# IPTV Player Live vs PLAYER IPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player Live at 63% against PLAYER IPTV's 0%. IPTV Player Live also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). PLAYER IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PLAYER IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player Live has 1.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of IPTV Player Live's written reviews are positive against 0% of PLAYER IPTV's.

IPTV Player Live ships an update every 9 days, PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player Live | PLAYER IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZanApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/461775015) | [Digit Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648509021) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469)

Stream your own IPTV channels and video-on-demand content with this player. Easily import playlists from various sources and enjoy a superior viewing experience across your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Organize, favorite, and search your content for quick access.

**Highlights:** Import M3U/M3U8 playlists, Xtream Codes support, Live TV and VoD streaming, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Picture-in-Picture multitasking, Favorites and channel organization, Face ID/Touch ID security

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and elegant UI
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🎉 Great free IPTV app
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- 🔀 Difficulty with channel sorting/organization
- 🔍 Missing EPG/program guide
- 🔀 Inconsistent Chromecast/AirPlay support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding certain playlists
- Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
- Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add EPG/program guide
- Improve channel sorting and organization
- Enhance Chromecast/AirPlay functionality
- Introduce customizable UI themes


### PLAYER IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169)

This media player allows users to stream their own content by uploading a personal playlist. It offers a 7-day free trial before requiring device activation with a small payment.

**Highlights:** Media playback, User playlist upload, 7-day free trial, Device activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player Live free?

IPTV Player Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PLAYER IPTV free?

PLAYER IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player Live or PLAYER IPTV?

IPTV Player Live is rated higher. IPTV Player Live averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while PLAYER IPTV averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do IPTV Player Live or PLAYER IPTV have ads?

IPTV Player Live shows ads; PLAYER IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player Live or PLAYER IPTV?

IPTV Player Live ships an update every 9 days, and PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. Most recently, IPTV Player Live was updated on November 7, 2026 and PLAYER IPTV on November 3, 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.*