Simple IPTV vs iTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple IPTV
Stream live TV channels from your provider or other web sources using M3U playlists. Easily search within your added channels and enjoy Airplay support for seamless viewing. This application requires you to manually add your content sources.
- M3U playlist support
- Search within playlists
- Airplay support
- Manual playlist addition
- Stream live TV channels
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Watch IPTV from your provider or free live Tv Channels on any other source on the web. Features: - Supports M3U Playlists - Search from your Playlist - Airplay support This app does`t contain any built-in channels. You have to add your Tv Channels Playlist manually. Setup Instructions: - First you need to input your M3U Url and name for your Playlist. (You can get it from your provider or free from web). - This app does not support downloaded playlists. Disclaimer: - This app does not supply or include any media or content. - Users must provide their own content. - This app has no affiliation with any third-part provider what so ever. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright protected material without permission of the copyright holder.
iTV
Stream live TV channels from your IPTV provider on your mobile devices. Organize your favorite channels, search for content, and enjoy an ad-free viewing experience with a modern interface.
- Stream live TV channels
- Supports multiple playlists
- Favorite channels
- Search functionality
- Modern user interface
- Ad-free experience
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Make room for the channels you choose. iTV brings your own TV sources into a calm, ad-free player for iPhone and iPad. Add an M3U link, open a local M3U playlist, or sign in with Xtream credentials. • Keep multiple sources together. Search, favorite, hide and rename channels, and return to recently watched channels. • Add an XMLTV guide in .xml or .xml.gz format. Programme information depends on the guide data you supply. • Use background audio on iPhone and iPad. Picture in Picture and AirPlay work with supported streams; availability depends on the stream and playback method. • Import and export your library as a JSON backup, and choose a TV-inspired theme. On Apple Watch, play compatible channels sent from iPhone while the app is open, or continue on iPhone; playback depends on the source, device and connection. Optional iTV Plus adds expanded channel access, App Lock, iCloud sync, more app icons, and access to favorites and recently watched channels on Apple Watch. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a lifetime one-time purchase. Prices are shown in your local currency in the App Store. Cancel subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends to avoid renewal; manage them in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime purchases do not renew. Previous iTV Premium buyers can Restore Purchases with the same Apple Account to keep permanent Plus access. iTV does not provide TV channels, programme guides or other content. Bring sources and guide data that you are authorized to use. Terms of Service: https://www.makexyz.app/itv/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://www.makexyz.app/itv/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTV at 100% against Simple IPTV's 17%. iTV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Simple IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. iTV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simple IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
iTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTV has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Simple IPTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of iTV's.
Simple IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, iTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple IPTV | iTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | santiago ortega | HIROMOTO TSUJI |
Customer experience
Simple IPTV
iTV
In-app purchases
Simple IPTV
No in-app purchases
iTV
- iTV Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
- iTV Plus Yearly$7.491 Year
- o!TV Pro$1.99
- iTV Plus Lifetime Offer$9.99
- iTV Plus Lifetime$19.99







