# Flex IPTV vs GoTV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | GoTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews) | **[4.6 (761 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotv-m3u-iptv-player/id1271283728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **761** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 47 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Leszek Szary](https://appshunter.io/developer/464282200) |

## What reviewers say

### Flex IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version for iOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version for tvOS | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No ads in free version
- 💎 Best IPTV app on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Separate purchases for iOS and tvOS
- 📺 Lack of features like PiP, background playback
- 🔍 EPG not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotv-m3u-iptv-player/id1271283728)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV channels, Add M3U playlists via link or paste, Supports IPTV technology, Automatic playlist updates, Supports HLS, RTMP, RTSP streaming protocols

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 🔒 No ads or intrusive features
- 🔥 Works great with old devices
- 💯 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- ⚠️ Lacks advanced features
- 📺 No Chromecast or external player support
- 🔍 Difficult to manage playlists

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Implement playlist editing and organization
- Introduce EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Enable background playback and PIP mode
- Support for external media players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

Flex IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GoTV free?

GoTV costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or GoTV?

GoTV is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GoTV averages 4.6 from 761 ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or GoTV have ads?

Neither Flex IPTV nor GoTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or GoTV?

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and GoTV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on September 22, 2026 and GoTV on September 24, 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.*