Comparison

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content vs TV Launcher

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

Head to head
About

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content

Play M3U playlists and Xtream codes content on your Apple devices. Enjoy features like multi-view live channels, offline downloads, and synchronized playback across devices. Customize categories and manage profiles for a personalized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Xtream Codes API support
  • Multi-view live channels (up to 4)
  • Offline downloads for movies/shows
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Customizable categories
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and AirPlay support
Features
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iProTv let you play your playlist saved in an M3U/ M3U8 format or using xtream codes in your iPhone/iPad or Apple tv with only one purchase ! * Supports xtream codes API and m3u remote files. * Download your favorite movies and tv shows for offline use. * Open any media in VLC application so you can use chromecast with you TV. * You can the native player (if possible), this will bring support for Airplay and PiP (Picture in Picture). * Live channels * * Multi-view: Now you can watch up to 4 live channels simultaneously. * You can save the multiview so next time you open up to 4 channels in one click ;) * Support for replay/catch-up (you need to add your provider as xtream codes and your provider have to have replays)   * Record live channels ! * You can download your recorded channels using a browser (Mac, PC, Tablettes ..) * You can choose between a grid view or list view with EPG and live preview. * EPG: you can access the EPG by using haptic/force touch on the channel icon. * Closed caption supported. * Synchronisation * * Every time you add a playlist in one of your devices, it will be added in the others :) * Start watching a movie on your iPad, continue watching it on your Apple tv : progress time is synced for every profile over all your devices! * You have up to 6 profiles so everyone in your family have his own favorites, continue watching, categories, hidden categories and more ! * Categories * * You can create custom categorie(s) and add live channels/movies/series in it which will be synced over all your devices and linked to your profile. * You can hide categorie(s) (channels/movies/series): you can hide all the categories you are not using. * Media * * You can go to next/previews channel right from your player. * Movies and Series have a dedicated view to display informations such poster image, actors .. * Series have dedicated section to display episodes with title and screenshot. * Next episode button : you can go directly to the next episode using the "Next episode" button displayed at the end of the episode. * Audio tracks support. * Subtitles support. * Widget * * You can have access to your favourites and continue watching right on your home screen (iOS and iPadOS 14 only). * Other features * * Support for dark/light mode. * Support for split mode on Ipad. * Fast parsing playlist. * Gorgeous UI for iPhones/iPads and Apple TVs. * Connect HDMI cable or use mirroring feature to watch your media on full screen on your TV. Your privacy is important this is why i choose to use Apple's iCloud servers to save and sync your data. Note : This application does not contain any playlist/media and I don't provide such content. Note : To have synced content, all devices have to be connected to the same iCloud account.

About

TV Launcher

This app consolidates live US TV channels from various streaming services into a single, easy-to-navigate launcher. It offers quick access to channels and programs, with features like widgets, Siri Shortcuts, and Apple Watch integration for a seamless cord-cutting experience.

Highlights
  • Consolidated live US TV channels
  • Direct channel launching
  • Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Full TV guide listings
  • Watchlist with notifications
  • Customizable favorites and hidden channels
Features
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TV Launcher brings many live US TV channels that you know and love into one convenient launcher across Apple platforms. As the perfect app for cord-cutters, it’s never been easier to start watching live channels. * As featured on iMore & 9to5Mac * Appleʼs TV app makes it easy to track programs that have already been on but for the occasions where you want to watch live, it’s not so straightforward. You’ll have to open the app, find where the channels list is within the app, locate the channel you want to watch and the press play. TV Launcher takes away that pain by combining live channels from across multiple streaming apps into one location. Selecting a channel will then take you directly to the channel in the app without jumping through any hoops! TV Launcher contains these great features: US STREAMING PLATFORMS TV Launcher supports many US streaming platforms that have live TV! You’ll be able to jump straight to channels in CBS, ABC, NBC, FXNOW, TNT, TBS, Nat Geo TV, Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Plex, ESPN, DAZN, NBA, MUTV, CNN, Bloomberg, Sky News, euronews, France 24, Al Jazeera and NHK World. WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS Multiple widgets are available so you'll be able to see what's on and select channels without even opening the app! Support for Siri Shortcuts means you can watch channels, fetch listings and perform other actions using just your voice on this device or a connected HomePod! There is also a Shortcut that will allow you to open the channel on your linked Apple TV too! APPLE WATCH Quickly see what's on now & next or add a Complication to your Watch Face with the TV Launcher app for Apple Watch. There's support for viewing a full day's listings and details about each program too. LIVE CHANNELS View what’s on for every channel in one place with full artwork for each channel and the ability to jump into the program to find out more. TV GUIDE Check out a full guide of listings for every channel so you can decide what to watch! WATCHLIST Add programs to your Watchlist and get notified when they’re about to start. NOW & NEXT See what's currently on and what will be on straight afterwards. FAVORITES If you have a select few channels you always like to watch, add them to your favorites list. HIDE CHANNELS Not interested in the news or don’t have kids? Choose the channels you want to hide and only keep around the ones you’re likely to watch. ICLOUD SYNCING Your favorite channels, hidden channels and other settings all sync via iCloud so if you have multiple devices using TV Launcher, they'll all be kept in sync. REGION Choose from East or West so you get shown the channels you expect. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Get this app across multiple Apple platforms with a single purchase. If you like this app, I’d really appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Please get in touch: Email: support@adamfoot.dev Website: https://adamfoot.dev Please note that to watch a selected channel, you will need the respective app installed. Some channels may only launch the app due to availability in the corresponding app. TV Launcher cannot be guaranteed to work outside of the supported regions due to the availability of supported apps in specific countries. All channels, their content and respective trademarks are owned by them and this app is not affiliated with them in any way.

Screenshots

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content4 screens
TV Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iProTV for iPtv & m3u content at 3.6 against TV Launcher's 2.9. iProTV for iPtv & m3u content also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 20) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). TV Launcher's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content costs $6.99 and TV Launcher $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 20 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content ships an update every 5 weeks, TV Launcher every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content versus TV Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriProTV for iPtv & m3u contentTV Launcher
Price$6.99$6.99
Rating3.6 (70 ratings) — better2.9 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalek RadhouaniAdam Foot

Customer experience

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content

All ratings70 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative26.3%

TV Launcher

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TV Launcher

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • TV guide not loading properly
  • Incorrect channel launching
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to hide channels by provider
  • Option to set favorites list
  • Indicator for subtitled programs
  • Sync settings across devices

In-app purchases

None

iProTV for iPtv & m3u content

No in-app purchases

None

TV Launcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iProTV for iPtv & m3u content free?
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Launcher free?
TV Launcher costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iProTV for iPtv & m3u content or TV Launcher?
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content is rated higher. iProTV for iPtv & m3u content averages 3.6 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while TV Launcher averages 2.9 from 20 ratings.
Do iProTV for iPtv & m3u content or TV Launcher have ads?
Neither iProTV for iPtv & m3u content nor TV Launcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iProTV for iPtv & m3u content or TV Launcher?
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content ships an update every 5 weeks, and TV Launcher every 8 days. Most recently, iProTV for iPtv & m3u content was updated on September 23, 2026 and TV Launcher on September 23, 2026.

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