# ProgTV vs iMPlayer IPTV Player

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgTV | iMPlayer IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progtv/id1447796133/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Borodin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447409818) | [HzApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769094011) |

## What reviewers say

### ProgTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progtv/id1447796133)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium functions of ProgTV | $10.99 | one-time |


### iMPlayer IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513)

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.

**Highlights:** Catch-up Support, VOD Support, Download Support, Full EPG Guide Support, Customizable UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-designed app
- 👍 Customization features
- 🔒 Lifetime subscription
- 👍 Cross-device support
- 👍 Continuous improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
- 🐛 Lack of all-channels button

**Reported bugs**

- PiP feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app
- Automatic PiP activation
- All-channels button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgTV free?

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

### Is iMPlayer IPTV Player free?

iMPlayer IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProgTV or iMPlayer IPTV Player?

iMPlayer IPTV Player is rated higher. ProgTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while iMPlayer IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do ProgTV or iMPlayer IPTV Player have ads?

Neither ProgTV nor iMPlayer IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgTV or iMPlayer IPTV Player?

ProgTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProgTV was updated on September 19, 2026 and iMPlayer IPTV Player on September 22, 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.*