Comparison

IPTV fast vs AM3U

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

AM3U

This application allows you to watch IPTV streams on your mobile device. It functions solely as a player, requiring you to add your own playlists via iCloud, URL, GitHub, or sharing from other apps. Supports M3U, M3U8, and TXT playlist formats.

Highlights
  • Watch IPTV streams
  • Add playlists via URL
  • Add playlists via iCloud
  • Add playlists via GitHub
  • Share playlists from other apps
  • Supports M3U, M3U8, TXT formats
Features
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Watch IPTV on your phone The application is only a player and does not contain any preset channels. You can add a playlist with: • iCloud • Url • GitHub • Share from other App Support: M3U M3U8 TXT

Screenshots

IPTV fast4 screens
AM3U2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AM3U at 43% against IPTV fast's 0%. AM3U also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV fast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AM3U asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AM3U holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AM3U has 185 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IPTV fast's written reviews are positive against 43% of AM3U's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV fast ships an update every 2 weeks, AM3U every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPTV fast versus AM3U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV fastAM3U
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (185 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3185 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.19.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB67 MB
Age rating4++17
Developer丽娜 夏汝泉 张

Customer experience

IPTV fast

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

AM3U

All ratings185 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative47.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV fast

One-time1
  • You will pay to remove ads.$4.99
None

AM3U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV fast free?
IPTV fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AM3U free?
AM3U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV fast or AM3U?
AM3U is rated higher. IPTV fast averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AM3U averages 4.6 from 185 ratings.
Do IPTV fast or AM3U have ads?
Both IPTV fast and AM3U show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV fast or AM3U?
IPTV fast ships an update every 2 weeks, and AM3U every 2 days. Most recently, IPTV fast was updated on October 11, 2026 and AM3U on October 10, 2026.

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