Immich vs iMPlayer IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Immich
This is a client application that connects to a self-hosted Immich Server. It allows users to back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices to their own server, providing a private and customizable cloud storage solution.
- Mobile client for Immich Server
- Photo and video backup
- Self-hosted solution
- Private cloud storage
- Customizable server management
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This is a client app for Immich Server and you will need to run/manage the server on your own in order to use the app. Website: https://immich.app GitHub: https://github.com/immich-app/immich
iMPlayer IPTV Player
This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.
- Catch-up Support
- VOD Support
- Download Support
- Full EPG Guide Support
- Customizable UI
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The iMPlayer app is a versatile media player designed to support m3u files and certain compatible platforms. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate cable-like experience to users on their devices. iMPlayer offers a wide range of features, including (but not limited to): • Catch-up Support: Seamlessly access missed content. • VOD Support: Enjoy on-demand video content with ease. • Full EPG Guide Support: Browse comprehensive electronic program guides. • Customizable UI: Tailor the interface to suit your preferences. • And much more! Experience the perfect blend of functionality and convenience with iMPlayer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Immich at none against iMPlayer IPTV Player's 1. Immich also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Immich asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Immich against 4.8 for iMPlayer IPTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 770 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Immich's written reviews are positive against 60% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's.
Immich ships an update every 5 days, iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Immich | iMPlayer IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (770 ratings) | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better | 60.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 770 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUTO Computing | HzApps |
Customer experience
Immich
iMPlayer IPTV Player
User reviews
Immich
From 770 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 🔒 Self-hosted, no data collection
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient photo/video backup
- 💡 Great alternative to Google Photos
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable background upload
- 🐛 Issues with video playback quality
- 🐛 Syncing problems with large libraries
- 🐛 Login issues after updates
iMPlayer IPTV Player
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Well-designed app
- 👍 Customization features
- 🔒 Lifetime subscription
- 👍 Cross-device support
- 👍 Continuous improvements
Room to improve
- 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
- 🐛 Lack of all-channels button
Bugs and requests
Immich
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to log in on latest update
- Frequent timeline rebuilds
- Inconsistent behavior with HDR photos
- Scrolling issues in the app
- Unreliable background sync
Requested features
5 requests- Option to remove photos from device after backup
- Support for 360-degree photos and videos
- Improved family/user sharing capabilities
- Better integration with third-party tools
- Clearer cache management
iMPlayer IPTV Player
Reported bugs
1 issue- PiP feature not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Apple TV app
- Automatic PiP activation
- All-channels button
In-app purchases
Immich
No in-app purchases
iMPlayer IPTV Player
- Premium Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
