Comparison

SageIPTV vs Cap Player

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

Head to head
About

SageIPTV

This app allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series using M3U playlists. It offers playlist editing, parental controls, and EPG integration. You can also cast content to other devices and customize your viewing experience.

Highlights
  • IPTV playlist editing
  • Parental controls
  • EPG integration
  • Channel and category management
  • Casting support
  • Xtream Codes support
Features
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SageIPTV is an IPTV player. Use it to watch live, movies, and series on your phone. - Playlists Editor: move categories and channels to the desired positions (reorderable categories and channels), enable or disable channels and categories, view changes locally, or export and share the generated m3u playlist and use it with the m3u player of your choice. - Parental control: Enable parental control for categories and channels. - Electronic program guide (EPG) integration. - Extended M3U (groups and logos) playlists support - Display categories - Search categories by category name - Display channels from the selected category - Search channels by name - Grid or list view of TV channels - Manage playlists (add, update, refresh and delete playlist) - Jump, fast forward, and rewind - Cast Live channels and VODs. - Add to favourites/ remove from favourites - Xtream Codes support - Display Live, Videos and Series categories when you add portal info - Electronic program guide (EPG) integration for portals. - Playback speed - Scale the video interactively via zoom gestures - Move Portal categories to the desired positions - Disable/Enable portal categories - Reorder channels in live and vods to show preferred channels first. - Enable/disable channels in live and vods - Double tap to show the channel name in live and vod portal customization screens. Premium Access: - No Ads - Free support by email (same day) Make It Yours (optional auto-renewable subscription, monthly or yearly): unlocks custom app colors and dark mode. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SageIPTV Terms: https://www.sageiptv.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.sageiptv.com/privacy-policy

About

Cap Player

This optimized player allows for lightning-fast m3u streaming on iOS and tvOS. Load playlists effortlessly for uninterrupted, high-quality content with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like content details, favorites, and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast m3u streaming
  • Effortless playlist loading
  • User-friendly interface
  • Content details (release date, actors, ratings)
  • Favorites list
  • Parental controls
  • Support for VLC and Fast Streaming
Features
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Experience lightning-fast m3u streaming with our optimized player for iOS and tvOS. Easily load your m3u playlists for uninterrupted, high-quality content. Say goodbye to lags and glitches commonly found in other m3u player apps. Explore the features of CAP Player: - Stream m3u URLs or playlists effortlessly with a straightforward process. - Enjoy a simple and user-friendly interface for a seamless experience. - CAP Player is compatible with all screen resolutions on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. - For movies and series, access details such as release date, content, actors, trailers, and ratings. - Personalize your experience by adding channels, movies, and series to your favorites. - Support for VLC player and Fast Streaming ensures a smooth streaming experience. - Choose from various languages for movies and series, and select subtitles and audio tracks. - Implement parental control features for a secure viewing environment. - Upgrade your streaming experience with CAP Player – where speed, quality, and convenience converge.

Screenshots

SageIPTV4 screens
Cap Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cap Player at none against SageIPTV's shown. Cap Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). SageIPTV's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SageIPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cap Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cap Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SageIPTV has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of SageIPTV's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cap Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SageIPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, Cap Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SageIPTV versus Cap Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSageIPTVCap Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEL Hassan MatarCAP PLAYER LIMITED

Customer experience

SageIPTV

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Cap Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SageIPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Make It Yours Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Make It Yours Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Premium access$22.99
1 purchases

Cap Player

One-time1
  • Activation$6.99

Questions

Is SageIPTV free?
SageIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cap Player free?
Cap Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SageIPTV or Cap Player?
Cap Player is rated higher. SageIPTV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Cap Player averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do SageIPTV or Cap Player have ads?
SageIPTV shows ads; Cap Player does not.
Which is updated more often, SageIPTV or Cap Player?
SageIPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cap Player every 2 months. Most recently, SageIPTV was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cap Player on November 4, 2026.

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