# Flex IPTV vs Rocket Media Live TV Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | Rocket Media Live TV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews)** | [2.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-media-live-tv-player/id1319651409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 47 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Park Sim](https://appshunter.io/developer/824322317) |

## 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


### Rocket Media Live TV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-media-live-tv-player/id1319651409)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get DVR Storage | $7.99 | per month |
| Get Premium Version | $24.99 | per month |
| Get 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads for a lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Buffering issues
- Slow video playback
- Verification email not sent
- App not working
- Streams not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Airplay or Cast function
- Add subtitles for deaf users
- Add WWE Network


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*