# Flex IPTV vs IPTV Player

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-play-m3u-playlist/id1303327384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Luong Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/757791256) |

## 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


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-play-m3u-playlist/id1303327384)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Premium 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Premium 03 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Premium 6 Months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| IPTV Premium 06 Months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| IPTV Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| IPTV ChromeCast | $4.99 | one-time |
| IPTV AirPlay | $4.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Preview | $4.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Ad-free | $4.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Premium Forever | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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