# SWIPTV vs Zen IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Zen IPTV Player at 4.7 against SWIPTV's 4.2. Zen IPTV Player also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 72%) and device support (5 vs 3). SWIPTV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SWIPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 154 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SWIPTV's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen IPTV Player's.

SWIPTV ships an update weekly, Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SWIPTV | Zen IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiptv-iptv-player/id1658538188/reviews) | **[4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CreativeMind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594333261) | [Romain Guyonvarch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580315100) |

## What reviewers say

### SWIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiptv-iptv-player/id1658538188)

Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback with advanced features like catchup, HDR, and subtitle integration.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes API support, Live TV, Movies, Series playback, Catchup and Replay functionality, HDR and Dolby Vision support, Trakt.tv integration, Subtitle search and download, Offline downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro 3 month (not sale anymore) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly - Family | $3.99 | per month |
| Bi-Yearly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Bi-Yearly - Family | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly - Family | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and intuitive UI/GUI
- 🚀 Fast playlist and EPG loading
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Excellent developer responsiveness and updates
- 🌟 High-quality picture and streams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buffering and lagging issues
- ⚠️ Occasional crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Slow refresh times for EPG/playlists
- ⚫ Black screen issues
- 🚫 No Android or Android TV app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on Apple TV after updates
- Playlist refresh errors on Apple TV
- Movie downloads not working
- Scrubbing forward/back doesn't work on demand content
- App crashes on load, EPG not loading

**Requested features**

- Android and Android TV app
- Lifetime subscription option
- Multi-view/tiling of multiple channels
- Ability to mark episodes/seasons as watched
- Rewind live channels


### 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 SWIPTV free?

SWIPTV 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, SWIPTV or Zen IPTV Player?

Zen IPTV Player is rated higher. SWIPTV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Zen IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 154 ratings.

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

Neither SWIPTV nor Zen IPTV Player shows ads.

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

SWIPTV ships an update weekly, and Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, SWIPTV was updated on October 27, 2026 and Zen IPTV Player on October 27, 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.*