Comparison

PLAYER IPTV vs APTV

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

Head to head
About

PLAYER IPTV

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
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PlayerIPTV is a pure media player. We do not provide any contents. Customer need to upload his own playlist to use PlayerIPTV PlayerIPTV have 7 days of free trial days and after 7 days later, customer need to activate device by paying small amount.

About

APTV

This app allows you to play your own M3U and IPTV playlists on your iPhone, Apple TV, and even your car's display via CarPlay when parked. It supports various video formats and organizes your channels for easy access.

Highlights
  • CarPlay video playback (when parked)
  • AirPlay casting to TVs
  • M3U/IPTV playlist support
  • Channel categorization
  • Plays MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLAC
  • Full-screen player
Features
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APTV is now your Car & TV player. Watch your own M3U and IPTV playlists on your iPhone, on your TV with AirPlay, and now on your car's display with CarPlay. CARPLAY VIDEO — WHEN PARKED • Browse your playlists and channels on the CarPlay screen • Video plays only while your car is parked. Playback stops automatically when you start driving — for your safety • Requires iOS 27 or later and a vehicle that supports video in CarPlay. Many vehicles do not support CarPlay video yet; check with your car manufacturer CAST TO YOUR TV • Stream to Apple TV and AirPlay-compatible smart TVs in one tap • Keep watching on the big screen while you use your phone YOUR PLAYLISTS, ORGANIZED • Add M3U / M3U8 playlists by link or file • Group channels into categories and keep your favorites close • Fast channel switching and smooth playback PLAYS ALMOST ANY FORMAT • MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLAC and more • Full-screen player built for live streams and videos IMPORTANT APTV is a media player only. It does not include or provide any channels, videos or playlists. Add your own content from a provider you are authorized to use. APTV does not support playback of copyrighted material without the owner's permission. Never watch video while driving. Always follow local traffic laws. Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription options: Weekly Price: $ 9.99 Lifetime : $ 49.99 Privacy policy : https://sites.google.com/view/aptvplayer/home-page/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/aptvplayer/home-page/termsconditions EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: danilovios@icloud.com

Screenshots

PLAYER IPTV4 screens
APTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: APTV at 4.4 against PLAYER IPTV's 3.0. APTV also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). PLAYER IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PLAYER IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and APTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APTV has 427 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PLAYER IPTV's written reviews are positive against 33% of APTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLAYER IPTV ships an update every 5 months, APTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PLAYER IPTV versus APTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLAYER IPTVAPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)4.4 (427 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5427 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigit Solutions LTDIon Danilov

Customer experience

PLAYER IPTV

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

APTV

All ratings382 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative59.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PLAYER IPTV

One-time1
  • Activation$9.99
2 purchases

APTV

Subscriptions1
  • SPL - Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • SPL - Premium lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is PLAYER IPTV free?
PLAYER IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APTV free?
APTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PLAYER IPTV or APTV?
APTV is rated higher. PLAYER IPTV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while APTV averages 4.4 from 427 ratings.
Do PLAYER IPTV or APTV have ads?
APTV shows ads; PLAYER IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, PLAYER IPTV or APTV?
PLAYER IPTV ships an update every 5 months, and APTV weekly. Most recently, PLAYER IPTV was updated on November 3, 2026 and APTV on November 8, 2026.

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