto-reconnect for unstable sources, XMLTV EPG support, Record live streams

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version for iOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version for tvOS | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No ads in free version
- 💎 Best IPTV app on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Separate purchases for iOS and tvOS
- 📺 Lack of features like PiP, background playback
- 🔍 EPG not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites list disappearing after playlist updates
- Inability to restore purchases across devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Scrolling issues in channel list on Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast
- Implement rewind/fast-forward functionality
- Improve channel switching and navigation
- Provide better EPG integration and support
- Allow editing and managing of channel lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Streamer free?

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

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Streamer or Flex IPTV?

IPTV Streamer is rated higher. IPTV Streamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Flex IPTV averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do IPTV Streamer or Flex IPTV have ads?

IPTV Streamer shows ads; Flex IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Streamer or Flex IPTV?

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flex IPTV every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV Streamer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Flex IPTV on September 22, 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.*