Comparison

IPTV Player Live vs Pixelcade

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player Live

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
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We know your pain. Most IPTV player apps out there aren't great. You deserve a better IPTV experience. This app is not only superior, it is also free. Getting started is easy: 1. Add your IPTV playlist - these are usually M3U files 2. Explore and search in your channels 3. Start watching a live stream with one tap! You can watch anywhere, on your iPhone or iPad, go full screen, Picture-in-Picture to multi-task, or use AirPlay to watch on Apple TV or any AirPlay-enabled audio/video device. You can also download our tvOS app for a beautiful experience adapted to Apple TV. == Add your playlists ==== • Import your IPTV playlist from a web URL, a local file, iCloud, or using your Xtream Codes credentials. • Supports M3U and M3U8 formats • Automatically synchronizes your playlist data, history, and favorites across your devices with iCloud. == Watch anywhere ==== • Supports streaming live TV channels, VoD (Video-on-Demand), Shows, etc. • Supports AirPlay and Chromecast: Play and cast your content for a larger screen experience in the living room or with family and friends. • Organize and browse your channels by channel category, playlist, region, and language. == Make it yours ==== • Add channels to Favorites for quicker access. • Instant access to your favorite and previously watched channels using Spotlight Search. • Sort channels by most recently watched, alphabetically, and more. • Select multiple channels to manage them easily in one go. • Unlock the app using Face ID or Touch ID. (Option in Settings) == Choose a superior app ==== • Works across different device forms, with excellent iPad experience, taking advantage of your screen real estate for immersive browsing and playback. • App also available for your Apple TV and Mac. This app is a media manager and player and does not come pre-loaded with any content. It is designed to help you enjoy your own content, better than what you may have tried already. Notice: It is your responsibility to verify your content to make sure it is fair and legal. This is a Chromecast-enabled app which lets stream to Chromecast products including Google Chromecast and TVs with Chromecast built-in. Chromecast is a trademark of Google LLC. - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pixelcade

This companion app allows users to manage their Pixelcade LED and LCD marquees. Browse, update, and change settings for your marquee artwork and access widgets. Connect wirelessly over Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Browse Pixelcade artwork
  • Update marquee artwork
  • Change marquee settings
  • Access Pixelcade widgets (LED only)
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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The Pixelcade Companion App enhances your experience with Pixelcade LED and LCD marquees by allowing you to browse Pixelcade artwork, update artwork, change settings, and access Pixelcade widgets (LED only). Connect seamlessly to your Pixelcade marquee over Wi-Fi, ensuring both devices are on the same network. Please note, Pixelcade LED software version 5.8 or higher is required for Pixelcade LED marquees. Learn more about Pixelcade arcade marquees at http://pixelcade.org.

Screenshots

IPTV Player Live4 screens
Pixelcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player Live at 4.9 against Pixelcade's 4.0. IPTV Player Live also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Pixelcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Player Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pixelcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player Live has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player Live ships an update fortnightly, Pixelcade every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IPTV Player Live versus Pixelcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player LivePixelcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZanAppsOPEN GADGETS LLC

Customer experience

IPTV Player Live

All ratings1,730 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative31.4%

Pixelcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IPTV Player Live

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when adding certain playlists
  • Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
  • Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

Requested features

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

Pixelcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Player Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Pixelcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player Live free?
IPTV Player Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelcade free?
Pixelcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player Live or Pixelcade?
IPTV Player Live is rated higher. IPTV Player Live averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Pixelcade averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPTV Player Live or Pixelcade have ads?
IPTV Player Live shows ads; Pixelcade does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player Live or Pixelcade?
IPTV Player Live ships an update fortnightly, and Pixelcade every 8 days. Most recently, IPTV Player Live was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pixelcade on July 6, 2026.

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