Comparison

Simple IPTV vs iTV

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support
  • Search within playlists
  • Airplay support
  • Manual playlist addition
  • Stream live TV channels
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV channels
  • Supports multiple playlists
  • Favorite channels
  • Search functionality
  • Modern user interface
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Simple IPTV3 screens
iTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simple IPTV versus iTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple IPTViTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersantiago ortegaHIROMOTO TSUJI

Customer experience

Simple IPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative81.3%

iTV

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple IPTV

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

iTV

Subscriptions2
  • iTV Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • iTV Plus Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time3
  • o!TV Pro$1.99
  • iTV Plus Lifetime Offer$9.99
  • iTV Plus Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Simple IPTV free?
Simple IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTV free?
iTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple IPTV or iTV?
iTV is rated higher. Simple IPTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iTV averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Simple IPTV or iTV have ads?
Simple IPTV shows ads; iTV does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple IPTV or iTV?
Simple IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, and iTV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple IPTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and iTV on October 25, 2026.

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