Comparison

vdrLive vs IPTVio

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

Head to head
About

vdrLive

Watch Live TV from your VDR installation on your iOS devices. Access channel lists, current program info, and EPG data. Control your VDR with a virtual remote.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Channel lists and program info
  • EPG information
  • Virtual remote control
  • Automatic VDR network search
Features
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vdrLive connects your iPhone and iPad to your Video Disk Recorder (VDR) on the local network. Home screen • The channel you watched last with the current program; tap to tune in • Continue watching, on TV now, tonight and new recordings at a glance Live TV and radio • Watch all channels through the streamdev-server plugin, including MPEG-2, H.264 and HEVC, stereo and AC-3 • Swipe to change channels, see the current and next program • Choose audio track and subtitles, adjust deinterlacing and buffering • Mini player (iOS 26.1 or later): playback continues while you browse the guide or your recordings • Picture in picture: the video keeps playing in a floating window, even when you leave the app • Radio keeps playing in the background, with Lock Screen controls iPad and iPhone Duo • Home screen, recordings and timers in two columns: list and details side by side • Channel list next to the playing video • iPhone Duo: partially folded, video and controls sit side by side or one above the other; playback continues as you open and close it Program guide • Guide per channel and guide grid on iPad and the unfolded iPhone Duo • Full-text search in the loaded guide • Create timers with pre- and post-recording margins directly from program details • Programs that already have a timer are marked Timers and recordings • Create, edit, deactivate and delete timers • Timer conflicts and search timers when epgsearch is installed • Recordings in folders, resume where you left off • Rename, move and delete recordings, or play them on the TV connected to the VDR More • Remote control for the VDR • Channel logos as well as images and series details for programs and recordings when restfulapi and a scraper plugin are installed • Find VDRs on the local network, multiple servers • Demo mode with fictional channels to try the app without a VDR • Settings from vdrLive 2 are imported Requirements • VDR with SVDRP access for this device (svdrphosts.conf) • For playback: streamdev-server plugin with its HTTP server enabled; it must also allow this device (streamdevhosts.conf). Recordings require streamdev-server 0.6.1 or later • Optional: restfulapi (logos, images), scraper2vdr or tvscraper (images and series details), epgsearch (search timers, conflicts) • More › Settings › VDR Requirements shows which of these are met vdrLive Pro Without a purchase, each playback ends after 3 minutes; all other features can be used without restriction. The in-app purchase vdrLive Pro removes this limit permanently. A purchase from vdrLive 2 remains valid.

About

IPTVio

Stream your own digital content with this advanced IPTV player. Enjoy seamless playback, offline downloads, and personalized audio/subtitle options. Sync your viewing experience across multiple devices for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Resume playback from where you left off
  • Add shows and movies to favorites
  • Download content for offline viewing
  • Syncs across multiple devices
  • Personalized audio and subtitle selection
  • Advanced video player
Features
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Discover seamless streaming with IPTVio Player, your ultimate IPTV app designed for a superior viewing experience. Seamlessly resume where you left off and curate your own library by adding shows and movies to your favorites for quick access. Going offline? Download your content so you're never without entertainment, even without internet access. Whether on your phone, tablet, or other platforms, our app syncs effortlessly across your devices, ensuring your content is always at your fingertips. Please note, IPTVio Player does not supply any content nor is it affiliated with any third-party content providers. Your role is to bring your own digital content to stream within the app. Our app's advanced video player lets you dive into entertainment without hassle. Choose your preferred audio and subtitles to get the most personalized viewing experience. Install IPTVio Player today and elevate your streaming expertise. Critical Information: IPTVio Player uses the TMDB API to enhance your experience with detailed information about your selected digital content. TMDB does not sponsor or officially approve this integration. All visuals shown are purely examples and do not depict specific video content. Disclaimer: IPTVio Player neither distributes nor requests any audio or video content from users. The app serves as a tool for streaming user-provided content only. There is no association between IPTVio Player and any third-party content supplier. We do not promote the illegal streaming of copyrighted material. Accessing copyrighted content without permission is unlawful and may have legal consequences. By using IPTVio Player, you agree to these terms. The app and its developers take no liability for the content accessed through the application. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iptvio-privacy-policy/home Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/iptvio-terms-and-conditions/home Copyright Complaint: https://sites.google.com/view/iptvio-copyright-complaint/home

Screenshots

vdrLive4 screens
IPTVio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTVio at every 10 days against vdrLive's every 7 months. IPTVio also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). vdrLive's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. vdrLive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTVio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vdrLive ships an update every 7 months, IPTVio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
vdrLive versus IPTVio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervdrLiveIPTVio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR&M SimplyTechnologies GmbHDemre Bicer

Customer experience

vdrLive

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative52.4%

IPTVio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

vdrLive

One-time1
  • vdrLive Pro$4.99
2 purchases

IPTVio

Subscriptions2
  • Vinble IPTV Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Vinble IPTV Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is vdrLive free?
vdrLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTVio free?
IPTVio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do vdrLive or IPTVio have ads?
Neither vdrLive nor IPTVio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vdrLive or IPTVio?
vdrLive ships an update every 7 months, and IPTVio every 10 days. Most recently, vdrLive was updated on October 25, 2026 and IPTVio on October 9, 2026.

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