SWIPTV vs Purple Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SWIPTV
This application allows users to watch live TV, movies, and series from their own IPTV playlists. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering features like catch-up, HDR playback, and subtitle integration. Users can also download content for offline viewing and sync their watch history.
- M3U and Xtream Codes API support
- Live TV, Movies, and Series playback
- Catchup and Replay functionality
- HDR and Dolby Vision support
- Picture in Picture (PiP) mode
- Trakt and TMDB integration
- Offline downloads
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Swiptv - IPTV Player for M3U & Xtream Watch IPTV on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV with a fast, modern player. Swiptv is a powerful IPTV player compatible with M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API, designed for smooth playback, live TV, movies, series. - IPTV PLAYER IPTV (M3U, Xtream) Add multiple IPTV playlists. Full support for M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API. Live TV, Movies, Series Watch live TV, movies, series from your IPTV playlists. Catchup / Replay Access past programs, watch missed content easily. - PLAYER EXPERIENCE Smooth IPTV Player Fast, stable IPTV player inspired by IPTV Smarters, Tivimate, Smart IPTV. HDR, Dolby Vision High-quality playback with HDR, Dolby Vision support. Multiple Players VLC, KSPlayer supported. Picture in Picture (PiP) Keep watching IPTV while using other apps. Multi Player Watch multiple streams at the same time. - ADVANCED FEATURES Trakt Integration Sync watch history, track movies, series. OpenSubtitles Search, download subtitles instantly. Fast Refresh Update playlists quickly with optimized refresh system. Favorites Create custom categories, access content instantly. TMDB Integration Posters, ratings, metadata for movies, series. Multi Device iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV support. Offline Downloads Download content, watch anytime. - UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Unlimited Catchup Full EPG (TV Guide) Unlimited Refresh - DISCLAIMER Swiptv does not provide IPTV playlists or content. Users must provide their own content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Purple Lite
This application allows you to stream content from your own IPTV playlists. It supports various playlist formats and offers a simple interface for managing and watching live TV, movies, and series. Enjoy smooth playback on your iOS devices.
- Fast IPTV streaming
- Supports M3U and other formats
- Live TV, movies, and series playback
- Catch-up support
- Playlist manager
- Favorites
- HD streaming support
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Purple IPTV Lite – Fast & Smooth IPTV Player Purple IPTV Lite is a lightweight yet powerful IPTV player that allows you to enjoy your favorite TV channels, movies, series, and videos from your own IPTV playlists. It is designed to give you the smoothest streaming experience with an easy-to-use interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. Your Playlists, Your Way Purple IPTV Lite does not provide any content or playlists. You can add your own M3U or other compatible playlist links from your IPTV provider and start watching instantly. This gives you the freedom to watch the content you love, the way you want. Features You Will Love: Fast IPTV Streaming – Enjoy smooth playback with minimal buffering. Supports M3U & Other Formats – Works with the most popular playlist formats. Live TV, Movies, and Series – Access all the content provided by your IPTV subscription. Catch-up Support – If your provider offers catch-up, you can access past broadcasts easily. Playlist Manager – Add, organize, and manage multiple playlists effortlessly. Simple and Intuitive Interface – No complicated setup. Add your playlist and start streaming. Favorites – Mark channels and shows as favorites for quick access. HD Streaming Support – Enjoy high-definition video streaming, depending on your provider. Works with External IPTV Providers – You need your own IPTV playlist or subscription. Important Note: Purple IPTV Lite is a media player app that allows you to stream content from your own IPTV playlists. It does not provide or include any content or playlists. You must have your own IPTV service or M3U link from your provider. Why Choose Purple IPTV Lite? Clean design with no unnecessary features – fast, lightweight, and easy to use. Optimized for smooth playback on iOS devices. Perfect for users who prefer to bring their own IPTV subscription and need a reliable, stable player. How to Use: Obtain an IPTV playlist (M3U, etc.) from your provider. Open Purple IPTV Lite. Add your playlist URL or file. Enjoy streaming live TV, movies, and shows! Disclaimer: Purple IPTV Lite has no affiliation with any IPTV service or provider. Users must provide their own content. We do not endorse or promote illegal content streaming. Experience the simplicity and speed of Purple IPTV Lite today and transform your iPhone or iPad into a personal streaming center!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SWIPTV at 71% against Purple Lite's 0%. SWIPTV also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Purple Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. SWIPTV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Purple Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
SWIPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SWIPTV has 125 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SWIPTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Purple Lite's.
SWIPTV ships an update weekly, Purple Lite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SWIPTV | Purple Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (125 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CreativeMind | Purple Smart TV LLC |
Customer experience
SWIPTV
Purple Lite
Bugs and requests
SWIPTV
Reported bugs
32 issues- 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
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- Downloads only the last item when multiple selected
- Favorites and edited categories do not sync between devices
- Recently played list never updates
- App stopped working after 2 weeks
- Movies no longer showing up
- No stream works, no video loads
- Downloads not working
- Player causes a lot of buffering
- Freezes all the time on Apple TV
- Black screen after update
- Lagging and takes forever to refresh
- App repeats last 4 seconds in PIP mode
- No sound when AirPlay
- Player is paused when changing screen on MacBook
- Ksplayer not working
- Errors trying to refresh only on Apple TV
- App doesn't work on Apple TV after new update
- Crashes on load, EPG not loading
- Downloads not working
- Movie downloads not working
- App crashes every time on Apple TV
- Stopped working after 2 weeks
- Movies are gone
- No stream works
- Apple TV keeps crashing
- EPG doesn't work
- Glitchy
Requested features
13 requests- Android and Android TV app
- Lifetime subscription option
- Multi-view/tiling of multiple channels
- Ability to mark episodes/seasons as watched
- Rewind live channels
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- Download series for offline viewing
- Casting to Apple TV and Chromecast
- Auto or manual hide feature for the menu
- More customization for hiding tabs
- Movie trailers
- Aspect ratio fitting full screen on iPhone
- Mark prior episodes as watched
- Lifetime purchase option
Purple Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SWIPTV
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro 3 month (not sale anymore)$2.993 Months
- Monthly - Family$3.991 Month
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- Bi-Yearly$9.996 Months
- Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
- Bi-Yearly - Family$19.996 Months
- Yearly - Family1 Year trial$34.991 Year
Purple Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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