Comparison

FanLive vs OpenIPTV

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

Head to head
About

FanLive

Enhance your concert experience by syncing your light stick or LED band with live performances. Control colors, check battery levels, and participate in synchronized light shows.

Highlights
  • Concert mode light stick performance
  • Live stream synchronization
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable light colors
  • Battery level check
  • Seat information pairing
Features
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[MAIN FEATURES] 1. CONCERT MODE Pair your light stick with your concert seat information to enjoy various light stick performance during the concert. This menu will only be available during the concert period. 2. CONNECTING TO LIVE STREAM Press the button on the light stick or LED band for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick or LED band to sync them together. After connecting with the light stick or LED band to your smartphone, enter the time that is on the live stream screen. After entering the time, enjoy the show. 3. CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH ON YOUR SMARTPHONE Press the button on the light stick or LED band for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick or LED band to sync them together. Some smartphones require the GPS function to be turned on to enable Bluetooth connectivity. If you cannot connect to Bluetooth, please turn on the GPS function. 4. SELF MODE When your light stick or LED band is successfully connected to your smartphone, changing the color on the color wheel of the app will change your light stick color accordingly. 5. BATTERY LEVEL CHECK In the “SELF MODE” page of the app, click the “Check Battery Status” button at the bottom of the screen to check the battery level of your light stick or LED band and replace the battery if needed. ※ This function may differ depending on battery performance and smartphone model. [NOTICE BEFORE CONCERT] - Check the seat information on your ticket before the concert and enter it into your light stick or LED band using the app. - To take part in the light stick performance, be sure to set the light stick or LED band to “Concert mode” by pressing its button for 3 seconds after pairing it with your seat information on the app. - If the light stick’s or LED band's wireless performance does not work properly, it may be due to unsuccessful pairing or not completing the pairing process. Please complete the pairing process using the app. - Please be seated in the same seat you registered for your light stick. Moving to another seat may result in different light stick (LED Band) performance. - Check the battery level of your light stick or LED band in advance to ensure battery sufficiency during the concert. - There will be a Wireless Control Fanlight Support Center located at the venue. [REQUIRED ACCESS] To use the app and the light stick, the following accesses are required. ※ To grant access, please tap the [Allow] button when the pop-up appears. - DEVICE STORAGE: To store the QR/barcode, seat information, etc. - PHONE: To read the phone status and its identity - CAMERA: To read the QR/barcode - GPS: To connect to Bluetooth - BLUETOOTH: To connect the light stick

About

OpenIPTV

This open-source player allows you to watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

Highlights
  • Add M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources
  • Live TV timeline with 12-hour window
  • Real-time channel and program search
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
  • AirPlay and Chromecast casting
  • Favorite channels and history
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.

Screenshots

FanLive4 screens
OpenIPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenIPTV at 5.0 against FanLive's 1.0. FanLive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenIPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FanLive ships an update every 2 days, OpenIPTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FanLive versus OpenIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanLiveOpenIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFANLIGHT Co., LtdParry Huang

Customer experience

FanLive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OpenIPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FanLive

No in-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FanLive free?
FanLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FanLive or OpenIPTV?
OpenIPTV is rated higher. FanLive averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenIPTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FanLive or OpenIPTV have ads?
Neither FanLive nor OpenIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FanLive or OpenIPTV?
FanLive ships an update every 2 days, and OpenIPTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, FanLive was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpenIPTV on November 9, 2026.

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