# NexTv vs Zen IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Zen IPTV Player at 4.7 against NexTv's 1.7. Zen IPTV Player also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and ratings volume (151 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NexTv sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Zen IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zen IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen IPTV Player has 151 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of NexTv's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen IPTV Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NexTv | Zen IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextv/id1628393213/reviews) | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samy Benmeddour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628393215) | [Romain Guyonvarch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580315100) |

## What reviewers say

### NexTv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextv/id1628393213)

This application allows users to watch their video playlists with support for M3U, XC, and 1-Stream formats. It offers features like content discovery, detailed show information, live TV channel management, and a powerful search engine.

**Highlights:** M3U, XC, 1-Stream playlist support, Content discovery and episode tracking, Detailed TV show and movie pages, Sorted Live TV channels with categories, Full-text search engine, EPG for live TV channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semi annual | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yearly | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Zen IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193)

This application provides a streamlined and visually appealing platform for playing IPTV content, including TV channels, movies, and series. It offers advanced playback features like Picture in Picture and automatic version grouping, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced family profiles and content management.

**Highlights:** TV channels, Catchup, Movies, Series playback, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision support, Multi-language subtitles and audio, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Picture in Picture mode, Automatic version grouping, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NexTv free?

NexTv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zen IPTV Player free?

Zen IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NexTv or Zen IPTV Player?

Zen IPTV Player is rated higher. NexTv averages 1.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Zen IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do NexTv or Zen IPTV Player have ads?

Neither NexTv nor Zen IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NexTv or Zen IPTV Player?

NexTv ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, NexTv was updated on October 15, 2026 and Zen IPTV Player on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*