# Flex IPTV vs ALPINE_OPTIM

The clearest difference is rating: Flex IPTV at 4.4 against ALPINE_OPTIM's 2.3. Flex IPTV also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 27%). ALPINE_OPTIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Flex IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flex IPTV's written reviews are positive against 27% of ALPINE_OPTIM's.

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, ALPINE_OPTIM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | ALPINE_OPTIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews)** | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpine-optim/id6499121183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Alpine Electronics Marketing,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/656735931) |

## 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


### ALPINE_OPTIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpine-optim/id6499121183)

This app uses your iPhone's microphone to automatically tune your car's audio system for optimal sound. It allows for easy setup of custom sound curves and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Automatic sound tuning, Acoustic condition measurement, Custom sound curve setup, Bluetooth connectivity, iPhone microphone analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is ALPINE_OPTIM free?

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

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

Flex IPTV is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ALPINE_OPTIM averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or ALPINE_OPTIM have ads?

Neither Flex IPTV nor ALPINE_OPTIM shows ads.

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

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and ALPINE_OPTIM every 3 months. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on September 22, 2026 and ALPINE_OPTIM on August 5, 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.*