Flex IPTV vs GoTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flex IPTV
This app is an advanced player for live and non-live IPTV streams. It supports various formats, playlist management, EPG, and recording capabilities. Users must provide their own content.
- Remote and local playlist support
- Auto-update playlists
- Powerful player with equalizer
- Subtitle and audio track switching
- Auto-reconnect for unstable sources
- XMLTV EPG support
- Record live streams
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Flex IPTV allows you to view live and non-live TV/stream technology-based IPTV. Features: • Remote and Local playlists, auto-update playlists from external sources. • Powerful Player supports all popular stream formats, subtitles/audio track switch, video equalizer. • Auto-reconnect for unstable sources. • History of watched channels. • Favorite channels, simple add and manage. • XMLTV EPG support. • Record live streams. Disclaimer: - Flex IPTV does not supply or include any media or content except "Big Buck Bunny" movie, which has been licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org. - Users must provide their own content. - We are not responsible for misuse of copyright or third party contents using our software and please check your contents are legal and you have rights to use or record
GoTV
Stream live TV channels directly on your iPhone or iPad using M3U playlists. Enjoy online TV from your cable provider or free channels anywhere with an internet connection. Supports various streaming protocols for a seamless viewing experience.
- Watch live TV channels
- Add M3U playlists via link or paste
- Supports IPTV technology
- Automatic playlist updates
- Supports HLS, RTMP, RTSP streaming protocols
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GoTV allows you to watch live TV channels on your iPhone or iPad. Simply add a link to an M3U playlist or paste it into the app to start watching online TV. IPTV technology allows you to watch live TV from your cable provider or free live TV channels wherever you are. With this app, you can follow your favorite sports team or enjoy your favorite music channel while on the train or relaxing on the beach. All you need is an internet connection. Please note: this app is a client application, and users must provide their own M3U playlists to watch IPTV. The app supports automatic updates for playlists added via URL. Various streaming protocols are supported, including HLS (m3u8 streams), RTMP, RTSP, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Flex IPTV at Free against GoTV's $2.99. GoTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (761 vs 13). On rating, 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
Flex IPTV is free to download; GoTV costs $2.99 up front. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GoTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoTV has 761 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flex IPTV's written reviews are positive against 59% of GoTV's.
Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, GoTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flex IPTV | GoTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) | 4.6 (761 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 761 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #116 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | artur tagirov | Leszek Szary |
Customer experience
Flex IPTV
GoTV
User reviews
Flex IPTV
From 13 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No ads in free version
- 💎 Best IPTV app on iOS
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Separate purchases for iOS and tvOS
- 📺 Lack of features like PiP, background playback
- 🔍 EPG not working properly
GoTV
From 761 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 🔒 No ads or intrusive features
- 🔥 Works great with old devices
- 💯 Reliable and stable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- ⚠️ Lacks advanced features
- 📺 No Chromecast or external player support
- 🔍 Difficult to manage playlists
Bugs and requests
Flex IPTV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Favorites list disappearing after playlist updates
- Inability to restore purchases across devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Scrolling issues in channel list on Apple TV
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Chromecast
- Implement rewind/fast-forward functionality
- Improve channel switching and navigation
- Provide better EPG integration and support
- Allow editing and managing of channel lists
GoTV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playlist not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add Chromecast support
- Implement playlist editing and organization
- Introduce EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Enable background playback and PIP mode
- Support for external media players
In-app purchases
Flex IPTV
- Pro Version for iOS$5.99
- Pro Version for tvOS$5.99
GoTV
No in-app purchases
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