# Channels Pro vs Mega IPTV

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.

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.

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 — 4.5K 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.

Channels Pro ships an update every 6 days, Mega IPTV weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Channels Pro | Mega IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049/reviews) | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furkan Simsir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191021297) | [Bazimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/638929758) |

## What reviewers say

### Channels Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Channels Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Mega IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Contribute For Project | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 4.5K 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 6 days, and Mega IPTV weekly. Most recently, Channels Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mega IPTV on September 25, 2026.

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