Channels Pro vs Synkplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlimited streaming
- Unlimited playlists
- Pause, play, and rewind
- Mark channels as favorite
- Fast channel search
- Hide unwanted categories
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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
Synkplay
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Synkplay is an open-source third-party client for iOS that lets you watch anything in perfect sync with your friends no matter where they are. It is fully compatible with any client or server that implements the open-source SP protocol, meaning you can seamlessly connect with friends regardless of what platform they are on. Synkplay is developed and maintained by yuroyami
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synkplay at none against Channels Pro's 18. Synkplay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Channels Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price 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
Both are free to download. Channels Pro sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Synkplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
Channels Pro ships an update weekly, Synkplay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Channels Pro | Synkplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Furkan Simsir | Akram Abdelwahhab Sidena |
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
Synkplay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Channels Pro
- 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
- Channels Premium$29.99
- Premium Lifetime$99.99
Synkplay
No in-app purchases
