Comparison

Channels Pro vs Mega IPTV

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

Head to head
About

Channels Pro

Stream live TV channels from your own M3U playlists with a modern, user-friendly interface. Enjoy unlimited streaming and playlists with features like pause, play, rewind, and favorites. Premium users get an ad-free experience and custom icons.

Highlights
  • Unlimited streaming
  • Unlimited playlists
  • Pause, play, and rewind
  • Mark channels as favorite
  • Fast channel search
  • Hide unwanted categories
Features
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Channels you're used to, even better. How to use Channels Pro? 1. Download this app on your device. 2. Add your M3U link to your playlists by tapping the + icon. 3. Watch your favorite Channels on your devices easily. Features you will love: • Unlimited streaming • Unlimited playlists • Modern native design • Pause, play and rewind features • Mark channels as favorite • Search blazing fast through your channels • Hide unwanted categories For the Premium users: • No advertisements • Custom app icons • Future exclusives Channels Pro only supports correctly formatted M3U links the user has to provide himself/herself. Raw Pastebin links are also supported. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sir.studio/channelspro/terms/ For further questions you can contact us on Twitter @channelsproapp

About

Mega IPTV

Stream live TV channels from your own playlists on various devices. Enjoy features like Chromecast support, EPG, and offline VOD downloads. Manage your content with parental controls and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Chromecast Support
  • EPG Support
  • Download VOD for offline viewing
  • M3U and M3U PLUS format support
  • Integrated high-quality player
  • Parental control
Features
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Features: * CHROMECAST Support (Fire TV, Google TV, Smart TV, Xiaomi Firestick TV, etc). * Remove Playlist groups. * EPG Support. * Download VOD content to watch offline. * Support for different formats: M3U and M3U PLUS (HLS, MPEGTS, TS). * Integrated high-quality player. * Simple and fast user interface. * Support of remote playlists. * Wi-Fi / 4G connection and HTTP protocol. * Channels grouped by groups. * Parental control. Disclaimer: - This Application does not offer any kind of media or content, users must provide their content. - We simply handle the user information in an intuitive way as long as the user have access. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. To unlock all content, the following auto-renewing subscription options are available: • 1 month: US$ 4.99 / month; • 12 months: US$ 12.99 / year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled after purchase by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJzruBBzw2mYoq79Q3vQcnjrkJsRvnaOIXosk8xVxP0 Terms Of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17duXjdiH4ri9HbeBzeSM-Z9BqpR9feqNlejQeaMvUIM We always think of improving the application, if you have any suggestions or improvements please send through the "About" menu of the application.

Screenshots

Channels Pro4 screens
Mega IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Channels Pro at free with in-app purchases against Mega IPTV's subscription. Mega IPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Channels Pro sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mega IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Channels Pro against 4.5 for Mega IPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Channels Pro's written reviews are positive against 45% of Mega IPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Channels Pro ships an update every 4 days, Mega IPTV weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Channels Pro versus Mega IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChannels ProMega IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.4K ratings)4.5 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurkan SimsirBazimo GmbH

Customer experience

Channels Pro

All ratings4,415 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative43.1%

Mega IPTV

All ratings3,577 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative51.3%

User reviews

Channels Pro

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing design
  • 🤩 Great for sports fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent buffering and freezing issues
  • 🔌 Excessive ads and promotional content
  • 🔍 Inconsistent channel availability

Mega IPTV

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🔒 Reliable IPTV streaming
  • 💡 Good selection of channels
  • 🎥 Good video quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate large playlists
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 📺 Lack of Apple TV support
  • 📢 Too many ads in free version

Bugs and requests

Channels Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Channels not loading properly
  • Streams randomly stopping or crashing
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • Improve playlist management
  • Expand content library with movies and TV shows

Mega IPTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to load playlists consistently
  • Chromecast functionality is unreliable
  • Recording feature does not work as expected
  • Credentials not recognized after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a favorites/custom playlist feature
  • Implement picture-in-picture mode
  • Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) functionality
  • Provide an option to select video quality
  • Develop an Android version of the app

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Channels Pro

Subscriptions15
  • Premium 1 Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium 1 Week$2.997 Days
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  • Premium 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Channels Premium$29.99
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99
4 purchases

Mega IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Contribute For Project$8.99
  • Premium Access$29.99

Questions

Is Channels Pro free?
Channels Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mega IPTV free?
Mega IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Channels Pro or Mega IPTV?
Channels Pro and Mega IPTV are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.4K and 3.6K ratings respectively.
Do Channels Pro or Mega IPTV have ads?
Both Channels Pro and Mega IPTV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Channels Pro or Mega IPTV?
Channels Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Mega IPTV weekly. Most recently, Channels Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mega IPTV on September 22, 2026.

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