Comparison

IPTV Player vs TV Roll

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

TV Roll

Features
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Stop scrolling and start watching. TV Roll turns the shows you already care about into a clear next episode. ROLL WHAT TO WATCH Choose the seasons you are in the mood for, then let TV Roll pick an episode. Mark it watched or skipped and keep the decision moving. BUILD YOUR TV SHELF Find and save favourite series, see where you left off, and keep episode history together. Your library stays useful whether you want a comfort rewatch or need to catch up. PLAN A WATCH NIGHT Mix episodes from different shows into playlists, create a Smart Playlist on supported Apple Intelligence devices, and share watch runs through iCloud. Choose whether collaborators can edit or just follow along. DISCOVER FROM YOUR OWN TASTE For You suggestions are grounded in the shows you save and watch. Add a recommendation to your watchlist for later, or move straight into its episode guide. MADE FOR APPLE DEVICES Use TV Roll on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. There is no TV Roll account to create; your saved data can sync privately through iCloud when iCloud is enabled. TV Roll is free to use and supported by advertising.

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens
TV Roll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Player at none against TV Roll's shown. IPTV Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TV Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Roll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTV Player versus TV Roll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerTV Roll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (923 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings923 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBIEL LLCHeyAye LTD

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

TV Roll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions13
  • Single Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • OPUS PREMIUM$4.991 Month
  • Weekly V2$4.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • Opus Pro 3 Months V3$9.993 Months
  • OPUS PRO 3 Months V4$9.993 Months
  • Monthly V2$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months V2$14.993 Months
  • Special Offer Yearly$14.991 Year
  • 6 Months V2$19.996 Months
  • Yearly V2$29.991 Year
  • Opus Pro Yearly V4$29.991 Year
  • OPUS PRO Yearly V4$29.991 Year
  • Single Yearly3 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time3
  • OPUS Extra Device$24.99
  • Opus Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • Opus Pro Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

TV Roll

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$6.00

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Roll free?
TV Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Player or TV Roll have ads?
TV Roll shows ads; IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or TV Roll?
IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Roll every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Roll on October 15, 2026.

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