Comparison

Tv Box Lite vs IPTV Player ARV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tv Box Lite

Features
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"Tv Box Lite" is a version of "Russia Tv Box" App. The app is the same, but it has some limitations: 1. Only one user is supported. 2. Display of the ads in the app. With this app the user should get a feeling if he likes the app and if he wants to switch to an unrestricted version. This app allows you to play the playlists of the TV channels in M3U format. The playlists can be downloaded from the Internet. You can create your own playlists and place them in a cloud service. Playlists may be offered by your Internet provider. In addition, you can use the app to manually create playlists, edit downloaded ones, or email them to your friends. "Russian Tv Box" is optimized for Russian TV stations. This applies to channel icons and "Electronic Program Guide" (EPG). Both features can be linked with the parameter "tvg-id" in the playlist. How to set this parameter is described on the page "https://iptvx.one/epg/epg_channels.php". Important: The app does not offer its own playlists! They have to be created and bound by you.

About

IPTV Player ARV

Features
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Stream live TV, movies and series from your own Xtream API or M3U playlists. Free days to try before you buy, with no ads while they last. A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks full access. Meet the Xtream IPTV Player app – a game-changer for your entertainment experience. Designed for convenience, this IPTV player allows you to stream video content directly from the internet using streaming URLs and API-based playlists. The app only displays user-added content and functions as a media player. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies on iPhone and iPad. You can also open M3U playlist files stored on your device. Features: • API Integration for IPTV – Seamlessly stream your playlists • M3U Playlist Support – Import and manage M3U URLs • Group Organizer – Pin the groups you watch and hide the ones you don't • Parental Control – Lock groups, channels, movies and series behind a PIN • Channel List in the Player – Switch channels without leaving playback • Picture-in-Picture – Keep watching in a floating window when you leave the app • iPad Layout – Main screens designed for the big screen, in portrait and landscape • EPG (Electronic Program Guide) – TV guide for Xtream playlists • Favorites – Easily access your favorite content • Search Functionality – Quickly find the content you need • Manual Data Refresh – Update your playlists anytime • Subtitles – Built-in subtitle tracks, plus automatic subtitles for movies and series • Modern & User-Friendly Interface – Easy-to-use design • Customization Options – Modify settings to fit your preferences • Movie Info & Ratings – View details like rating, director and cast Important Notes: * This app does not provide IPTV subscriptions or preloaded content * Users must add their own streaming URLs or media * A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks full access to all features * Respect copyright laws and ensure you have the proper rights to stream content Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Tv Box Lite4 screens
IPTV Player ARV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Player ARV at Free against Tv Box Lite's $1.99. IPTV Player ARV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tv Box Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support and iOS requirement 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

IPTV Player ARV is free to download; Tv Box Lite costs $1.99 up front. IPTV Player ARV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tv Box Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tv Box Lite ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Player ARV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Tv Box Lite versus IPTV Player ARV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTv Box LiteIPTV Player ARV
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB131 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexander WollbaumSoghomon Chilingaryan

In-app purchases

None

Tv Box Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV Player ARV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Tv Box Lite free?
Tv Box Lite costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Player ARV free?
IPTV Player ARV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tv Box Lite or IPTV Player ARV have ads?
Tv Box Lite shows ads; IPTV Player ARV does not.
Which is updated more often, Tv Box Lite or IPTV Player ARV?
Tv Box Lite ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Player ARV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tv Box Lite was updated on October 9, 2026 and IPTV Player ARV on October 28, 2026.

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