TV Set vs AnyTV
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.
AnyTV
Stream live TV channels and download movies/episodes for offline viewing. Offers multiple profiles with iCloud sync, a mini-player for multitasking, and advanced download management. Supports various playlist formats and player engines for a personalized experience.
- Offline downloads with smart queue
- Live Activities and widgets for download tracking
- Multiple profiles with iCloud sync
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mini player
- Support for M3U, M3U8, and Xtream API playlists
- Multiple player engine options (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer)
- Seamless channel browsing with EPG
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AnyTV is the smart player for everything you already watch IPTV and M3U playlists, Xtream Codes, Plex, Jellyfin, and even SMB & DLNA network shares all in one beautifully organized app. Bring your own playlist or server and AnyTV turns it into a polished library with movie posters, cast, episodes, and a full live TV guide. Download to watch offline. Start on your iPhone, finish on your Apple TV your favorites and watch progress follow you. WHY ANYTV • One app for M3U, Xtream, Plex, Jellyfin & network shares (SMB/DLNA) • Gorgeous Movies & TV Series pages with artwork, cast & episode guides (TMDB) • Full live TV with EPG, catch-up & favorites • Offline downloads watch without a connection • Synced across iPhone, iPad & Apple TV pick up where you left off • Multiple profiles + parental controls for the whole household • Clean, fast, no-ads interface GET STARTED Add your M3U URL, Xtream login, or connect Plex / Jellyfin / a network share. That's it. NOTE: AnyTV is a media player. It does not provide any channels, movies, or content. You bring your own playlist, subscription, or media server. DOWNLOADS & OFFLINE VIEWING • Download movies and episodes in your preferred quality • Bulk download entire seasons with one tap • Season Pass: Auto-download new episodes as they're added • Smart queue with priority management • Network-aware (WiFi-only or cellular options) • Battery-conscious downloading • Live Activities showing real-time progress, speed, and ETA • Resume interrupted downloads automatically • Download protection prevents accidental deletion • Export to Files app for backup • Storage monitoring and management --- LIVE CHANNELS • Seamless channel browsing with full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • See what's playing now and what's coming next • Channel favorites and custom sorting --- MOVIES & TV SHOWS • Rich metadata powered by TMDb • Stunning posters and artwork • Detailed cast & crew information • Episode previews with descriptions • Trending and popular content discovery • Smart recommendations based on watch history • Track series progress automatically • Resume where you left off on any device --- POWERFUL PLAYER • Multiple player engines (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer) • Mini player for multitasking • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support • Background audio playback • Full subtitle support with customisation • 10-second skip forward/backward • Variable playback speed • Chromecast & AirPlay streaming • Audio track selection • Gesture controls --- PROFILE MANAGEMENT • User profiles • iCloud sync across all devices • Individual watch history per profile • Separate favorites and watchlists • Resume playback from any device • Profile-specific preferences --- SMART CONTENT ORGANIZATION • Multiple playlist support (M3U, M3U8, Xtream API) • Advanced search across all content • Category filtering and management • Hide unwanted categories • Favorites • Recently watched with smart sorting • Continue watching section --- PERSONALISATION • Premium app icon collection • Dark and light mode support • Customisable home screen • Tailored viewing experience --- PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY • Smart cache management for smooth playback • Automatic database optimisation • Background maintenance tasks • Efficient image and metadata caching • Optimised for battery life • Low data usage options --- REQUIREMENTS • Valid iCloud account for profile sync and cloud features • Your own legal IPTV playlist or media files --- VERY IMPORTANT AnyTV is a media player application. It does not provide, host, or distribute any content, playlists, or streams. You must provide your own legal content: --- DISCLAIMERS • This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb • VLCKit player is maintained by the VLC developers. AnyTV is not endorsed or certified by VLC • Screenshots are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict actual content
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnyTV at 60% against TV Set's 0%. AnyTV also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). 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 AnyTV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AnyTV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Set's written reviews are positive against 60% of AnyTV's.
TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, AnyTV every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Set | AnyTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 451 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heiko Wichmann | Pixelslab |
Customer experience
TV Set
AnyTV
In-app purchases
TV Set
- Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
AnyTV
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annually$19.991 Year
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- Family Annually$59.991 Year
- Limited lifetime offer$89.99
- Limited lifetime offer$99.99









