Comparison

IPTV Player vs IPTV Deluxe

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own m3u or Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, watch history, and smart search for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV, movies, and series
  • Supports m3u and Xtream playlists
  • Browse content details and trailers
  • Favorite content for quick access
  • Continue watching where you left off
  • Smart search functionality
  • Picture-in-picture support
Features
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Opus turns your own IPTV playlist into a clean, fast TV experience on iPhone and iPad. Sign in with your Xtream details or paste an M3U / M3U8 link, and Opus sorts everything into Live TV, Movies and Series in seconds. WHY OPUS • Xtream Codes login: host, username and password • M3U and M3U8 (HLS) playlist links • Live TV with current program info and a per-channel TV guide • Custom EPG (XMLTV) URL support • Movies and Series with seasons, episodes, cast, ratings and trailers • Continue Watching, Favorites, Recently Added and Popular rows • Fast search across channels, movies and series • Picture-in-Picture and background audio • Subtitles and audio track selection, aspect ratio controls • Next Episode button so binge sessions never stop • Multiple playlists in one app • PIN lock for playlists, hide and reorder categories • Dedicated iPad layout ONE ACCOUNT, ALL YOUR SCREENS Create a free Opus account to keep playlists, favorites and watch progress in sync. Got an Apple TV? Scan the QR code on your TV with the Opus app and your playlists appear on the big screen instantly. PLANS Opus Pro removes the viewing limit and unlocks every feature. Pick how many devices you want to use with one Opus account: 2 devices: $2.99 / month, $7.99 / 3 months, $19.99 / year 5 devices: $4.99 / month, $12.99 / 3 months, $29.99 / year 10 devices: $39.99 / year, or $79.99 one-time lifetime purchase IMPORTANT Opus is a media player only. It does not include, sell or host any channels, streams or playlists, and it is not affiliated with any content provider. You need your own playlist or subscription from a service you are authorized to use. Images in the store listing are mock-ups. We do not support streaming copyrighted material without the rights holder's permission. Some movie and series details come from TMDB. Opus is an independent app with no endorsement from TMDB. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Recurring billing. Cancel anytime. When you purchase this subscription, the total amount will be charged to your Apple Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. If you purchase a subscription to this publication, any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited. For more information, please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. Privacy Policy: https://opusmediaplayer.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://opusmediaplayer.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

IPTV Deluxe

Features
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IPTV Deluxe – A better way to watch TV I built IPTV Deluxe because I got tired of IPTV apps that were slow, cluttered, or missing the basics. What started as a personal project turned into something I genuinely enjoy using every day, so I decided to share it. IPTV Deluxe requires an active IPTV Deluxe subscription to access the application and its features. A free trial is available. Live TV without the friction Watch channels from around the world with smooth playback and fast channel switching. The built-in EPG makes it easy to see what is on now and what is coming next. Movies and series Browse on-demand content and watch whenever you want. Whether you are in the mood for a movie or starting a new series, everything is easy to find and play. Features that actually matter Sync across your devices so your favorites and history stay with you Supports 4K streaming when your source provides it Cast to your TV with a single tap Catch-up lets you watch programs that you missed Full Picture-in-Picture support Background audio lets you turn off the screen and continue listening Search across channels, movies, and the EPG Download content for offline viewing Sleep timer by time, episode, or program No ads, no interruptions Why people stick with IPTV Deluxe Clean and simple interface Fast and reliable playback No unnecessary bloat Frequent updates and improvements Support for Xtream Codes API and M3U Well-organized EPG with detailed information Favorites and custom playlists Easy sorting and hiding of channels and categories Dark mode and light mode Get started in seconds Just add your Xtream Codes or M3U details and you are ready to go. IPTV Deluxe does not provide any content. Users must supply their own playlist from their IPTV provider.

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV Deluxe4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPTV Player and IPTV Deluxe are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. IPTV Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and IPTV Deluxe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Deluxe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IPTV Player versus IPTV Deluxe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerIPTV Deluxe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (933 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings933 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB118 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBIEL LLCGlansdagar AB

Bugs and requests

IPTV Player

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constant login prompts
  • Playlist download issues
  • Incorrect metadata display
  • Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
  • Incompatibility with some devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • Parental controls
  • A-Z channel sorting
  • Favorites management
  • Grid-style channel layout
  • Live TV EPG
Show 3 more
  • Offline viewing/downloads
  • Multi-view/PIP support
  • Automatic playlist updates

IPTV Deluxe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions9
  • OPUS PREMIUM$4.991 Month
  • Weekly V2$4.997 Days
  • Opus Pro 3 Months V3$9.993 Months
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  • OPUS PRO 3 Months V4$9.993 Months
  • Monthly V2$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months V2$14.993 Months
  • Yearly V2$29.991 Year
  • Opus Pro Yearly V4$29.991 Year
  • OPUS PRO Yearly V4$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Opus Pro Lifetime$79.99
3 purchases

IPTV Deluxe

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Access Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Deluxe free?
IPTV Deluxe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Player or IPTV Deluxe have ads?
Neither IPTV Player nor IPTV Deluxe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or IPTV Deluxe?
IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Deluxe fortnightly. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Deluxe on October 28, 2026.

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