Simple IPTV vs EPlay
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.
EPlay
This media player lets you stream your own audio, video, live broadcasts, movies, series, and radio using M3U URLs. Add your desired playlists to enjoy your personal media library on your iPhone or iPad.
- Play local audio/video files
- Stream M3U playlists
- Live broadcast support
- Movie and series playback
- Radio streaming
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EPlay is a clean, modern IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Load your own M3U or M3U8 playlist, or sign in with Xtream Codes, and EPlay turns it into a fast, beautiful library — everything plays from your own provider. EPlay does not include or provide any channels, streams or media. You bring your own playlist; EPlay just plays it, beautifully. YOUR PLAYLIST, YOUR WAY - Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist from a URL - Import a local .m3u / .m3u8 file - Sign in with Xtream Codes (username + password) - Keep multiple playlists and switch anytime A LIBRARY, NOT A LIST - Live TV and video-on-demand from your playlist, organized automatically - Rich posters, ratings and details (via TMDB) - Continue Watching, Favorites and watch history - Categories with instant search - accent- and locale-aware A PLAYER THAT RESPECTS YOU - Smooth playback powered by VLC - Audio and subtitle track selection - Gesture controls and a clean, hideable interface - iPad split view and Mac support MAKE IT YOURS - 3 themes x 3 accent colors - 40+ languages PRIVACY FIRST Your playlists and credentials stay on your device. No account required. DISCLAIMER EPlay is a media player only. It does not provide, host or supply any TV channels, streams or media. You must add your own, legally obtained M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream Codes credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EPlay at 4.6 against Simple IPTV's 1.0. EPlay also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 17%) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Simple IPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPlay has 9 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 33% of EPlay's.
Simple IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, EPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple IPTV | EPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | santiago ortega | Erge Akova |
Customer experience
Simple IPTV
EPlay
In-app purchases
Simple IPTV
No in-app purchases
EPlay
No in-app purchases
