IPTV fast vs Platinum Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Platinum Player
This media player supports a wide range of formats and allows you to play your own M3U playlists. It features a responsive design, multi-language support, and the ability to create multiple profiles for family members.
- Plays M3U playlists
- Supports most media formats
- Responsive UI/UX design
- Multi-language support
- Multiple user profiles
- Search functionality
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Platinum PRO Player is the most advanced player ever it has a powerfull built-in Media player supports most formats, This app should be your first solution, to parse and play your m3u playlist 1. UI/UX design to make your experience great 2. Responsive design fit on all devices screens 3. Search functionallity which support many languages 4. Dynamic Language support feature 5. Profiling the app so you can create multiple profiles for Family members - Language set to default language, however users can switch between 3 languages without changing device language setting - Supported language: Arabic , English , French NOTE: We don't provide any IPTV playlist and the app doesn't have any default IPTV m3u playlist, you need to use your own m3u playlist from your IPTV provider
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platinum Player at none against IPTV fast's 1. Platinum Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (2.8 vs 2.3). IPTV fast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. IPTV fast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Platinum Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Platinum Player holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
IPTV fast ships an update every 2 weeks, Platinum Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV fast | Platinum Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 2.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 丽娜 夏 | kareem almurtadha |
Customer experience
IPTV fast
Platinum Player
In-app purchases
IPTV fast
- You will pay to remove ads.$4.99
Platinum Player
No in-app purchases
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