# Flex IPTV vs IPTV Player Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | IPTV Player Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [ZanApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/461775015) |

## 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


### IPTV Player Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding certain playlists
- Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
- Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

**Requested features**

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


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