Comparison

Flex IPTV vs Rocket Media Live TV 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

Rocket Media Live TV Player

Stream live TV channels directly on your device by entering HLS or RTMP links. Manage your streams with a playlist manager that supports JSON format. Enjoy unlimited, uninterrupted viewing with a monthly subscription.

Highlights
  • Play HLS, RTMP, and RTSP live TV streams
  • Playlist Manager for managing links
  • Supports JSON playlist format
  • Unlimited streaming with subscription
  • Auto-renewable monthly subscription
Features
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Enter your HLS or RTMP live TV links to play, or load the list of links using Playlist Manager. Currently support json playlist format. Rocket Media Monthly Subscription: • Monthly Subscription To Rocket Media Live TV Player to Play/Stream unlimited with no limits. There will be no limit. • Subscription is monthly. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Link to Term of Use: http://www.rocketmediaworld.com/term-of-service

Screenshots

Flex IPTV4 screens
Rocket Media Live TV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flex IPTV at 3.9 against Rocket Media Live TV Player's 2.9. Flex IPTV also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (49% vs 23%). Rocket Media Live TV Player's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 15) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.4). 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 Rocket Media Live TV Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flex IPTV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Media Live TV Player has 97 ratings behind it against 15, 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 23% of Rocket Media Live TV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, Rocket Media Live TV Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flex IPTV versus Rocket Media Live TV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlex IPTVRocket Media Live TV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better2.9 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews — better22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1597 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB67 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerartur tagirovPark Sim

Customer experience

Flex IPTV

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

Rocket Media Live TV Player

All ratings96 ratings
Positive40.6%
Neutral14.6%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative59.1%

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

Rocket Media Live TV Player

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable service and packages
  • 👍 Awesome app experience
  • 👍 Enjoying favorite cable TV shows
  • 👍 Best app ever!

Room to improve

  • 😞 Removed free viewing option
  • 😞 App is money hungry
  • 😞 Poor video playback
  • 😞 Too many inappropriate ads
  • 😞 Streams are gone

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

Rocket Media Live TV Player

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Buffering issues
  • Slow video playback
  • Verification email not sent
  • App not working
  • Streams not loading
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  • Login issues
  • Audio not playing
  • Play button not working
  • App reverts to commercial mid-broadcast
  • App doesn't work on LTE
  • App not working after premium upgrade
  • DVR instructions missing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Airplay or Cast function
  • Add subtitles for deaf users
  • Add WWE Network

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flex IPTV

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

Rocket Media Live TV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Get DVR Storage$7.991 Month
  • Get Premium Version$24.991 Month
One-time4
  • Get 50 Credits$4.99
  • Get 150 Credits$9.99
  • Get 300 Credits$15.99
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  • Remove ads for a lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Flex IPTV free?
Flex IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Media Live TV Player free?
Rocket Media Live TV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or Rocket Media Live TV Player?
Flex IPTV is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Rocket Media Live TV Player averages 2.9 from 97 ratings.
Do Flex IPTV or Rocket Media Live TV Player have ads?
Neither Flex IPTV nor Rocket Media Live TV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or Rocket Media Live TV Player?
Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and Rocket Media Live TV Player monthly. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on November 11, 2026 and Rocket Media Live TV Player on November 6, 2026.

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