# IPTVX vs VBIC

The clearest difference is rating: VBIC at 5.0 against IPTVX's 4.4. VBIC also leads on ads (none vs shown). IPTVX's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTVX sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and VBIC sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VBIC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTVX has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, VBIC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTVX | VBIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vbic/id6479594395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 505 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bending X - FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665329042) | [Virtual Broadcasting Information Center VBIC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736383372) |

## 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 (18)**

| 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 |
| Cobalt Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Night Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Miami Crime Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| Día de los Muertos Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| Throne of Dragons Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| Throne of Ice Theme | $12.99 | 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


### VBIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vbic/id6479594395)

Explore the world with immersive 3D/8K virtual guided tours. Access a vast library of documentary, scientific, educational, and artistic content through various subscription levels. Enjoy continuous updates and a 24/7 stream of curated broadcasts.

**Highlights:** 3D/8K virtual guided tours, Global content library, Documentary, scientific, educational, artistic content, Tiered subscription access, 24/7 streaming, Continuous content updates

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $0.99 | per month |
| Silver | $1.99 | per month |
| VBIC Documentary Channel 3D/8K | $5.99 | per month |
| Gold | $6.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to 8K HLS Streams | $0.99 | one-time |
| VBIC Germany | $0.99 | one-time |
| Re-stream | $0.99 | one-time |
| VBIC Documentary Channel | $99.99 | one-time |
| Annual | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTVX free?

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

### Is VBIC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTVX or VBIC?

VBIC is rated higher. IPTVX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while VBIC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IPTVX or VBIC have ads?

IPTVX shows ads; VBIC does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTVX or VBIC?

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, and VBIC every 10 days. Most recently, IPTVX was updated on October 30, 2026 and VBIC on October 7, 2026.

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