# iTVShows vs SimpleIPTV

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleIPTV at 5.0 against iTVShows's 1.0. SimpleIPTV also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iTVShows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleIPTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. iTVShows asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleIPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

iTVShows ships an update every 2 months, SimpleIPTV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTVShows | SimpleIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itvshows/id1434335564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleiptv-iptv-and-m3u-player/id6747931502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andres Ocampo](https://appshunter.io/developer/528627248) | [Thales Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/937060125) |

## What reviewers say

### iTVShows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itvshows/id1434335564)

Discover popular movies and series with detailed information on characters, biographies, and cast. Save your favorites, search for titles, and watch trailers. Get critical reviews and ratings for a comprehensive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Movie and series catalog, Character biographies, Cast information, Favorites section, Search functionality, Critical ratings, Trailer playback

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimpleIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleiptv-iptv-and-m3u-player/id6747931502)

This app plays your M3U playlists, allowing you to watch live TV, movies, and series on your devices. It supports offline viewing, automatic playlist updates, and casting to your TV. The app prioritizes user privacy with no account required and optional iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Plays M3U playlists, Offline movie and episode downloads, Automatic playlist updates, Casting to TV (Chromecast, AirPlay), TMDB integration for movie/show details, Picture-in-Picture support, Optional iCloud Sync

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTVShows free?

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

### Is SimpleIPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTVShows or SimpleIPTV?

SimpleIPTV is rated higher. iTVShows averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SimpleIPTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iTVShows or SimpleIPTV have ads?

Neither iTVShows nor SimpleIPTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTVShows or SimpleIPTV?

iTVShows ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleIPTV fortnightly. Most recently, iTVShows was updated on November 2, 2026 and SimpleIPTV on November 8, 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.*