Comparison

IPTV fast vs Best IPTV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV fast

This application allows users to create and play custom IPTV playlists. It supports M3U and TXT playlist formats, enabling the streaming of live and non-live TV and radio channels. Users can add local or remote playlists and manage their favorite channels.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U and TXT playlist formats
  • Built-in powerful media player
  • Add local playlists via file sharing
  • Add remote HTTP playlists
  • Supports m3u8, mp4, mp3 media formats
  • Download remote playlists locally
  • My Favorites feature
Features
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IPTV fast is a complete user defined IPTV solutions for live and non-live TV/stream. Support M3U playlist formats, TXT playlist formats. If you ever want to play M3U streams, if you need player supporting these live or non-live streams, the IPTV fast is a solution for these requirements. - Built-in powerful player, No need to look for third party player to support these formats. - Support Local M3U and TXT playlists, user can add playlists to their device via iTunes's file sharing function (connecting their device to iTunes, then add playlists to its file sharing document). - Support Remote playlists, user can add their http remote playlists. Features - Support m3u8 TV/Radio live or non-live stream, you can custom your own TV/Radio channel. - Support TXT and M3U playlist. - Support media formats such as m3u8, mp4, mp3. . . . . . - Download Remote playlists to Local. - Support My Favorites. How it works? 1. Make your own playlist 1A. Make your own TXT playlist Name your playlist as xxx.txt, then edit and save your file in format as below: TV or Radio Channel,Media Source Link One line one TV or Radio channel (do not forget The comma) For example: (line 1) TV 1,http://streamer.oodlz.it/hls/livestream.m3u8 (line 2) TV 2,http://stream.1music.hu/stream/1music.m3u8 (line 3) Radio 1,http://icestreaming.rai.it/1.mp3 etc. . . . . . (Save your xxx.txt file as UTF-8) 1B. Make your own M3U playlist (format 1) Name your playlist as xxx.txt, then edit and save your file in format as below: #EXTM3U #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo=”sample.png” group-title=”No group”,Channel 1 Channel 1,https://edge.music-choice-play-chaina/play/chunklist.m3u8 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo=”sample.png” group-title=”No group”,Channel 2 Channel 2,https://nhkworld.webcdn.stream.ne.jp/live_wa_s.m3u8 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo=”sample.png” group-title=”No group”,Channel 3 Channel 3,http://77.89.199.174:81/hls/live2.m3u8 etc. . . . . . Save your xxx.txt file as UTF-8 format, then change its extension from xxx.txt to xxx.m3u. 1C. Make your own M3U playlist (format 2) Name your playlist as xxx.txt, then edit and save your file in format as below: #EXTM3U #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo=”sample.png” group-title=”No group”,Channel 1 https://edge.music-choice-play-chaina/play/chunklist.m3u8 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo=”sample.png” group-title=”No group”,Channel 2 https://nhkworld.webcdn.stream.ne.jp/live_wa_s.m3u8 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo=”sample.png” group-title=”No group”,Channel 3 http://77.89.199.174:81/hls/live2.m3u8 etc. . . . . . Save your xxx.txt file as UTF-8 format, then change its extension from xxx.txt to xxx.m3u. 2. Add your xxx.txt or xxx.m3u file to your device 2A. Add local playlists to your device First, connecting your device t your computer, (1) If your macOS is earlier than Catalina, Open iTunes, click file sharing find the IPTV fast, add your playlist to its file share document. (2) If your macOS is Catalina or Big Sur or later, use Finder, you can drag your playlist to IPTV fast's file share document. 2B. Download remote playlist First, upload your playlist the a website, get its download url, If all this done, open IPTV fast, enter your playlist download url, press download. 3. Relax and watch your favorite shows on your device DISCLAIMER - IPTV fast does not supply or include any media or content. - IPTV fast has no affiliation with any third-party provider what so ever. - Users must provide their own contents. - I do not endorse the streaming of copyright protected material without permission of the copyright holder.

About

Best IPTV

Watch your favorite TV shows, sports, and races on your iPhone or iPad. This player supports custom playlists, AirPlay, Chromecast, and channel grouping. Enjoy your content with optional password protection and an auto-turn-off feature.

Highlights
  • Custom playlist URL support
  • AirPlay and Chromecast mirroring
  • Favorite channel management
  • Channels grouped by category
  • Optional app startup password
  • Auto turn-off timer
Features
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YOUR TV ALWAYS WITH YOU. Follow your favorite team and never miss a race or your favorite TV show. Watch your IPTV video playlists on iPhone and iPad. IPTV PLAYER • Custom URL — replace http:// with iptv:// and tap to add your playlist instantly • Copy, paste or import your playlist from a link • Channels grouped by category with favorites • AirPlay and Chromecast mirroring • Custom EPG / TV guide • Password protection at launch (optional) • Auto turn-off timer, play/pause controls • No ads in fullscreen • Stable playback thanks to the MobileVLC framework • Full VoiceOver support All features are free thanks to advertising — you can remove ads with a one-time in-app purchase. We are always at your disposal to improve the app and shape it to your needs!

Screenshots

IPTV fast4 screens
Best IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Best IPTV at 67% against IPTV fast's 0%. Best IPTV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). IPTV fast's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). 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. IPTV fast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Best IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Best IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IPTV fast's written reviews are positive against 67% of Best IPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV fast ships an update every 2 weeks, Best IPTV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPTV fast versus Best IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV fastBest IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer丽娜 夏Alain Lima

Customer experience

IPTV fast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Best IPTV

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV fast

One-time1
  • You will pay to remove ads.$4.99
2 purchases

Best IPTV

One-time2
  • Extra: Zapping$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is IPTV fast free?
IPTV fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Best IPTV free?
Best IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV fast or Best IPTV?
Best IPTV is rated higher. IPTV fast averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Best IPTV averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do IPTV fast or Best IPTV have ads?
Both IPTV fast and Best IPTV show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV fast or Best IPTV?
IPTV fast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Best IPTV every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV fast was updated on September 9, 2026 and Best IPTV on September 3, 2026.

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