simpleVID IPTV PLAYER vs TV Set
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Watch live TV streams
- Play videos from online sources
- Supports M3U playlists
- Create custom video channels
- EPG program information
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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.
TV Set
Watch live TV channels and browse program information effortlessly. This app offers a clean interface and seamless integration for a distraction-free viewing experience. Setup requires only two URLs for channel lists and electronic program guide data.
- Live TV streaming
- Channel zapping
- Program information display
- Fullscreen landscape mode
- Clean user interface
- M3U and XMLTV URL support
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ENJOY LIVE TV 'TV Set' lets you watch tv and zap through tv channels effortlessly. When the device is upright additional tv program information is displayed. In landscape orientation the screen displays immersive fullscreen tv. No distractions, a lean feature set and a clean user interface make 'TV Set' a joy to use. The native integration into the OS enables a frictionless tv experience. Only two urls are needed for the setup: an m3u url for the tv channel list, and an optional xmltv url for the epg data. Disclaimer: 'TV Set' does not include any media or streaming content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TV Set at Free against simpleVID IPTV PLAYER's $0.99. TV Set also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). simpleVID IPTV PLAYER's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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
TV Set is free to download; simpleVID IPTV PLAYER costs $0.99 up front. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. simpleVID IPTV PLAYER asks for nothing beyond the download.
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER ships an update every 6 months, TV Set every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | simpleVID IPTV PLAYER | TV Set |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | 3.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leszek Szary | Heiko Wichmann |
Customer experience
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER
TV Set
In-app purchases
simpleVID IPTV PLAYER
No in-app purchases
TV Set
- Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
