# Flex IPTV vs Startup Show

The clearest difference is rating: Flex IPTV at 3.9 against Startup Show's 3.3. Flex IPTV also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 25%). Startup Show's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Startup Show asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flex IPTV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Startup Show has 1.5K 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 25% of Startup Show's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | Startup Show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews)** | [3.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-show/id1483487566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Mickael Patrice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483487565) |

## 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


### Startup Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-show/id1483487566)

Stream your favorite M3U playlists with a powerful built-in player. Enjoy Airplay mirroring to your big screen or on-the-go viewing. Supports live and VOD content with EPG and advanced format compatibility.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Built-in powerful player, Airplay mirroring/casting, EPG support, Live and VOD streaming, No advertisements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app with lots of content
- 💡 Awesome selection of movies and TV shows
- 👍 Works well on various devices
- 🚀 Efficient streaming performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent playback errors
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable app updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with cellular data
- 🐛 Subtitles not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Playback errors across multiple devices
- Inability to close update notification
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Streaming not working on cellular data
- Missing episodes and outdated TV guides

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to download content for offline viewing
- Improved subtitle support
- Faster content updates
- Better device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is Startup Show free?

Startup Show is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or Startup Show?

Flex IPTV is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Startup Show averages 3.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or Startup Show have ads?

Neither Flex IPTV nor Startup Show shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or Startup Show?

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and Startup Show every 2 months. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on November 11, 2026 and Startup Show on November 11, 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.*