TV Set vs IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Set
Watch live TV channels and browse program information effortlessly. This app offers a clean interface and seamless integration for a distraction-free viewing experience. Setup requires only two URLs for channel lists and electronic program guide data.
- Live TV streaming
- Channel zapping
- Program information display
- Fullscreen landscape mode
- Clean user interface
- M3U and XMLTV URL support
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ENJOY LIVE TV 'TV Set' lets you watch tv and zap through tv channels effortlessly. When the device is upright additional tv program information is displayed. In landscape orientation the screen displays immersive fullscreen tv. No distractions, a lean feature set and a clean user interface make 'TV Set' a joy to use. The native integration into the OS enables a frictionless tv experience. Only two urls are needed for the setup: an m3u url for the tv channel list, and an optional xmltv url for the epg data. Disclaimer: 'TV Set' does not include any media or streaming content.
IPTV Player
A streamlined player for existing IPTV content, offering a simple and reliable viewing experience. It supports M3U and Xtream playlists, with features like EPG, favourites, and subtitle selection. Enjoy your live TV, movies, and series without ads or tracking.
- M3U and Xtream playlist support
- Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
- Favourites, folders, and search
- Subtitle and audio track selection
- AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture
- Mini player for browsing
- Offline content playback
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A clean, fast, and privacy-respecting way to watch your IPTV streams. playr is a modern player for people who already have content and just want a simple, reliable way to enjoy it — no ads, no tracking, no bloated features. Just intuitive browsing and playback for your M3U or Xtream-based playlists. • Fast setup — paste your provider's details and go • Browse live TV, movies, and series with a full programme guide (EPG) • Favourites, folders, and search to keep things organised • Subtitle and audio track selection • AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture for compatible live channels • A mini player so you can keep watching while you browse * Offline content I hope you find it as useful as I do, and that you appreciate its simplicity. If something isn't working right — a playlist that won't load, a stream that won't play — please get in touch before leaving a review. I read every message and will do my best to help. Thanks https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player at 57% against TV Set's 0%. IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). TV Set's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Set's written reviews are positive against 57% of IPTV Player's.
TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, IPTV Player every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Set | IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) | 4.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heiko Wichmann | James Tapping |
Customer experience
TV Set
IPTV Player
In-app purchases
TV Set
- Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
IPTV Player
- Yearly pro$5.991 Year
- Go Pro$3.99
