Comparison

M3Player vs IPTV MAX

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

Head to head
About

M3Player

Listen to YouTube playlists and videos in audio-only mode, saving your device's screen and battery. Record streams for offline playback, ensuring uninterrupted listening without data or signal concerns.

Highlights
  • Background audio playback
  • Audio-only mode
  • Screen and battery saving
  • Record video streams
  • Offline playback
  • No data/signal required for offline
Features
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M3Player lets you import IPTV playlists from M3U and M3U8 URLs and enjoy live TV, video, and audio streams in a fast, easy-to-use player. Organize playlists with folders, manage your favorite channels, and switch between video playback and audio-only mode to save battery and continue listening in the background. Features: • Import M3U and M3U8 playlist URLs • IPTV playlist and channel management • Organize streams with folders • Smooth video and audio playback • Audio-only background listening • Buffer supported streams for later playback • Clean and modern interface M3Player does not provide any content, channels, or IPTV subscriptions. Users must supply their own playlists.

About

IPTV MAX

Features
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IPTV MAX is a fast, modern player for your IPTV streams. Bring your M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials from any provider, and IPTV MAX gives you a clean Live TV grid, full EPG, catch-up, movies, and series — synced across every device you sign in on. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add IPTV sources via M3U URL, M3U file, or Xtream Codes (username + password + portal URL) • Browse Live TV with a real electronic program guide (EPG), now / next, and channel logos • Catch-up — rewind anything that aired in the last few days, if your provider supports it • Watch on-demand movies and TV series from your provider's VOD catalog • Create a watchlist to keep track of what's next • Pick up where you left off — resume position syncs across phone, tablet, and other devices • Multiple profiles so each household member keeps their own watch history • Picture-in-picture, AirPlay, and external display support • Subtitle and audio track selection on movies and series IPTV MAX+ A free 7-day trial unlocks IPTV MAX+: unlimited IPTV sources, up to 4 profiles, watchlist, and full cross-device sync of your watch history and favorites. Plans after the trial: • Monthly — €2.99 / month • Yearly — €14.99 / year (save 58%) • Lifetime — €29.99 one-time WE DO NOT PROVIDE IPTV CONTENT IPTV MAX is a player. It does not include, host, or sell any TV channels, movies, or sports broadcasts. To use the app you need an IPTV subscription from a third-party provider that supplies M3U or Xtream credentials. You are responsible for the legality of the content you play. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The 7-day free trial converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Subscriptions renew automatically at the listed price until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iptv-max.xyz/privacy

Screenshots

M3Player3 screens
IPTV MAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IPTV MAX at Free against M3Player's $3.99. M3Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, 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 MAX is free to download; M3Player costs $3.99 up front. IPTV MAX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. M3Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M3Player ships an update every 11 days, IPTV MAX fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
M3Player versus IPTV MAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM3PlayerIPTV MAX
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (589 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings589 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB109 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJianfeng WuGhassan El ghoul

Bugs and requests

M3Player

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Playlist import not working
  • Time display issues when using for audiobooks

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for Apple Watch
  • Add option to change playback speed
  • Add in-app download and save for offline listening
  • Add sleep timer
  • Add shuffle feature for playlists
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  • Add option to organize downloaded content into subfolders

IPTV MAX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

M3Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV MAX

Subscriptions2
  • IPTV MAX+ Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • IPTV MAX+ Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPTV MAX+ Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is M3Player free?
M3Player costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV MAX free?
IPTV MAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M3Player or IPTV MAX have ads?
Neither M3Player nor IPTV MAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M3Player or IPTV MAX?
M3Player ships an update every 11 days, and IPTV MAX fortnightly. Most recently, M3Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and IPTV MAX on October 25, 2026.

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