APTV vs NextTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APTV
A versatile IPTV player offering real-time previews and playback capabilities for M3U playlists. It supports various streaming protocols, high-quality video decoding, and advanced IPTV features like EPG and channel management across multiple platforms.
- Real-time M3U playlist preview
- Live playback and rewind (source dependent)
- HLS, HTTP, RTMP protocol support
- 4K/HDR/HLG video decoding
- EPG electronic program guide
- Channel management (categorization, favorites, history)
- iCloud data synchronization
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APTV，一款可实时预览的高颜值全平台 IPTV M3U播放器，是一个可播放可回看的多功能播放器。 跨平台支持： iOS, tvOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS 核心功能： 1. 播放能力 • 支持HLS, HTTP, RTMP等流媒体协议 • H.264/H.265硬件解码 • 4K/HDR/HLG支持 • 画中画 • AirPlay/DLNA投屏 2. IPTV特性 • M3U播放列表 • EPG电子节目指南 • 频道管理（分类、收藏、历史） • 多源配置 3. 数据存储 • 本地数据持久化 • iCloud云端同步 Email：support@aptv.app Github：Kimentanm/aptv
NextTerm
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NextTerm is a focused SSH and SFTP client for developers, system administrators, and anyone who manages servers from iPhone or iPad. Key features: - SSH terminal with custom keyboard controls - Password and OpenSSH private key authentication - Host key verification with trusted known hosts - SFTP file browsing, upload, and download - Local network discovery for nearby services - Secure storage for passwords, PINs, and private keys using Keychain - Optional Face ID / PIN app lock NextTerm Enhanced permanently unlocks command snippets, local SSH tunnels, batch SFTP transfers, path favorites, advanced SFTP actions, session log export, and encrypted configuration backups with one purchase. No subscription. NextTerm does not track you and does not route your server traffic through external services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: APTV at every 2 weeks against NextTerm's every 2 months. APTV also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked) and device support (7 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. APTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NextTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
APTV ships an update every 2 weeks, NextTerm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APTV | NextTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (472 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 472 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suzhou Xiying Guangnian Technology Co., Ltd | lecoo |
In-app purchases
APTV
- APTV Pro$4.99
NextTerm
- NextTerm Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- NextTerm Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
- NextTerm Pro Lifetime$99.99
