# IPTV Ultra vs Jackdaw

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Ultra at Free against Jackdaw's $0.99. Jackdaw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

IPTV Ultra is free to download; Jackdaw costs $0.99 up front. IPTV Ultra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month. Jackdaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Ultra ships an update every 6 weeks, Jackdaw every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Ultra | Jackdaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-ultra/id1549657742/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **393** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 374 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076077700) | [Furlan Paolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453869375) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-ultra/id1549657742)

Stream live TV channels and on-demand content from your provider or free online sources. Enjoy a modern viewing experience with 4K playback, EPG, and recording capabilities.

**Highlights:** 4K playback, M3U & Xtream Codes playlist support, EPG (TV Guide), Smart reminders, Record live TV, Dark Mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.39 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


### Jackdaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackdaw-ac-black-flag-map/id6800321621)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Ultra free?

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

### Is Jackdaw free?

Jackdaw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do IPTV Ultra or Jackdaw have ads?

Neither IPTV Ultra nor Jackdaw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Ultra or Jackdaw?

IPTV Ultra ships an update every 6 weeks, and Jackdaw every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Ultra was updated on November 7, 2026 and Jackdaw on October 31, 2026.

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