Flex IPTV vs Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
This application allows users to stream TV content from various IPTV providers using Stalker portals, Xtream Codes, and M3U playlists. It offers features like channel management, TV guide integration, reminders, and video-on-demand playback. Users need a valid IPTV subscription to access content.
- Add unlimited services
- Manage genres and channels
- Manage TV Guide
- Set program reminders
- Watch Videos on Demand
- Catch up mode for live transmissions
- Manage audio and subtitles
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Tivimax IPTV Player' allows you to watch tv using Stalker portals, Xtream Codes and M3U Playlist Kindly download our 'Tivimax Lite app' to check if your subscriptions is supported, if you face issues please contact our support team. Features: - Add unlimited services - Manage your genres and channels list as you want - Manage your TV Guide - Set Reminder for upcoming programs - Watch 'Videos on Demand' anywhere - Never miss any live transmission using Catch up mode - Manage your audio and subtitle with one click. - Choose app theme that you like. - And more! Please note: - You will need a valid subscription with an IPTV provider to watch content. This app does not offer any video or audio content itself. - All content is provided by your IPTV provider. If you have any questions or problems regarding the content or your subscription, please contact your IPTV provider directly. - You will need an active internet connection to watch content. Data charges may apply. Please check with your internet provider directly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flex IPTV at 3.9 against Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)'s 2.1. Flex IPTV also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 13%) and ads (none vs shown). Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flex IPTV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flex IPTV's written reviews are positive against 13% of Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)'s.
Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flex IPTV | Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) — better | 2.1 (63 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews — better | 13.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | artur tagirov | AFIFA CHAUHDARY |
Customer experience
Flex IPTV
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
User reviews
Flex IPTV
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
From 63 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great user interface
- 🔒 Secure app
- 👍 Promising alternative to Tivimate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Excessive ads that disrupt usage
- 👎 Impossible to properly evaluate the app due to ads
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
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
Reported bugs
3 issues- EPG not populating correctly
- Channels not loading properly
- Inconsistent navigation and cursor behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Add custom categories
- Improve EPG functionality
- Reduce ad frequency to allow proper testing
In-app purchases
Flex IPTV
- Pro Version for iOS$5.99
- Pro Version for tvOS$5.99
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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