Comparison

SKY GPS vs OpenIPTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SKY GPS

Control a toy aircraft remotely via WiFi, receiving real-time video and GPS data. Explore advanced flight modes designed for both beginners and experienced pilots.

Highlights
  • WiFi remote control
  • Real-time video feed
  • Accurate GPS tracking
  • Following flight mode
  • Flight point flight mode
  • Surround flight mode
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SKY GPS is a toy aircraft remote control App. The App sends data through the WiFi to the aircraft for flight control. The aircraft sends video data and GPS data to App through WiFi. App displays real-time video and accurately displays the real time position of the aircraft on the map. App added a new flight mode, Following flight mode, Flight point flight mode, Surround flight mode, so that novice controllers can experience master flight.

About

OpenIPTV

This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

Highlights
  • Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources
  • Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window
  • Channel browsing and real-time search
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Favorite channels and history
  • Customizable themes and sources
Features
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.

Screenshots

SKY GPS2 screens
OpenIPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenIPTV at 100% against SKY GPS's 0%. OpenIPTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). SKY GPS's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenIPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SKY GPS's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenIPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SKY GPS ships an update every 2 months, OpenIPTV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SKY GPS versus OpenIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSKY GPSOpenIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer军年 陈Parry Huang

Customer experience

SKY GPS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OpenIPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SKY GPS

No in-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SKY GPS free?
SKY GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SKY GPS or OpenIPTV?
OpenIPTV is rated higher. SKY GPS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenIPTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SKY GPS or OpenIPTV have ads?
Neither SKY GPS nor OpenIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SKY GPS or OpenIPTV?
SKY GPS ships an update every 2 months, and OpenIPTV every 11 days. Most recently, SKY GPS was updated on September 24, 2026 and OpenIPTV on October 2, 2026.

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