# IOMP vs Playlive

The clearest difference is rating: IOMP at 3.0 against Playlive's 2.5. IOMP also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Playlive's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IOMP holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of IOMP's written reviews are positive against 4% of Playlive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IOMP ships an update every 3 months, Playlive every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IOMP | Playlive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iomp/id1479692356/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlive-ppv/id1576501858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **3.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Murad Abu Nar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479692355) | [StreamOnline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576501860) |

## What reviewers say

### IOMP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iomp/id1479692356)

This app allows you to save and watch online media streams, including YouTube and Vimeo videos, by adding stream URLs to a playlist. It also facilitates stream services in creating APIs for content delivery without needing a dedicated app.

**Highlights:** Save stream URLs to playlists, Watch YouTube and Vimeo videos, Create APIs for stream services, Organize media for anytime viewing, Access provided channel lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Playlive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlive-ppv/id1576501858)

Stream live pay-per-view events like concerts, sports, and comedy. Access a VOD library of archived broadcasts and enjoy features like multi-camera views and Chromecast support. Sign up for free to experience live entertainment from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live PPV event streaming, VOD library access, Multi-camera viewing options, Chromecast support, Real-time event participation, Ticket purchase system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IOMP free?

IOMP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Playlive free?

Playlive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IOMP or Playlive?

IOMP is rated higher. IOMP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Playlive averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do IOMP or Playlive have ads?

Neither IOMP nor Playlive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IOMP or Playlive?

IOMP ships an update every 3 months, and Playlive every 5 weeks. Most recently, IOMP was updated on September 21, 2026 and Playlive on September 29, 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.*
