Comparison

IPTV m3u player + Chromecast vs Nightdeck

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

Head to head
About

IPTV m3u player + Chromecast

This app allows you to play IPTV playlists from licensed providers on your devices. It supports Chromecast for TV output and offers features like unlimited playlist additions and picture-in-picture mode. You must obtain your own playlists from authorized sources.

Highlights
  • m3u playlist playback
  • Unlimited playlist support
  • Chromecast integration
  • AirPlay support
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Playlist update swipe
Features
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IPTV player m3u playlists + Chromecast (for TVSony, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Xiaomi, Blaupunkt etc) Warning: App does not contain any channel translations. You need to buy access to playlists from licensed IPTV providers Features of IPTV Cat: • m3u player • Add Unlimited playlists • Airplay • Picture-in-picture. • Easy search • Beautiful interface • Image output to TV (if your TV supports it) • Update playlist in one swipe to the right IPTV technology that allows you to read m3u playlists with m3u8 files. Use AirPlay to output to other devices. We do not broadcast TV channels and do not post content. The application is used to play m3u playlists that the user specifies in the application. Disclaimer: - This Application does not offer any kind of media or content, users must provide their content. - We simply handle the user information in an intuitive way as long as the user have the access. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. To watch channels, you need to buy access to TV playlists from licensed IPTV providers Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-cat/terms-of-use Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-cat/privacy-policy

About

Nightdeck

Features
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Nightdeck is a pure player for your own IPTV playlists: it contains no channels, movies or shows, and it does not sell, arrange or recommend providers. You add your own source – a link to an M3U playlist (optionally with an XMLTV TV guide) or an Xtream Codes login. Only use sources you are entitled to use. No playlist yet? Choose “Try the demo” on the first screen: freely licensed Blender Foundation films (CC BY 3.0) and public test streams let you explore the whole app. LIVE TV • Channel list with now/next and progress • Quick channel switching • Favorites TV GUIDE • Programme grid with a “now” line and reminders • Catch-up when your source offers it • “Tonight” row: your channels’ prime-time line-up at a glance MOVIES & SHOWS • Home screen with Continue watching, Top 10 and recommendations from your own library • Detail pages, seasons and episodes, next episode plays automatically • Audio track and subtitle selection, preferred audio track ON APPLE TV, IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC • Works with the Siri Remote, touch, keyboard and trackpad • Search across channels, movies and shows • 24 interface languages, including Arabic with a right-to-left layout • Multiple playlists, parental PIN, kids mode • Fast even with large lists PRIVATE No account, no ads, no tracking. Your playlists, favorites and history stay on your device. TRY AND UNLOCK Try every feature for 3 days, with no purchase and no subscription. After that, unlock Nightdeck in the app – with a yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. The subscription renews automatically every year unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. The demo stays available without a purchase. Supported: Xtream Codes, M3U/M3U8 playlists via link, XMLTV (also .gz), HLS and MPEG-TS streams. Questions and help: hello@nightdeck.shop Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nightdeck.shop/en/privacy-appstore.html Screenshots show the built-in demo with films by the Blender Foundation (CC BY 3.0).

Screenshots

IPTV m3u player + Chromecast4 screens
Nightdeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nightdeck at every 2 days against IPTV m3u player + Chromecast's every 3 months. IPTV m3u player + Chromecast's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 m3u player + Chromecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nightdeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV m3u player + Chromecast ships an update every 3 months, Nightdeck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTV m3u player + Chromecast versus Nightdeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV m3u player + ChromecastNightdeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexey BeschetnikovDaniel Steffan Buro

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV m3u player + Chromecast

Subscriptions2
  • IPTV Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • IPTV Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$18.991 Year
3 purchases

Nightdeck

Subscriptions1
  • Nightdeck Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Nightdeck 3-Day TrialFree
  • Nightdeck Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is IPTV m3u player + Chromecast free?
IPTV m3u player + Chromecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightdeck free?
Nightdeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV m3u player + Chromecast or Nightdeck have ads?
Neither IPTV m3u player + Chromecast nor Nightdeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV m3u player + Chromecast or Nightdeck?
IPTV m3u player + Chromecast ships an update every 3 months, and Nightdeck every 2 days. Most recently, IPTV m3u player + Chromecast was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nightdeck on November 10, 2026.

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