Comparison

IPTV Streamer vs Purple Playlist Player

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Streamer

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
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Looking for an app that would let you watch sports broadcasts, games, movies, and TV shows with utmost comfort? IPTV Streamer is great for everyone who values convenience, quality, and functionality. INTEGRATION WITH APPLE ECOSYSTEM and ALL OTHER DEVICES AND TVS The app runs smoothly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Silicon, ensuring a seamless experience on any device. With iCloud syncing, your favorite playlists and settings will be right there for you, no matter what device you use. CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE Elegant and intuitive, the app's design will help you navigate through the functions easily. Import several IPTV subscriptions, create unique playlists, or add live channels, movies, or TV shows manually. The app just adapts to your needs. ADVANCED CONTENT MANAGEMENT A special integrated electronic program guide will let you access all the schedules. Enjoy movies and TV shows with important information, including previews, casts, and ratings, at hand. Organize your content with favorites and categories so your favorite channels and shows are always at your fingertips. HIGH PERFORMANCE AND STREAMING QUALITY Enjoy video content without any delays or long loading. With HD and 4K support, you can experience the perfect streaming quality and smooth playback. SMART FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR COMFORT Parental controls will help you customize content restrictions for the whole family. Use the recording and downloading functions to save movies and TV shows and enjoy them whenever you like. Chromecast support lets you broadcast your video on a larger screen. With IPTV Streamer, you will have full control over your media. Watch live sports matches, immerse yourself in exciting TV shows, and find new movies, building the media library of your dreams. Download IPTV Streamer today and explore a new level of comfort in content streaming! Performance improvement Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - http://iptvstreamer.com/privacy.php Disclaimer: - IPTV Streamer does not provide or include any media or stream content - Users must enter their own content - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright protected material without permission of the copyright holder.

About

Purple Playlist Player

Play your personal audio and video media, or stream from various network sources including HTTP servers, local networks, and home media servers. This player supports a wide range of media sources for your convenience.

Highlights
  • Play personal audio/video media
  • Stream from internet service providers
  • Stream from HTTP servers
  • Stream from local network
  • Stream from home media servers
  • Stream from NAS
  • Stream from network tuners
  • Stream from security cameras
Features
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Purple Playlist Player is a basic media player that gives you the ability to play your personal audio/video media or stream from internet service provider, HTTP server, local network, home media server, NAS, network tuner, security/monitor camera. Purple Playlist Player subscription is upgrade to premium . Purple Playlist Player plans: Monthly: $1.99 Annual: $9.99 Payments and Renewal: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://help.purpletv.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://help.purpletv.app/sSVf-privacy-policy

Screenshots

IPTV Streamer4 screens
Purple Playlist Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPTV Streamer and Purple Playlist Player both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Purple Playlist Player's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. IPTV Streamer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Purple Playlist Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Streamer against 4.6 for Purple Playlist Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Purple Playlist Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, Purple Playlist Player every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IPTV Streamer versus Purple Playlist Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV StreamerPurple Playlist Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.8K ratings)4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews — better16.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB169 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHOLD-APPS - FZCOPurple Smart TV LLC

Customer experience

IPTV Streamer

All ratings3,802 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews500 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.2%

Purple Playlist Player

All ratings1,756 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive16.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative78.5%

User reviews

IPTV Streamer

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Purple Playlist Player

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth streaming
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎥 Great content selection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Login issues
  • 🤖 Buggy updates

Bugs and requests

IPTV Streamer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues after update
  • Downloaded content not accessible
  • EPG not working consistently

Requested features

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

Purple Playlist Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playlist login broken
  • Casting not working
  • Constant buffering
  • Inability to play certain content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Ability to remove favorites
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved search functionality

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Streamer

Subscriptions1
  • Get the Pro Version7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get PRO Version$4.99
6 purchases

Purple Playlist Player

Subscriptions5
  • Renew Every Six Month$5.996 Months
  • Cloud Recording Monthly - 25GB$9.991 Month
  • Renewable Plans every Year$14.991 Year
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  • Cloud Recording Monthly - 50GB$14.991 Month
  • Cloud Recording Monthly 100GB$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Life Time Access$49.99

Questions

Is IPTV Streamer free?
IPTV Streamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purple Playlist Player free?
Purple Playlist Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Streamer or Purple Playlist Player?
Purple Playlist Player is rated higher. IPTV Streamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Purple Playlist Player averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do IPTV Streamer or Purple Playlist Player have ads?
Both IPTV Streamer and Purple Playlist Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Streamer or Purple Playlist Player?
IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Purple Playlist Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Streamer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Purple Playlist Player on October 29, 2026.

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