# Flex IPTV vs Playberry

The clearest difference is rating: Flex IPTV at 4.4 against Playberry's 3.5. Flex IPTV also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 39%). Playberry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (77 vs 13). 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. Playberry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flex IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playberry has 77 ratings behind it against 13, 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 39% of Playberry's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | Playberry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews)** | [3.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playberry/id1613037091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 38.9% 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 | 133 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) | [Vitali Diakonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613037093) |

## 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


### Playberry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playberry/id1613037091)

This app allows you to play your m3u playlists with a powerful built-in player. Stream live TV and VOD content, cast to your big screen, and enjoy an ad-free experience. It supports multiple devices and offers advanced playback features.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Built-in powerful player, Airplay mirroring/casting, EPG support, Ad-free experience, Live and VOD streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is Playberry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or Playberry?

Flex IPTV is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Playberry averages 3.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or Playberry have ads?

Neither Flex IPTV nor Playberry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or Playberry?

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and Playberry every 2 months. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on October 3, 2026 and Playberry on September 28, 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.*