Comparison

TV Set vs IPTV Streams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Channel zapping
  • Program information display
  • Fullscreen landscape mode
  • Clean user interface
  • M3U and XMLTV URL support
Features
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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.

About

IPTV Streams

Features
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IPTV Streams – Your Smart IPTV Player for iPhone & iPad Enjoy live TV, video-on-demand, and your personal M3U streams directly on your iOS device – all in a modern, user-friendly interface. Whether from your IPTV provider or public streams, IPTV Streams keeps everything in one place. Features: • Support for M3U playlists • Built-in, high-performance IPTV player • Supports HTTP, HLS, RTMP, UDP streams and more • iCloud synchronization – Channel lists and favorites stay up to date on all your Apple devices. • Dark Mode support • Channel logos, favorites, and fullscreen playback • Clean channel management • Sort, search, and filter your channels • Add and manage multiple M3U sources • EPG support planned for future versions Note: This app does not include any pre-installed content or channels. It is designed to play user-provided M3U playlists or publicly accessible IPTV sources. Users are solely responsible for the content they add. A paid subscription is required to play content. All subscription plans include a free trial. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Set4 screens
IPTV Streams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Streams at fortnightly against TV Set's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Streams sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Set ships an update every 5 weeks, IPTV Streams fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Set versus IPTV Streams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV SetIPTV Streams
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeiko WichmannDenis Leupold

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Set

One-time1
  • Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
3 purchases

IPTV Streams

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$3.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Set free?
TV Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Streams free?
IPTV Streams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Set or IPTV Streams have ads?
Neither TV Set nor IPTV Streams shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Set or IPTV Streams?
TV Set ships an update every 5 weeks, and IPTV Streams fortnightly. Most recently, TV Set was updated on September 16, 2026 and IPTV Streams on September 24, 2026.

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