# FlixFling Streaming vs iMPlayer IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: iMPlayer IPTV Player at 4.8 against FlixFling Streaming's 2.1. iMPlayer IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 18) and review sentiment (60% vs 35%). FlixFling Streaming's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlixFling Streaming sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMPlayer IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPlayer IPTV Player has 2.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of FlixFling Streaming's written reviews are positive against 60% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's.

FlixFling Streaming ships an update every 4 months, iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlixFling Streaming | iMPlayer IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixfling-streaming/id379167709/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlixFling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294810266) | [HzApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769094011) |

## What reviewers say

### FlixFling Streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixfling-streaming/id379167709)

Stream a vast library of movies and music videos on your Apple devices. Your rentals are stored digitally, accessible across multiple devices without needing to download or sync. Browse, watch, and rate titles, and access your past purchases.

**Highlights:** Stream movies and music videos, Digital locker for rentals, Multi-device access, Browse and rate titles, Access past rentals and purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| $12.99 Movie Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months Access | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great selection of movies
- ⭐ Unique and hard-to-find films
- ⭐ Easy to use interface
- ⭐ Good streaming quality
- ⭐ Awesome AirPlay function

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Expensive subscription price
- ❌ Poor movie selection (horror focus)
- ❌ Not free, requires payment
- ❌ Outdated movie catalog
- ❌ Poor quality content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Videos do not play
- Cannot log in or create an account
- App terminates when trying to watch anything
- Search bar not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to write reviews in app
- Fix Airplay issues
- Improve movie selection (more variety, less horror)
- Make it truly free or clearly state costs upfront
- Add features for kids/animated movies


### iMPlayer IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implayer-iptv-player/id6695725513)

This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.

**Highlights:** Catch-up Support, VOD Support, Download Support, Full EPG Guide Support, Customizable UI

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-designed app
- 👍 Customization features
- 🔒 Lifetime subscription
- 👍 Cross-device support
- 👍 Continuous improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
- 🐛 Lack of all-channels button

**Reported bugs**

- PiP feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app
- Automatic PiP activation
- All-channels button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlixFling Streaming free?

FlixFling Streaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iMPlayer IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlixFling Streaming or iMPlayer IPTV Player?

iMPlayer IPTV Player is rated higher. FlixFling Streaming averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while iMPlayer IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do FlixFling Streaming or iMPlayer IPTV Player have ads?

Neither FlixFling Streaming nor iMPlayer IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlixFling Streaming or iMPlayer IPTV Player?

FlixFling Streaming ships an update every 4 months, and iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, FlixFling Streaming was updated on October 7, 2026 and iMPlayer IPTV Player on October 13, 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.*