# Mega IPTV vs OpenArt

The clearest difference is rating: Mega IPTV at 4.5 against OpenArt's 1.0. Mega IPTV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). OpenArt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenArt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mega IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega IPTV has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, OpenArt every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega IPTV | OpenArt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openart/id6499518515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bazimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/638929758) | [Orebro kommun](https://appshunter.io/developer/910530194) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### OpenArt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openart/id6499518515)

Discover art in Örebro at your convenience. Find favorite artworks, learn about artists, stay updated on events, and engage in family-friendly word puzzles.

**Highlights:** Explore local art, Learn about artists, Event calendar, Family word puzzles, Personalized favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega IPTV free?

Mega IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenArt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mega IPTV or OpenArt?

Mega IPTV is rated higher. Mega IPTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while OpenArt averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mega IPTV or OpenArt have ads?

Mega IPTV shows ads; OpenArt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mega IPTV or OpenArt?

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, and OpenArt every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mega IPTV was updated on October 19, 2026 and OpenArt on October 1, 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.*