# ProgTV vs iPTV Pro

The clearest difference is rating: iPTV Pro at 4.5 against ProgTV's 3.8. iPTV Pro also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). ProgTV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProgTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iPTV Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iPTV Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ProgTV's written reviews are positive against 82% of iPTV Pro's.

ProgTV ships an update monthly, iPTV Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgTV | iPTV Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progtv/id1447796133/reviews) | **[4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-pro-iptv-smarter-player/id6749484484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Borodin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447409818) | [Youssef Jannaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541118355) |

## 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### iPTV Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-pro-iptv-smarter-player/id6749484484)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your own playlists. Supports M3U, Xtream Codes, and URLs. Offers 4K HDR playback, a full EPG, and parental controls for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal playlist support (M3U, XSPF, JSON), Xtream Codes API integration, 4K HDR streaming with hardware acceleration, Full EPG program guide with XMLTV support, Live TV, VOD, and catch-up content, Siri Remote optimized navigation, iCloud sync across devices, Parental controls with PIN lock

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPTV Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| iPTV Pro - Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| iPTV Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgTV free?

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

### Is iPTV Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProgTV or iPTV Pro?

iPTV Pro is rated higher. ProgTV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while iPTV Pro averages 4.5 from 91 ratings.

### Do ProgTV or iPTV Pro have ads?

Neither ProgTV nor iPTV Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgTV or iPTV Pro?

ProgTV ships an update monthly, and iPTV Pro weekly. Most recently, ProgTV was updated on November 2, 2026 and iPTV Pro on October 30, 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.*