Comparison

simpleVID IPTV PLAYER vs Best IPTV

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

Head to head
About

simpleVID IPTV PLAYER

Watch live TV streams and online videos from various sources. Add M3U playlists or custom channels from internet websites to enjoy a simple viewing experience. Includes EPG support for program information.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV streams
  • Play videos from online sources
  • Supports M3U playlists
  • Create custom video channels
  • EPG program information
Features
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simpleVID allows watching IPTV and videos from various online sources. With simpleVID you can watch live TV streams or videos from various internet websites. Add a link to a channel or M3U playlist and watch what you like. You can create channels for your websites and provide a simple and clean way to watch online videos from those websites. You can use simpleVID to watch videos or live streams from M3U playlists or from custom simpleVID channels which present video content from internet websites. Simply enter a link to a M3U playlist or a custom simpleVID channel and it will be added to the main screen. You can also set EPG source in the application settings to see some informations about TV programs that you are watching. Note that this app is a client application and users must provide their own channels or M3U playlists to watch IPTV and online videos.

About

Best IPTV

Watch your favorite TV shows, sports, and races on your iPhone or iPad. This player supports custom playlists, AirPlay, Chromecast, and channel grouping. Enjoy your content with optional password protection and an auto-turn-off feature.

Highlights
  • Custom playlist URL support
  • AirPlay and Chromecast mirroring
  • Favorite channel management
  • Channels grouped by category
  • Optional app startup password
  • Auto turn-off timer
Features
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YOUR TV ALWAYS WITH YOU. Follow your favorite team and never miss a race or your favorite TV show. Watch your IPTV video playlists on iPhone and iPad. IPTV PLAYER • Custom URL — replace http:// with iptv:// and tap to add your playlist instantly • Copy, paste or import your playlist from a link • Channels grouped by category with favorites • AirPlay and Chromecast mirroring • Custom EPG / TV guide • Password protection at launch (optional) • Auto turn-off timer, play/pause controls • No ads in fullscreen • Stable playback thanks to the MobileVLC framework • Full VoiceOver support All features are free thanks to advertising — you can remove ads with a one-time in-app purchase. We are always at your disposal to improve the app and shape it to your needs!

Screenshots

Best IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

simpleVID IPTV PLAYER and Best IPTV both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Best IPTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of simpleVID IPTV PLAYER's. Best IPTV also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). simpleVID IPTV PLAYER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Best IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. simpleVID IPTV PLAYER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for simpleVID IPTV PLAYER against 4.8 for Best IPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of simpleVID IPTV PLAYER's written reviews are positive against 67% of Best IPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

simpleVID IPTV PLAYER ships an update every 6 months, Best IPTV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER versus Best IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersimpleVID IPTV PLAYERBest IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB64 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLeszek SzaryAlain Lima

Customer experience

simpleVID IPTV PLAYER

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Best IPTV

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

simpleVID IPTV PLAYER

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Best IPTV

One-time2
  • Extra: Zapping$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is simpleVID IPTV PLAYER free?
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Best IPTV free?
Best IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, simpleVID IPTV PLAYER or Best IPTV?
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER is rated higher. simpleVID IPTV PLAYER averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Best IPTV averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do simpleVID IPTV PLAYER or Best IPTV have ads?
Best IPTV shows ads; simpleVID IPTV PLAYER does not.
Which is updated more often, simpleVID IPTV PLAYER or Best IPTV?
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER ships an update every 6 months, and Best IPTV every 5 days. Most recently, simpleVID IPTV PLAYER was updated on November 3, 2026 and Best IPTV on November 4, 2026.

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