Comparison

itvPlayer vs Eye

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

Head to head
About

itvPlayer

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itvPlyaer is a simple and smooth IPTV/M3U player. Support multiple ways to import play sources. Easy to operate: Slide up and down to switch channels. Tap screen to select channels. Fast and smooth.

About

Eye

This advanced media player allows you to stream Live TV, Video on Demand, and series from your own playlists. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like resume watching and parental controls for a personalized streaming experience.

Highlights
  • Stream Live TV, Movies, Series
  • Xtream Codes API and M3U URL support
  • Integrated Native and Built-in Players
  • Resume watching episodes
  • Parental controls
  • Offline viewing downloads (planned)
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Introducing IPTV - Eye Xtream Smarter Player, an advanced media player designed to enhance your streaming experience. Whether it's Live TV, Video on Demand (VOD), Series, or even local audio and video files, this app brings it all to your Iphones, MacOS and , IPad and other devices with ease. IPTV - Eye Xtream Smarter Player delivers a streamlined and feature-rich experience that stands out. Here’s a glimpse of what it offers: Feature Overview: - Stream Live TV, Movies, Series - Full support for Xtream Codes API, M3U URLs, Playlists - Integrated Native and Built-in Players for smooth playback - Master Search Functionality (Locked) - Modernized User Interface (UI) and layout - Resume watching episodes from where you left off - Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for TV channels ( Planned to add) - External EPG source support (Planned to add) - Customize video buffering for optimal playback - Enhanced Chrome Casting support (Locked) - New intuitive media player controls - Auto-play for the next episode in a series - Parental controls to manage content access - Continue Watching support for movies and series - Recently added content display for quick access - Multi-screen and multi-user support for flexible viewing ( Planned to add) - Built-in speed test and VPN integration for a smooth experience ( Planned to add) - Dynamic language switching for multi-lingual audiences - Picture-in-Picture mode for multitasking (Locked) - New download feature to save content for offline viewing ( Planned to add) - Enhanced playlist and URL loading options - Channel list and episode guide accessible directly in the video player - Various bug fixes and performance improvements **Note:** IPTV - Eye Xtream Smarter Player does not include any media content. To enjoy your media, add your playlist provided by your IPTV service. Tailor your entertainment journey with IPTV - Eye Xtream Smarter Player! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

itvPlayer4 screens
Eye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eye at every 2 weeks against itvPlayer's every 10 months. itvPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. itvPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Eye sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

itvPlayer ships an update every 10 months, Eye every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
itvPlayer versus Eye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteritvPlayerEye
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBashi Tongcheng Chengdu Technology Co.,LtdYasin ilhan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

itvPlayer

One-time1
  • 1 Year$9.99
3 purchases

Eye

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Pro$9.99

Questions

Is itvPlayer free?
itvPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eye free?
Eye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do itvPlayer or Eye have ads?
Neither itvPlayer nor Eye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, itvPlayer or Eye?
itvPlayer ships an update every 10 months, and Eye every 2 weeks. Most recently, itvPlayer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Eye on October 19, 2026.

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