ProgTV vs iMPlayer IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProgTV
This application serves as a versatile player for internet TV and radio, supporting various data sources like M3U, XSPF, and IPTV panels. It offers features such as time-shifting, recording, EPG guide integration, and subtitle support, optimized for both phones and tablets.
- Supports M3U, XSPF, and IPTV panel sources
- EPG guide in XMLTV and JTV formats
- TimeShift and recording functionality
- Subtitle and Teletext support
- Optimized interface for phones and tablets
- Multiple channel list support
- Channel logo and guide autoupdating
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Support for various types of data sources: - IPTV over HTTP/TS or over UDP-proxy. Multicast only if your device support that. Blind search. - Support of one or more M3U(M3U8),XSPF channel lists. Channel logos, guide, autoupdating. - Guide (EPG) in XMLTV and JTV formats support (include zip, gzip) - Internet TV and Radio. ITV format of lists (from ProgDVB) - Support of Kartina TV, Xtream-Codes, IPTV panel, .. - DVB over IP. - SAT>IP. - Client of ProgDVB for receive channels from DVB device. Main functions: - TimeShift - Record. - Scheduler. - Subtitles. - Teletext - Information about channel format. - Interface is optimized for phone and pad. - Support of more one channel list in same time. - Favorites list (or or more). - Per channel zoom and ratio settings. - Equalizer,AGC, Spectrum. - Skins ProgTV it doesn't include any channels! This player intended for viewing of channels which are available to you. For this purpose ProgTV support many possible sources and formats. Some short manual on my site http://progdvb.com/pam and I will be glad to any wishes, reports or simply your impressions in forum http://forum2.progdvb.com or my email ios@progdvb.com
iMPlayer IPTV Player
This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.
- Catch-up Support
- VOD Support
- Download Support
- Full EPG Guide Support
- Customizable UI
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The iMPlayer app is a versatile media player designed to support m3u files and certain compatible platforms. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate cable-like experience to users on their devices. iMPlayer offers a wide range of features, including (but not limited to): • Catch-up Support: Seamlessly access missed content. • VOD Support: Enjoy on-demand video content with ease. • Full EPG Guide Support: Browse comprehensive electronic program guides. • Customizable UI: Tailor the interface to suit your preferences. • And much more! Experience the perfect blend of functionality and convenience with iMPlayer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iMPlayer IPTV Player at 4.8 against ProgTV's 3.9. iMPlayer IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 24). ProgTV's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. ProgTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iMPlayer IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPlayer IPTV Player has 2.2K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ProgTV's written reviews are positive against 60% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's.
ProgTV ships an update every 2 weeks, iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProgTV | iMPlayer IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (24 ratings) | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | 60.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrey Borodin | HzApps |
Customer experience
ProgTV
iMPlayer IPTV Player
Bugs and requests
ProgTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iMPlayer IPTV Player
Reported bugs
1 issue- PiP feature not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Apple TV app
- Automatic PiP activation
- All-channels button
In-app purchases
ProgTV
- Premium functions of ProgTV$10.99
iMPlayer IPTV Player
- Premium Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
