# IPTVX vs HBO Max FYC

The clearest difference is rating: IPTVX at 4.4 against HBO Max FYC's 2.2. IPTVX also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). HBO Max FYC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTVX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HBO Max FYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTVX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTVX has 3.1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of IPTVX's written reviews are positive against 10% of HBO Max FYC's.

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, HBO Max FYC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTVX | HBO Max FYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024/reviews)** | [2.2 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hbo-max-fyc/id1529332093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **45.0% of reviews** | 9.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 357 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bending X - FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665329042) | [Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562123468) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTVX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024)

Stream your digital content, including live TV, movies, and TV shows, with a stylish and user-friendly interface. Organize and manage your media library across all your devices, supporting various formats and services.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV, movies, and TV shows, Supports Xtream API, M3U, M3U8, PLEX, SMB, Organize and manage digital content, Favorites and continue watching sections, TV Series with dedicated pages, EPG Grid and TV Archive/Catchup, Multi-screen support and Airplay 2

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| FULL - 3 Months | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| FULL - 6 Months | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| FULL for PRO | $28.99 | per year |
| FULL - Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| FULL - Yearly - Family Sharing | $56.00 | per year |
| Pro Free - TV | Free | one-time |
| Ocean Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Night Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| West Coast Streets Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| PRO - TV | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great interface
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Fantastic features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🐛 Playlist issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Apple TV
- Playlist not loading
- Parental controls not working
- Chromecast not functioning
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add TV guide notifications
- Allow volume control via app
- Improve Chromecast support
- Implement background audio playback
- Add multi-view/PIP mode


### HBO Max FYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hbo-max-fyc/id1529332093)

Stream and preview submitted comedy, drama, films, specials, documentaries, reality, and children's programs. Access requires a unique voucher code and valid credentials.

**Highlights:** Stream submitted programs, Preview comedy, drama, films, Access documentaries and specials, View reality and children's shows, Requires voucher code access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Compatibility issues
- 💤 Slow performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Videos won't play or stop unexpectedly
- App asks for code but doesn't provide it
- Vertical-only mode on iPad

**Requested features**

- Provide access codes or instructions
- Make app available in more regions
- Improve overall stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTVX free?

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

### Is HBO Max FYC free?

HBO Max FYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IPTVX or HBO Max FYC?

IPTVX is rated higher. IPTVX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while HBO Max FYC averages 2.2 from 72 ratings.

### Do IPTVX or HBO Max FYC have ads?

IPTVX shows ads; HBO Max FYC does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTVX or HBO Max FYC?

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, and HBO Max FYC every 2 months. Most recently, IPTVX was updated on September 27, 2026 and HBO Max FYC on September 16, 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.*