iProTV for iPtv & m3u content vs SWIPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SWIPTV
Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback with advanced features like catchup, HDR, and subtitle integration.
- M3U & Xtream Codes API support
- Live TV, Movies, Series playback
- Catchup and Replay functionality
- HDR and Dolby Vision support
- Trakt.tv integration
- Subtitle search and download
- Offline downloads
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Swiptv - IPTV Player for M3U & Xtream Watch IPTV on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV with a fast, modern player. Swiptv is a powerful IPTV player compatible with M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API, designed for smooth playback, live TV, movies, series. - IPTV PLAYER IPTV (M3U, Xtream) Add multiple IPTV playlists. Full support for M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API. Live TV, Movies, Series Watch live TV, movies, series from your IPTV playlists. Catchup / Replay Access past programs, watch missed content easily. - PLAYER EXPERIENCE Smooth IPTV Player Fast, stable IPTV player inspired by IPTV Smarters, Tivimate, Smart IPTV. HDR, Dolby Vision High-quality playback with HDR, Dolby Vision support. Multiple Players VLC, KSPlayer supported. Picture in Picture (PiP) Keep watching IPTV while using other apps. Multi Player Watch multiple streams at the same time. - ADVANCED FEATURES Trakt Integration Sync watch history, track movies, series. OpenSubtitles Search, download subtitles instantly. Fast Refresh Update playlists quickly with optimized refresh system. Favorites Create custom categories, access content instantly. TMDB Integration Posters, ratings, metadata for movies, series. Multi Device iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV support. Offline Downloads Download content, watch anytime. - UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Unlimited Catchup Full EPG (TV Guide) Unlimited Refresh - DISCLAIMER Swiptv does not provide IPTV playlists or content. Users must provide their own content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SWIPTV at Free against iProTV for iPtv & m3u content's $6.99. SWIPTV also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). iProTV for iPtv & m3u content's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
SWIPTV is free to download; iProTV for iPtv & m3u content costs $6.99 up front. SWIPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iProTV for iPtv & m3u content asks for nothing beyond the download.
SWIPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 105 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iProTV for iPtv & m3u content's written reviews are positive against 72% of SWIPTV's.
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content ships an update every 5 weeks, SWIPTV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iProTV for iPtv & m3u content | SWIPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (70 ratings) | 4.2 (105 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | 71.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 70 | 105 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malek Radhouani | CreativeMind |
Customer experience
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content
SWIPTV
Bugs and requests
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SWIPTV
Reported bugs
32 issues- App crashes on Apple TV after updates
- Playlist refresh errors on Apple TV
- Movie downloads not working
- Scrubbing forward/back doesn't work on demand content
- App crashes on load, EPG not loading
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- Downloads only the last item when multiple selected
- Favorites and edited categories do not sync between devices
- Recently played list never updates
- App stopped working after 2 weeks
- Movies no longer showing up
- No stream works, no video loads
- Downloads not working
- Player causes a lot of buffering
- Freezes all the time on Apple TV
- Black screen after update
- Lagging and takes forever to refresh
- App repeats last 4 seconds in PIP mode
- No sound when AirPlay
- Player is paused when changing screen on MacBook
- Ksplayer not working
- Errors trying to refresh only on Apple TV
- App doesn't work on Apple TV after new update
- Crashes on load, EPG not loading
- Downloads not working
- Movie downloads not working
- App crashes every time on Apple TV
- Stopped working after 2 weeks
- Movies are gone
- No stream works
- Apple TV keeps crashing
- EPG doesn't work
- Glitchy
Requested features
13 requests- Android and Android TV app
- Lifetime subscription option
- Multi-view/tiling of multiple channels
- Ability to mark episodes/seasons as watched
- Rewind live channels
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- Download series for offline viewing
- Casting to Apple TV and Chromecast
- Auto or manual hide feature for the menu
- More customization for hiding tabs
- Movie trailers
- Aspect ratio fitting full screen on iPhone
- Mark prior episodes as watched
- Lifetime purchase option
In-app purchases
iProTV for iPtv & m3u content
No in-app purchases
SWIPTV
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro 3 month (not sale anymore)$2.993 Months
- Monthly - Family$3.991 Month
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- Bi-Yearly$9.996 Months
- Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
- Bi-Yearly - Family$19.996 Months
- Yearly - Family1 Year trial$34.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$79.99
Questions
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