Comparison

Flex IPTV vs IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

IPTV Player

This application acts as a smart IPTV client, allowing users to load and stream playlists from local files or the internet. It offers features like automatic channel scanning, video casting to TVs, and playlist management. Users can also record live streams and transfer content wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Load m3u, xspf, jspf playlists
  • Cast video to TV (AirPlay/ChromeCast)
  • Automatic channel scan and preview
  • Built-in video engine
  • Create, edit, and share playlists
  • Synchronized playlist across devices
  • Built-in DVR
Features
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IPTV Player is a smart IPTV client for your smartphone. Features: - Load local and remote m3u, xspf, jspf playlist on the Internet. - Cast any video to TV screen via AirPlay or ChromeCast. - EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: Automatically scan, load and preview channel in playlist. - Built in high quality video engine. No need external player to work. - Create, edit, and share your playlist with friends. - Synchronized playlist channel with your account to use on multiple devices. - Parental lock. - Built-in WiFi Transfer: sync video/playlist with your computer via web browser. - Built-in DVR. - Stream video to Samsung and LG TV, Roku via AirPlay. -------------------------------------------------- If you choose to purchase IPTV PRO 3 or IPTV PRO 6, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current IPTV PRO 3 subscription price starts at $4.99 USD/3 months, and 7.99$/6 months are available. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase IPTV PRO plan, you can simply continue using IPTV Player for free. * Note: This application does not contain any TV channel, please contact your IPTV provider for TV playlists. All pictures and logos are used for illustration purpose only. All rights belong to their respective owners. * Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flex IPTV4 screens
IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 4.4 against Flex IPTV's 3.9. IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). Flex IPTV's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 23%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 3.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Flex IPTV's written reviews are positive against 23% of IPTV Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Player every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flex IPTV versus IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlex IPTVIPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)4.4 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings153.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB92 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerartur tagirovLuong Hoang

Customer experience

Flex IPTV

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative36.1%

IPTV Player

All ratings3,905 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative71.0%

User reviews

Flex IPTV

From 15 App Store ratings

What 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

IPTV Player

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and functional interface
  • 🚀 Great IPTV streaming
  • 💡 Useful app for cutting cable
  • 👍 Excellent service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and buffering issues
  • 🔒 Potential security and privacy concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription required for full features
  • 🚫 Channels not working as expected
  • 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI

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

IPTV Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • M3U playlist not updating after refresh
  • Purchased features not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Sudden app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
  • Improve Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Provide better channel organization and search
  • Allow local M3U playlist import

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flex IPTV

One-time2
  • Pro Version for iOS$5.99
  • Pro Version for tvOS$5.99
10 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions4
  • IPTV Premium 3 Months$4.993 Months
  • IPTV Premium 03 Months$4.993 Months
  • IPTV Premium 6 Months$7.996 Months
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  • IPTV Premium 06 Months$7.996 Months
One-time6
  • IPTV Pro$3.99
  • IPTV ChromeCast$4.99
  • IPTV AirPlay$4.99
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  • IPTV Preview$4.99
  • IPTV Ad-free$4.99
  • IPTV Premium Forever$14.99

Questions

Is Flex IPTV free?
Flex IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or IPTV Player?
IPTV Player is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.4 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Flex IPTV or IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Flex IPTV nor IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or IPTV Player?
Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Player every 3 months. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on November 11, 2026 and IPTV Player on November 11, 2026.

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