# IPTV Player Live vs Pixelcade

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player Live | Pixelcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcade/id6505077613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZanApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/461775015) | [OPEN GADGETS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038238337) |

## 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


### Pixelcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcade/id6505077613)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*