# Simple IPTV vs iTV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple IPTV | iTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv/id1142290602/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-iptv-and-m3u-player/id1511279183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) | [HIROMOTO TSUJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106215904) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv/id1142290602)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-iptv-and-m3u-player/id1511279183)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTV Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| iTV Plus Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| o!TV Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| iTV Plus Lifetime Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| iTV Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


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