Comparison

Flex IPTV vs IPTV Player Live

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

IPTV Player Live

Stream your own IPTV channels and video-on-demand content with this player. Easily import playlists from various sources and enjoy a superior viewing experience across your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Organize, favorite, and search your content for quick access.

Highlights
  • Import M3U/M3U8 playlists
  • Xtream Codes support
  • Live TV and VoD streaming
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Picture-in-Picture multitasking
  • Favorites and channel organization
  • Face ID/Touch ID security
Features
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We know your pain. Most IPTV player apps out there aren't great. You deserve a better IPTV experience. This app is not only superior, it is also free. Getting started is easy: 1. Add your IPTV playlist - these are usually M3U files 2. Explore and search in your channels 3. Start watching a live stream with one tap! You can watch anywhere, on your iPhone or iPad, go full screen, Picture-in-Picture to multi-task, or use AirPlay to watch on Apple TV or any AirPlay-enabled audio/video device. You can also download our tvOS app for a beautiful experience adapted to Apple TV. == Add your playlists ==== • Import your IPTV playlist from a web URL, a local file, iCloud, or using your Xtream Codes credentials. • Supports M3U and M3U8 formats • Syncs your playlists, history, and favorites across your devices with iCloud (requires iOS 17 or later). == Watch anywhere ==== • Supports streaming live TV channels, VoD (Video-on-Demand), Shows, etc. • Supports AirPlay and Chromecast: Play and cast your content for a larger screen experience in the living room or with family and friends. • Organize and browse your channels by channel category, playlist, region, and language. == Make it yours ==== • Add channels to Favorites for quicker access. • Instant access to your favorite and previously watched channels using Spotlight Search. • Sort channels by most recently watched, alphabetically, and more. • Select multiple channels to manage them easily in one go. • Unlock the app using Face ID or Touch ID. (Option in Settings) == Choose a superior app ==== • Works across different device forms, with excellent iPad experience, taking advantage of your screen real estate for immersive browsing and playback. • App also available for your Apple TV and Mac. This app is a media manager and player and does not come pre-loaded with any content. It is designed to help you enjoy your own content, better than what you may have tried already. Notice: It is your responsibility to verify your content to make sure it is fair and legal. This is a Chromecast-enabled app which lets stream to Chromecast products including Google Chromecast and TVs with Chromecast built-in. Chromecast is a trademark of Google LLC. - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flex IPTV4 screens
IPTV Player Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player Live at 4.9 against Flex IPTV's 3.9. IPTV Player Live also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 15). Flex IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Player Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player Live has 1.8K 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 63% of IPTV Player Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Player Live every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flex IPTV versus IPTV Player Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlex IPTVIPTV Player Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB70 MB
Age rating9+17+
Developerartur tagirovZanApps

Customer experience

Flex IPTV

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

IPTV Player Live

All ratings1,735 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative31.4%

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

IPTV Player Live

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and stable
  • 👍 Simple and elegant UI
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🎉 Great free IPTV app
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues
  • 🔀 Difficulty with channel sorting/organization
  • 🔍 Missing EPG/program guide
  • 🔀 Inconsistent Chromecast/AirPlay support

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

IPTV Player Live

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when adding certain playlists
  • Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
  • Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add EPG/program guide
  • Improve channel sorting and organization
  • Enhance Chromecast/AirPlay functionality
  • Introduce customizable UI themes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flex IPTV

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

IPTV Player Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Flex IPTV free?
Flex IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player Live free?
IPTV Player Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or IPTV Player Live?
IPTV Player Live is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IPTV Player Live averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Flex IPTV or IPTV Player Live have ads?
IPTV Player Live shows ads; Flex IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or IPTV Player Live?
Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Player Live every 9 days. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on November 2, 2026 and IPTV Player Live on November 7, 2026.

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